Domenic M. Recchia, Jr. is an American Democratic Party politician in New York, and a member of the New York City Council from Brooklyn, representing the 47th Council District, which includes Bensonhurst, Gravesend, Coney Island and Brighton Beach. The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq. ... New York City Hall The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. ... A map of New York City, highlighting Brooklyn. ... Bensonhurst is a blue collar/middle class neighborhood located in the south-central part of New York Citys borough of Italian immigrants moved into the neighborhood, and today their descendants make up the vast majority of its population along with longtime Chinese population. ... Afternoon by the Sea (Gravesend Bay), a pastel by William Merritt Chase, ca 1888 shows traditional catboats in the bay and the Navesink Highlands across Lower New York Bay. ... Image of Coney Island (middle left of picture) taken by NASA. The peninsula at right is Rockaway, Queens. ... Brighton Beach is a community on Coney Island in the borough of Brooklyn, New York City. ...