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This afternoon Spectrum News shared the statistics about the sharp increase in homeless people in NYC. (See above) There are thousands of people sleeping unsheltered in public spaces in NYC. It’s good so many people were able to double and triple up with their families so they have a space to stay. NYC politicians continued […]
Saturday, August 3rd, 2024Swings at John J. Carty Park Were Vandalized
Update 8/5/24 The men were there to fix the swings early in the morning: Photo: Carmen C. Photo: Julia Elizabeth (shared here) A parent shared that several screws had been removed from the swings at JJ Carty Park in Bay Ridge. This park was recently remodeled and the screws shouldn’t have been that easy for […]
Saturday, August 3rd, 2024Justin Brannan Wrote ANOTHER Op-Ed, Instead of Taking Action for NYC With Legislation
Councilman Justin Brannan wrote ANOTHER opt. ed. This time Brannan went after Donald Trump and Project 2025. Project 2025 is a 922 page document that some people say is the plan if Trump is elected again. (See Project 2025 here) Donald Trump claimed he did not know who wrote Project 2025. CNN found that 140 […]
Saturday, August 3rd, 2024Adopt Pretzel at Sean Casey Animal Rescue
This two-month old kitten is available for adoption at Sean Casey Animal Rescue. I own a Tabby cat like this and he is the most playful and gentle cat – he sleeps in the dogs bed. Sean Casey Animal Rescue is at 153 East 3rd Street. It’s open from 11:00 am until 5:30 pm today […]
Friday, August 2nd, 2024Plea Deal for 9/11 Terrorists Removed
On Wednesday last week, the news announced that the 9/11 terrorists were receiving a plea deal. (Info) Today, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III announced that there would be no plea deal for 9/11 terrorists! Some NYC Families were furious that 9/11 terrorist were able to get a plea deal. James Smith, husband of Moira […]
Friday, August 2nd, 2024Malliotakis Went to the 86th Street Shelter Again
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was outside the 86th Street homeless shelter location again to remind the people in Gravesend that she stands with them. The residents were glad to have the Congresswoman there.
Friday, August 2nd, 2024Events in Bay Ridge This Weekend
Saturday, August 3, 2024 1) Sports Festival at Coney Island Beach. Free. This is for everyone – children under 17 have to be accompanied by an adult to participate. (Info here). Registration at the beach at West 10th Street entrance starting at 9:00 am. 2) Learn to play the ukele in Brooklyn (tomorrow too). Free.
Friday, August 2nd, 2024Inna Vernikov’s Bill to Stop Other Countries From Participating in NYC Elections With Donations
I was glad to see Councilwoman Inna Vernikov’s bill – Intro 598 that will stop foreign donations in NYC elections. (See bill) Vernikov represents District 48 – Midwood, Brighton Beach and a part of Sheepshead Bay. Recently, we have been seeing a stories in the news of politicians who have accepted money from the Chinese […]
Friday, August 2nd, 2024Why was the Bay Ridge Library Closed Today – Sign Said Inclement Weather!
The Bay Ridge Library on Ridge Blvd and 73rd Street closed today due to the air conditioner not working. The sign on the door said: “Closed Friday due to inclement weather.” Ridgites thought that meant due to the rain today and they were annoyed. This library was closed today because the air conditioning was not […]
Friday, August 2nd, 2024Lemonade is Being Sold By Some Good People
Between 2:00 and 5:00 pm today, there is a group selling lemonade at 1548 – 71st Street. The money is going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They will be selling lemonade on Saturday at the same time!
Thursday, August 1st, 2024Crime in Bay Ridge – July 2024
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024What Andrew Gounardes Forgot to Tell Us About New Yorkers United for Childcare ….
Senator Andrew Gounardes hasn’t held a community meeting since June 2022. During that meeting Andrew Gounardes promised to do things, but he didn’t follow through. (Info here) Today, Gounardes wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that he is co-hosting a Happy Hour about universal childcare. People would have to pay $50 a ticket to attend. YIKES! […]
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