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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! […]
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024Bay Ridge Summer Stroll – August 2, 2024
On Friday, August 2nd will be the third Summer Stroll in Bay Ridge. This will take place on 3rd Avenue from 82nd Street to Marine Avenue starting at 6:00 pm. Here are the places that shared specials or bands: 1) Charmed By JLM at 8311 – 3rd Avenue has 20% off Summer Items. 3) Sofia […]
Wednesday, July 31st, 202423 Years After 9/11, Terrorist Gets a Plea Deal
Harsh news today for anyone who lost someone on 9/11. The terrorist is getting a plea deal. (News here) Nicole Malliotakis said: “Any plea deal with the terrorists responsible for killing thousands of Americans including so many of my constituents is unacceptable. We owe it to the victims, their families and those 9/11 heroes who […]
Tuesday, July 30th, 2024RIP Thomas Pacella
I was sad to hear that Tom Pacella died yesterday, July 29th. A celebration of Tom’s life will take place in September (Info) So many people shared pictures and memories of Big T on Facebook. Everyone was remarking what a kind and gentle person he was. Many people knew him because Tom was always out, […]
Saturday, July 27th, 2024Petition to Landmark Visitation Academy
Photo: Humphrey M. There is a petition to landmark Visitation Academy. (See here) I don’t like petitions, but I signed this one because the creator is a preservationist and has landmarked other buildings in NYC. The petition is from Kelly Carroll, who is part of the landmark advocacy group, Historic Districts Council. (Info on HDC […]
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