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Freedom Aquatics is having swimming lessons at New Utrecht. That would be a nice gift for a new swimmer! (See their website)
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024Robberies on Ft. Hamilton Parkway and 69th Street Are Not Being Shared – Heads Up Brooklyn
Yesterday morning an apartment located on the corner of 69th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway was broken into. The thieves ransacked the home. They robbed cash and items after the resident left for work. Three weeks ago, 6910 Fort Hamilton Parkway was broken into. The thieves broke the window and climbed in. They stole cash […]
Thursday, November 21st, 2024Why is Councilman Justin Brannan’s Staffer Responding to Coney Island Residents Without Identifying the Office He Works For?
Councilman Justin Brannan did a carveout in the City of Yes for part of Bay Ridge. When Coney Island found out they felt betrayed by Councilman Brannan and took to social media to express their anger. I responded and then Justin Branan’s staffer and friend, Jonathan Yedin responded saying that it wasn’t true: When Coney […]
Thursday, November 21st, 2024RIP Sister Barbara Lynch – Bishop Kearney
Sister Barbara Lynch was Bishop Kearney High School’s librarian. She was a kind person and kept Kearney’s library looking beautiful. Sister Barbara will be waked at St. Athanasius Church on Monday, November 25th, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at the CSJ Mother House in Brentwood on Tuesday morning. […]
Sunday, November 17th, 2024Fireworks Started Fire on Benson Ave.
Fireworks were being set off on Benson Avenue between Bay 29th and Bay Parkway early this morning. (Firefighters extinguishing the fire) The remains of the fireworks landed on the garbage, which started a fire that burned the tree and a car. Imagine walking out to your car and seeing it burnt like this. :( This […]
Sunday, November 17th, 2024Brooklyn Seltzer Delivery
When I was a kid, I never could understand why people like seltzer. Now I drink it all the time and find it funny when people notice it. I used to get deliveries from Ronny the Seltzer Man, but Ronny Beberman stopped delivering in 2006 due to an accident. A friend gave me a […]
Monday, November 11th, 2024Christmas Toy Collection in Bay Ridge 2024
Many of the toy collections are done early, so they can make sure they have enough toys for the families and they have time to wrap them. 1) Olives and Pita is collecting Toys for Tots – Bring a toy and get 15% off. 2) The Explorers at the 68th Precinct are collecting toys until […]
Monday, November 11th, 2024Man Found Dead This Morning in Coney Island
This morning, a NYC Parks Department employee found a man in his 40’s or 50’s dead on Coney Island Beach near West 25th Street. (News) Photo from News The deceased man was without a shirt, had on blue jeans and white sneakers. A black jacket was found on the beach. RIP.
Friday, November 8th, 2024Senator Gounades Posted on Social Media, But Doesn’t Say He is in Puerto Rico at Somos
Photo: Shaquana for Brooklyn The election ended and the Democrats headed to Puerto Rico for Somos. Andrew Gounardes and Justin Brannan had huge losses this election season as Chris McCreight and Iwen Chu lost their elections. Gounardes was just in Greece at the end of August (Source) so he didn’t need another vacation. While away, […]
Thursday, November 7th, 2024Two-Year-Old Child Hit By Car on 59th Street
Picture from Video Around 3:30 today, a two-year-old child was hit by a car Son 59th Street between 11th and 12th Avenue Borough Park, Brooklyn. (Source) The child was taken to the hospital. **Prayers **
Monday, November 4th, 2024Andrew Gounardes Doesn’t Know What’s Going in Schools – So He Wrote an Out-of-Date Letter
Today, Senator Andrew Gounardes shared a letter that he wrote on October 31, 2024 to the new NYC Chancellor about banning cell phones. Parents purchase cell phones so they can contact and track their child. That added layer of security while children travel to school alone is necessary. Schools across the city created their own […]
Sunday, November 3rd, 2024Brooklyn Mom Makes Pinatas – Pina’s Pinatas
A local Mom creates and sells these cutepinatas. Her instagram is: (here) 347-598-3827 [email protected]
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