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Brooklyn Museum director, Jewish board members’ homes vandalized with antisemitic graffiti: ‘White supremacist Zionist’ https://t.co/D0VHOcIshA pic.twitter.com/0V11LDzPTx — New York Post (@nypost) June 12, 2024 When protesters show up at the Brooklyn Museum and protest, it’s quite different from people showing up outside the homes of Jewish board members and throwing paint on their property. NYC […]
Monday, June 10th, 2024Gounardes and Chu Voted to Speed Up Casino Licensing – No Regard for Coney Island!
On June 7th, there was a vote in Albany over speeding up casino licenses. (Info) State Senator for Coney Island, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton voted against the bill. NYS Focus wrote that Casino lobbyists are behind the bill. (Info here)
Sunday, June 9th, 2024Flipped SUV – 44th and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Picture from Video Around 3:00 pm today, this vehicle flipped over on 44th Street and Fort Hamilton. Thankfully, the people inside are okay. (Video)
Sunday, June 9th, 2024Bay Ridge – Movies in the Park – Summer 2024
June 10, 2024: Barbie Movie at Owl’s Head Park June 29, 2024 – Sunset Park **Paramount’s Free Movies in the Park *Select outdoor screenings will also offer themed food and beverages for free and for purchase as well as onsite activations featuring interactive games and photo opportunities. Prospect Park (NY): June 26, July 3, 10,17 July […]
Saturday, June 8th, 2024Hit and Run – Bath Avenue & Bay Parkway
A male driver hit another vehicle on Bath Avenue and Bay Parkway (by the liquor store) and then turned and left. The other driver was a woman, who took to social media because she was surprised someone who do a hit and run in this neighborhood. The male driver did not ask if the other […]
Saturday, June 8th, 2024NYPD Cracked Down on Toll Evasion on the Verrazzano Bridge on Friday Night
Last night there were a lot of police cars on the Verrazzano Bridge. People complained about the delays and said they saw many people being pulled over. Another successful Verrazano Narrows Bridge ? initiative was conducted with more vehicle seizures. Reminder to all motorists: vehicles need to be registered and plates displayed properly. No Tape!Thanks […]
Saturday, June 8th, 2024Mural on 13th Avenue and Bay Ridge Ave. Who are the Three Young Men in the Painting?
I never knew the story behind the mural on the three guys 13th Avenue and Bay Ridge Avenue. In 2008, four friends went fishing and their boat capsized. One of the men was able to get to safety, the other three died. (Story here) RIP Domenico Coluccio, Anthony Dupont and Carlo Milito. Such a beautiful […]
Saturday, June 8th, 202486th Street Bensonhurst Festival – June 8, 2025
2025 event: On Sunday, June 8th, the 86th Street Bensonhurst Festival will take place on 86th Street from 19th Avenue to Bay Parkway from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Monday, June 3rd, 2024Dwyne Rose is Missing in Brooklyn
UPDATE 6/6/24: DWAYNE WAS FOUND!
Monday, June 3rd, 2024Cardi B is Coming to Coney Island on June 15th
Cardi B will be in Coney Island at 3:00 pm on June 15th. She has cancelled at this venue before. Tickets and info here.
Monday, June 3rd, 2024NYCHA Waitlist for Section 8 Open Until 6/9
The waitlist for NYCHA’s Section 8 Program will be open until Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 11:59 pm. Income levels are higher this time so it may help more people. To apply, visit http://on.nyc.gov/section8-application…. Learn about eligibility and other details at http://on.nyc.gov/sec8-app-faq
Tuesday, May 28th, 2024Italian Shops in Bensonhurst Were Featured in Gothamist’s Article
Photo: Scott Heins at Gothamist Gothamist wrote about the great Italian stores in Bensonhurst. (Read it here)
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