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Sunday, April 7th, 2024Bath Beach Fire – 11 People Injured – Shore Pkwy
Picture from Citizen Video here Right before 9:00 am today, a fire started on the second floor of 1807 Shore Parkway in Bath Beach, Brooklyn (this is the street right off the Belt Parkway). (Street view map) It took awhile for the fire department to extinguish this fire. (See videos) The Citizen App says that […]
Saturday, April 6th, 2024Fire at Ortobello’s Restaurant on Bay Parkway
Around 5:45 pm this evening, there was a fire at Ortobello’s Italian Restaurant at 6401 Bay Parkway. The fire was in the back of the building and extended to two floors. The fire department was able to get it under control fast so it didn’t spread to the dining room. Brooklynites shared many videos of […]
Saturday, April 6th, 2024Hate Crime in Sunset Park – Used Hammer on Church Windows on 60th Street
On March 31st, this man used a hammer on the windows of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 828 – 60th Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. If you don’t recognize the building, it is in the location where the Knights of Columbus – Sheridan Council used to be.
Friday, April 5th, 2024Earthquake Brings Low Priced Cyclones Tickets
There was a small earthquake in NYC that lasted for less than a minute and people will talk about for at least 24 hours. The Brooklyn Cyclones are having an earthquake sale on tickets for the next few days. $4.80 tickets for 4.8 magnitude earthquake. From now until Sunday, April 7th at 11:59 PM, they are […]
Thursday, April 4th, 2024Iwen Chu Failed to Take Action After Squatters Burned Dyker Heights Home. Councilwoman Zhuang Demands NYC Protect Home Owners
Nationwide, squatters are trying to take over people’s homes while they are away. In NYC, there have been several times this year where squatters got control over a building. NY home owners were told they would be arrested if they shut off the electricity or water. (Source) Councilmember Susan Zhuang is standing up against squatters […]
Thursday, April 4th, 2024Six-Year-Old Hit By Car on 13th Avenue Today
A six-year-old boy was hit by a car on 13th Avenue and 68th Street early this morning. The child was taken to the hospital. The driver did not stay on 13th Avenue. There is no other information available. I haven’t seen any politicians or reporters mention this.
Thursday, April 4th, 2024Janet Nail Salon Moved – New Name & Location
Janet Nail Spa on 18th Avenue and 72nd Street closed. The new location is MZ Nails at 1725 Bath Avenue (and Bay 16th Street)
Thursday, March 28th, 2024Fire This Morning on Benson Avenue in Brooklyn
Photo from video (here) At 10:45 am, there was a serious fire on Benson Avenue and 19th Avenue. One firefighter was injured. Some families will need to be relocated. Ying Tan shared this picture
Wednesday, March 27th, 2024RIP Christine Fogarty O’Rourke – Bishop Kearney
I saw the news that a teacher from Bishop Kearney High School died. I didn’t recognize the name, but then I saw her picture and her red hair. We knew her by her maiden name, Mrs. Fogarty. She was strong, fierce, beautiful and amazing. She taught Social Studies, but we didn’t have her. She had […]
Wednesday, March 27th, 202416-Year-Old Girl Killed By Train in Park Slope
A 16-year-old girl was walking on the G-train tracks near 4th Avenue and 9th Street station in Brooklyn yesterday around 5:00 pm. She was was running through the tunnel with four friends. The train operator saw the five teens on the catwalk and hit the brakes, but was unable to stop the train in time. […]
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024Michael Quinn Gets #134 at Lioni’s Italian Heroes
Michael Quinn visited Lioni’s Italian Heroes on 15th Avenue and 78th Street. Quinn believes that #134 The Martin Scorsese and Frances Ford Coppola is the best sandwich. See Michael Quinn’s video: @michaelquinnjagg #michaelquinn #brooklyn #nyc #sandwich ? Welcome Back (Theme from Welcome Back, Kotter) – John Sebastian
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