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« Previous Entries Next Entries » 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 […]
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024Free Thanksgiving Meals and Turkeys – Bay Ridge
1) ALC Italian Grocery at 8613 – 3rd Avenue will distribute meals on Wednesday, November 27th from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Sign up here) 2) BRCDC is having a turkey giveaway on November 23rd Free Thanksgiving Meals Nearby in Brooklyn Friday, November 15, 2024 The 60th Precinct is having their turkey giveaway on Friday. […]
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 Lapaulinaterrazas@gmail.com
Friday, November 1st, 2024Writing Workshop for High School Students
Six week writing workshop for high school students at 361 Lewis Ave. at, Macon Street in Bed Stuy. (Register here)
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024Halloween on Fort Hamilton Parkway
Fort Hamilton Parkway from Bay ridge Avenue to 70th Street is closed tomorrow for a Halloween celebration. Assemblyman Lester Chang is having free rides, entertainment, face paint, performances, giveaways and trick-or-treating. E & J at 6906 Fort Hamilton is giving out Pokémon cards to children! On Fort Hamilton Parkway between 71st and 72nd Street will […]
Sunday, October 27th, 2024Peter Abbate Made the NY Post Again!
In November 2022, Peter Abbate lost the District 49 Assembly seat to Lester Chang. District 49 includes part of Dyker Heights and part of Sunset Park. The NY Post shared that Abbate sent out a mailer (See article) Abbate’s mailer said, “Who’s ruining our community?” Abbate left out Iwen Chu. We found out this week that […]
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