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A 66-year-old grandmother was walking with her granddaughter in a stroller in Bath Beach, Brooklyn around 1:00 pm today. She was struck by a pickup truck while crossing Bath Avenue and 25th Avenue. (NY Post) The woman was brought to NYU Langone Hospital, but unfortunately died. After the accident, the 2-year-old granddaughter was in the […]
Sunday, September 10th, 2023Rent a Party Room in Bay Ridge and Nearby in Brooklyn
Many people have asked me – Where can I rent a place in Bay Ridge and have a party? Some of the places allow you to BYOB, some don’t. Rent a Place and Bring the Food and Decorations Yourself! 1. Trinity Church – 9020 – 3rd Avenue (Across the street from Foodtown) Contact: Linda 347-366-8836 […]
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023Child’s 6th or 7th Birthday Party in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
I had the best birthday when I was 7 years old. It was a house party and here’s what I remember: drinking Coke (we didn’t usually drink soda) and playing hide and seek all over the house (we usually played outside). Urban Steam Lab – Have a two hour party with a certain theme. Up to […]
Saturday, August 5th, 2023Columbus Day Parade in Brooklyn CANCELLED 10/7/23
The Columbus Day Parade in Brooklyn has been cancelled. The mass at 10:30 am at St. Athanasius Church on Bay Parkway and 61st Street will still take place. There will be free refreshments after the mass. All are welcome to come! While some areas choose to recognize indigenous people on Columbus Day, many Italians are […]
Monday, July 17th, 2023A High School Student Was Shot in Brooklyn Today. Who Responded?
Moms Demand Action did not speak out about a teen being shot on 20th Avenue and 62nd Street. (Foridun Maulonou) No one was demanding action – Nothing, Nada, Zilch! This group loves to come out during our elections, but not when real guns come out. Councilman Ari Kagan – He was the first pol to […]
Monday, July 17th, 202315-Year Old Shot in on 20th Avenue and 62nd St.
Around 1:00 pm today, a 15-year-old was shot in the back on 20th Avenue and 62nd Street in Mapleton, Brooklyn. (News) The Post has a video of the shooter with the gun! (See here) It’s awful. The shooter is with five other teens. Most are wearing a face mask and their hood up, but a […]
Thursday, July 13th, 2023Rally Against a 9 Story Building on 63rd St. 7/19
On Wednesday, July 19th at 7:00 pm, Brooklynites are meeting on 63rd Street near 12th Avenue to rally against a nine-story building at that was planned for this 1222 – 63rd Street. This property is part of the former Angel Guardian Home site. Won’t a nine-story building tower over the main building, which was landmarked? […]
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023Free Father’s Academy at Kingsborough
The CUNY Fatherhood Academy (CFA) is a free program designed to promote being a great dad and provides support to unemployed and underemployed dads with their educational goals, and getting new and better jobs. This is a 16-week program for fathers between the ages of 18 and 30, offering GED preparation, counseling and “wraparound services.” […]
Monday, July 10th, 2023Target at Ceasar’s Bay – Everything is Locked Up
Assemblyman Lester Chang shared a video from Target in Cesar’s Bay. There’s aisles of locked cases so thieves can’t rob the store. But this makes shopping annoying too. I captured this footage at a chain store in Brooklyn. Everything is locked up, probably because of the 44%?? in shoplifting from last year! Wondering when this […]
Sunday, July 9th, 2023Statue at Resurrection Church Restored Fast!
Theresa’s photo Yesterday, this statue of Mary at Resurrection Parish had black spray paint on it. (See here) Today, Rob came from NJ to restore it. Rob is from Resurrection Parish. The love people have for their faith and church is apparent. .
Saturday, July 8th, 2023Vandalized Statue of Mary – Resurrection Church
J.J.P. Photo John shared the picture of the vandalized statue of Mary at Resurrection Church on Gerritsen Avenue in Marine Park, Brooklyn. So sad. (News) Update 7/9/23: It was cleaned! (See here) This is alarming for people to see, but this parish had the same church statue vandalized in 2020 and the church restored it […]
Thursday, July 6th, 2023RIP Ricky Joassaint
On June 13th, 13-year-old Ricky Joassaint and four friends went to Prospect Park Lake. It was Ricky’s first time at the lake. (Source) Ricky went under the water. He was pulled out and brought to the hospital. At New York-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Ricky remained on life support and in a coma. His mother flew in […]
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