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Louis Barbari was a co-owner of Spumoni Gardens (in photo above). In the Summer of 2016, Barbari was killed 0n the corner of 12th Avenue and 76th Street. (See here and here) Initially, the police believed there was rivalry between Barbari and his killer, but they investigated and found out that Barbari was killed outside of […]
Monday, December 9th, 2019Just Because It is Free Doesn’t Mean It’s Good
Many years ago while Lee and I were dating, I planned a date to go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden during the Winter. We were madly in love, but the BBG is awful in the Winter! I love plants and I thought they were going to have a lot of Winter bushes […]
Sunday, December 8th, 2019Sean Casey’s Holiday Party – 12/12
On Thursday, December 12th will be the Sean Casey Animal Rescue Holiday Party Fundraiser! Spread holiday cheer, break out some dance moves and sing your heart out with Sean and the Rescue crew!$30 donation includes entrance, buffet dinner, cake and (5) raffle tickets. Get tickets here.
Friday, December 6th, 2019Ice Skating in Industry City
A small ice skating rink opened in Industry City. IC Ice Rink (IC = Industry City) opened at 51 – 35th Street. Ice Skating: $10 – Adults $6 – Kids age 12 and under Skate Rental: $9 It’s a pretty small rink, but Brooklynites were enjoying it!
Wednesday, December 4th, 2019$3000 Grant for Your Community Group
Info on this grant here
Monday, December 2nd, 2019Restaurants and Bars Decorated for Christmas in Bay Ridge
Everyone loves to take pictures in front of beautiful holiday displays. Restaurants and Bars that Decorated for Christmas in Bay Ridge: Skinflints 7902 – 5th Avenue The Little Cupcake Bakeshop – grab a coffee/hot chocolate and take a picture with their Santa Salty Dog – 7509 3rd […]
Saturday, November 30th, 2019Vaping Forum – 12/2 – Weird
On December 2nd, Senator Gournardes is going to have a vaping forum at PS 195 Manhattan Beach for teens, tweens and families. Gournades and Councilman Brannan did a meeting about vape for parents in our district awhile back. Strange things: a) Senator Diane Savino’s picture on the bottom of the flyer and […]
Friday, November 29th, 2019Chips Has Open House on 12/3
Friday, November 29th, 2019
High School Students in Brighton Beach
See Bklyner article – here
Thursday, November 28th, 2019Sexual Assault in Bensonhurst at 5:45 am
A man tried to force a 48-year-old woman between two cars near 66th Street and 20th Avenue at 5:45 am. Another car driving by scared the man off. Story here with video and here
Thursday, November 28th, 2019Yo Yo Fling Contest in Coney Island – 12/7
Yo Yo Contest – register here
Wednesday, November 27th, 2019Attempted Rape at Kingsborough
A 17-year-old female student was sexually assaulted in the bathrooom of Kingsborough Community College on Monday. Story here and here.
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