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Community Education Councils (CECs) The 32 CECs allow for parent involvement on the district level and play an essential role in shaping education policies for New York City public schools. CECs have a total of 12 members: 9 parents of students in grades K-8 (two seats are reserved for a parent of an […]
Thursday, February 9th, 2017Suicide – Fire Escape in Sunset Park
A man hung himself on the fire escape of his building on 61st Street in Brooklyn. It was the first thing I read this morning. How awful – that he lived in such sadness, that he died outside in the cold, that his family and neighbors had to find him that way. RIP.
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017Hebrew Language School Opening in District 21 in Brooklyn
HLA2 opens this Fall with classes for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students. This new school will be District 21, but the address for the school is not available yet.
Monday, February 6th, 2017Dan Donovan – The Congressman Who Forgets He Represents Bay Ridge
President Donald Trump issued a Muslim Ban and Congressman Dan Donovan doesn’t think he needs to be present for his community in Bay Ridge. People have so many questions and concerns. Donovan wants to hold the title of Congressman, but would rather sit at his desk in Staten Island than travel over the bridge and […]
Sunday, February 5th, 2017Cover of the NewYorker Designed by Bay Ridge Artist
What a beautiful…..but sad design on the NewYorker Magazine. The artist, John W. Tomac lives in Bay Ridge.
Sunday, February 5th, 2017Liam McCabe and John Quaglione are Running for City Council – Bay Ridge
Liam McCabe and John Quaglione are running for City Council – Bay Ridge See update: August 2017 Debate The Republican Party in Bay Ridge must be dead. Two candidates – John Quaglione and Liam McCabe announced they are running for the City Council position for Bay Ridge. Why was Ted Ghorra so anxious […]
Saturday, February 4th, 2017Linda Sarsour From Bay Ridge is Suing Donald Trump
Friday, February 3rd, 2017Valentine’s Day in Bay Ridge 2017
Valentine’s Day events, specials, and Bay Ridge restaurants celebrating the day of love! Where can I get a heart pizza in Bay Ridge? I don’t know anywhere in Bay Ridge that makes a heart pizza, but Johnny’s Pizzeria on 5th Avenue and 58th Street in Sunset Park makes (and sometimes delivers to Bay […]
Friday, February 3rd, 2017Lead Found in the Water at McKinley JHS – Brooklyn
The drinking water at McKinley Junior High School contained dangerously high levels of lead – story here. McKinley Junior High School is on on 73rd Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. There are a lot of old schools in Brooklyn. Of course, these old schools have old plumbing systems. It’s good that they are checking and […]
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017Target is Coming to 18th Avenue
If you see me dancing, it’s because I just heard the news that Target is coming to 18th Avenue and 64th Street. Story here Okay so it will be a small Target, but who cares. Everyone loves Target!
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017Chelsea Cobo – Family is still searching for her.
Chelsea Cobo – last seen in Sunset Park, Brooklyn in May 2016. Family is still searching for her.
Monday, January 30th, 2017Bill Colton – Playing Politics Instead of Helping His Area
For years Assemblyman Bill Colton has been posing for pictures and telling Brooklyn that he is getting rid of the dump. And the dump remains. WHY? Because Colton loves using his time to play politics. This week, Bill Colton is pushing his staffer to run for Vincent Gentile’s position in Bay Ridge – yes, in […]
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