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« Previous Entries Next Entries » Friday, March 28th, 2025The 18th Avenue Feast in Brooklyn – August 2025
“When is the 18th Avenue Feast?” is usually the question people ask me as soon as Spring comes around. Also known as the Festa di Santa Rosalia, this year is the 51st Anniversary of the Feast of St. Rosalie. The 18th Avenue Italian feast will be held from Thursday, August 14th to Sunday, August 24th […]
Thursday, March 27th, 2025Councilmember Zhuang Has 4200 Signatures!
Councilmember Susan Zhuang has 4200 signatures on her petitions! WOW!
Sunday, March 23rd, 2025Macy’s in Downtown Brooklyn Closed
@rand0mhist0rian Fulton St is officially done. I got me a mannequin tho #NYC #Macys #BK ? WHY IS EVERYONE USING THIS – . Macy’s in the Fulton Street Mall closed after being on that shopping strip for three decades! See News: https://pix11.com/news/local-news/brooklyn/downtown-brooklyn-macys-to-close-this-weekend-after-nearly-three-decades People loved the huge sales – even on the fixtures: @sharstruck All of […]
Friday, March 21st, 2025Why Is the NYC Council Finance Chair Tweeting Instead of Taking Action?
Justin Brannan is the NYC Council Finance Chair – why is he tweeting, instead of taking action? Isn’t he the person who reviews the NYC budget and who is getting paid? Brad Lander is the NYC Comptroller – Why is the money continuing to flow? The system is set up to have several people checking […]
Thursday, March 20th, 2025Meeting About Sex Offenders in 11219 & 11220
Over the last two weeks, some schools shared information about sex offenders living in the area. The news reported that the NYPD is authorized to tell schools about sex offenders, but they are not required to do so. (Are you kidding NYC?) Councilwoman Susan Zhuang held a meeting on Tuesday night to discuss the letter […]
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025Bait and Switch 2134 Coyle Street – Affordable Housing Change to Homeless Shelter
On Tuesday, March 18th, Brooklynites protested outside 2135 Coyle Street in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn because this location was supposed to be for affordable housing, but has now changed to a homeless shelter. Councilwoman Susan Zhuang went to show support. See video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3015278228648876 Another rally is planned for Tuesday, March 25th:
Sunday, March 16th, 2025Adrienne Adams, Andrew Gounardes And The Coney Casino Were in A SuperPac Against Us
In 2023, Ari Kagan and Justin Brannan ran for the District 47 seat. (Photo: The Point with Marcia Kramer) A SuperPac called the Verrazzano Victory Alliance was formed to help Brannan. It was purposely named to mislead Republicans in the area because it sounded like the name of a political group in Bay Ridge called: […]
Sunday, March 16th, 2025Susan Zhuang is Talking About Sex Offenders in the District 43 on March 18th
Recently, some schools informed parents that there were registered sex offenders in the area, so that parents were aware. Council representative Susan Zhuang saw how concerned parents were about 18 sex offenders living in 11219 and 11220 that she will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, March 18th at Red Apple Social Care Inc. at […]
Sunday, March 16th, 2025Lucy – Small Tan Dog Missing in Brooklyn
Lucy went missing tonight on Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst. She is a small, tan dog with a blue collar, orange harness and black leash. Call 917-309-6799.
Sunday, March 16th, 2025Danilo Fronda Was Found!
Update: He is home! Danila Fronda, a 68-year-old man in Dyker Heights/Bensonhurst, Brooklyn is missing. He is from the Philippines and is visiting his daughter. He was last seen walking his daughter’s dog, JJ on 64th Street between 13th and 14th Avenues at 4:40 pm yesterday, Saturday, March 15th. JJ, the dog is a brown-faced […]
Saturday, March 15th, 2025RIP Michael Hernandez – Killed By Teens Near Barclay Center
Michael Hernandez was walking on Flatbush and Atlantic Avenue on Friday night, around 9:00 pm. He was stabbed multiple times by teens. Story: https://nypost.com/2025/03/15/us-news/man-stabbed-to-death-outside-barclays-center-in-nyc Michael was able to walk away, but then collapsed. He was taken to the hospital and died. There is only one article about this online. How are people not more outraged? […]
Thursday, March 13th, 2025Do You Have Five Minutes to Help Stop a Casino in Coney Island, Brooklyn?
On Wednesday, March 19th at 10:00 am, there will be a meeting about demapping the streets in Coney Island for a casino. You can send an email with your comments to: [email protected]
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