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NY Conflicts of Interest Board announced that Councilmember Alexa Avilés’ chief-of-staff, Edward Cerna was fined $2,250 for soliciting donations to her reelection bid through texts to seven of his subordinates in her office. See article: https://is.gd/iAJ3aa Last year, Alexa Aviles district was named #2 in this list because violent crime was up.
Sunday, July 27th, 2025Mayor Eric Adams Will Be In Sunset Park Today
Mayor Eric Adams is expected in Sunset Park today, Sunday, July 27th at 12:00 pm. Avoid the area if you don’t want to be caught in traffic. Adams is going to be on 65th Street and 8th Avenue campaigning. The Asian community votes, so Adams wants their support. In Manhattan, the Asian community is supporting […]
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025Boys on 57th Street Hurt By Fireworks
Two brothers, 11 and 13 years old were playing with fireworks on 57th Street and 9th Avenue in Sunset Park. and were hurt. (It took all these days for it to be in the news). See here: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/brooklyn/fireworks-accident-boys-hurt-sunset-park-police/6328370/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLcDvFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFuNWs4YnJVenl0QmlTWWVkAR7phv8qejR8fiwPUMSUF36lDXph2w0WCUg0K3zJt1pnvmccPaV4_AqdnZEz7A_aem_C550orrtQzt_I97grD2GeQ
Monday, May 26th, 2025National Anthem Sung at Yankees Game Sung By Brooklynite, Daniel Rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez from Sunset Park, Brooklyn sang the National Anthem at the Yankees game tonight.
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025Bikes Stolen in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
These bikes were stolen from a shop in Sunset. A grey Honda Odyssey was used to take them away. There is a reward.
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025RIP Fito – Sunset Park’s Peso Guy
I heard the sad news that Ruben Gonzalez died. In Sunset Park, we all knew him as the “Peso Guy.” He used to sell stuff on 5th Avenue and 53rd Street (outside Rite Aide) for years, for a dollar and yell, “A peso!‘ May this sweet man rest in peace.
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025C-Town is Opening on 5th Ave. in Sunset Park
Photo: Sunset Park Bid For many years, this location was a Met for many years. It was a half of block away from OLPH Church, so a lot of people would go to church and stop there after church because the prices were good. For years, the grocery store was closed: Now a CTown is […]
Monday, April 28th, 2025Man Attempted to Rape 67-Year-Old Woman in Sunset Park
New 12 is reporting that the police are searching for this man. who entered a building on 7th Avenue and 49th Street in Sunset Park around 4:30 pm. ?WANTED for ATTEMPTED RAPE: On 4/27/25 at 4:30PM, near 7th Ave and 49th St in Brooklyn, after an unidentified male made his way into a building, he […]
Saturday, April 19th, 2025Illegal Vendors on 8th Avenue are Hurting Businesses. NYPD Ticket Blitz is Needed
The illegal vendors don’t have to pay rent or insurance, so their items can be lower in price. Senator Steve Chan said they have a following on social media, like WeChat. There should be somewhere where they can legally sell away from these vendors. Local leaders need to remind the police to have them removed […]
Friday, April 4th, 2025C-town Supermarket is Opening on 5th and 59th Street in Sunset Park
C-town supermarket is opening on 5th Avenue and 59th Street. The people are going to be so happy. For many years Met Food Grocery Store used to be there.
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025Gamestop in Sunset Park is Closing
Gamestop has been closing stores – this time it’s the one on 5th Avenue in Sunset Park. Most people buy games digitally on the phones, computers and devices, so sales at Gamestop have declined. They have been selling retro games and systems.
Saturday, November 16th, 2024Car Fire on 5th Avenue in Sunset Park
This afternoon, the firemen had to put out a car fire outside of George’s Restaurant on 5th Avenue and 58th Street. What is causing all of these car fires? Are they electric cars with problems or are people leaving lit blunts in their vehicles?
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