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There was a two-alarm fire at 666- 48th Street last night around 3:30 am. (See story) Around twenty-four residents were displaced and being assisted by the Red Crosss. Two firefighters were injured. (Info) The fire was caused by lithium-ion batteries for ebikes – they weren’t the original ones that came with the bikes. The man […]
Sunday, February 4th, 2024Flipped SUV on 4th Avenue and 63rd Street
Picture from Video here Around 9:45 pm, someone flipped a SUV on 4th Avenue and 63rd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. (Info here) Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt. What speed would someone need to be going to flip a vehicle? Anyone who flips a vehicle should be fined for wasting our FDNY and emergency […]
Thursday, January 25th, 2024Panda Sneaker Cleaning Shop in Sunset Park
Panda Sneaker Cleaning Shop is at 509 – 59th Street. It’s across the street from OLPH Church (close to the pharmacy on 5th Avenue.) I had no idea that this type of shop existed in the area. They were able to restore a pair of sneakers to look like new! They will even pick up […]
Thursday, January 18th, 2024Johnny’s Pizzeria is Closing on January 24th
If you lived in Sunset Park years ago, you either loved Johnny’s or Scotti’s Pizzeria. Today, Johnny’s Pizzeria announced they were closing on January 24, 2024 after being in business for 56 years! Everyone who lived around OLPH has great memories of eating pizza from Johnny’s with their friends. Stop in and enjoy your last […]
Monday, September 18th, 2023RIP Josue Mardoqueo Vicente Yac
Josue Mardoqueo Vicente Yac was only 19 years old. Josue was an immigrant from Guatemala. He was the delivery guy for a restaurant on 4th Avenue and 39th Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Josue worked two jobs to help his family. Josue Mardoqueo Vicente Yac was killed while riding a moped in Brooklyn at 2:30 […]
Sunday, September 17th, 2023Husky Found in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Husky found in Sunset Park backyard. If it is your dog, call 347 368 5052.
Saturday, June 3rd, 2023Unlicensed Vendors Hurt Businesses -Sunset Park
Unlicensed vendors are hurting Sunset Park Businesses on 8th Avenue. Assemblyman Lester Chang is rallying to community to stand behind the businesses. Go Assemblyman Chang! Vito La Bella is up early rallying support for the businesses on 8th Avenue. . .
Wednesday, May 24th, 2023Relay for Life in Brooklyn – June 10, 2023
MS 936 will have the Relay for Life Event on Saturday, June 10th starting at 1:00 pm at the Parkville Youth Organization Field at 845 – 65th Street. This is a free event for all and the event goes on all day. If you have never been to a Relay for Life event, go! If […]
Sunday, May 21st, 202328-Story Building for 62nd Street & 8th Avenue. Why Doesn’t It Need a Special Permit or Review?
Helen Klein, journalist for the Brooklyn Reporter shared the story of the 28-story building for 62nd Street and 8th Avenue. (See story) Community Board 10 mentioned the development on 62nd Street, but I don’t recall CB 10 mentioning that the building was twenty-eight stories. They also did not share that photo of the building. In […]
Wednesday, May 17th, 2023OLPH’s Beautiful Display for Mary in May
OLPH has a nice display for the Blessed Mother for the month of May. OLPH Church is on 5th Avenue and 60th Street in Sunset Park. .
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023Ebike Fire in Sunset Park Displaces Residents
Early this morning there was a fire caused by an ebike at 5322 – 7th Avenue. (See video here) Assemblyman Lester Chang shared these photos of the building. NYC should have taken action on these ebike batteries already! Sadly, the families living above the store have been displaced. I am glad to see Assemblyman Chang […]
Tuesday, March 21st, 2023Ramadan Fair in Sunset Park on March 21st
There is a Ramadan Community Fair in Sunset Park today, Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The fair is taking place at the Beit El-Maqdis Islamic Center at 6206 – 6th Avenue from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. .
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