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The NY Aquarium in Coney Island, as well as other NYC places have paid internships for students. (See here) The Library has a special internship for high school students too. (See here) See more opportunities for students here.
Monday, August 21st, 2023Elect Politicians Who Will Help the Homeless on the R Train in Bay Ridge
You have seen this man on this blog before – he has the purple NYU bag, but he isn’t moving into a dorm. These people are caught in the R train loop. These homeless men ride the train to the last stop at 95th Street in Bay Ridge every day. Then they make the return […]
Sunday, August 20th, 2023Lime Aesthetics Spa in Bay Ridge Has Specials
Lime Aesthetics Spa is on the corner of 5th Avenue and 76th Street in Bay Ridge. (See their website) If you go and try the Plasma Face, come back and tell me about it!
Sunday, August 20th, 2023Teens 16 and Up – Free Lifeguard Classes
Teens 16+ can train to be a lifeguard at the YMCA. There are several upcoming classes. For more information or to sign up (See here),
Sunday, August 20th, 2023Register for Irish Dancing Classes – Starts 9/18
O’Malley Irish Dance Academy 347-454-1353 or [email protected] Classes in Breezy or at The Knights of Columbus Council 126 at 3051 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229 (Enter on the corner of Stuart St & Quentin Rd)
Saturday, August 19th, 2023RIP Shanti Joyner – Staten Island Mother
Shanti Joyner was only 18 years old. This Staten Island mother was killed in Brooklyn around 3:30 am on Friday, August 18th. The crash occurred on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Cobble Hill “Kashawn Croswell, 25, faces charges for manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and leaving an accident.” (Source) Shanti’s 32-year-old sister […]
Saturday, August 19th, 2023Don’t Like Ebikes on Shore Road Bike Path?
I don’t think the problem is the ebikes – it’s the delivery mopeds and scooters that are speeding on Shore Road and scaring people who are enjoying an afternoon in the park. Many people complained to Justin Brannan and he has done nothing. Brannan voted for the legislation to allow ebikes and scooters. (See here […]
Friday, August 18th, 202318th Avenue Feast – Fantastic – See Everyone!
Friday, August 18th, 202311-Year-Old Brooklynite Sings National Anthem
Scarlett London Diviney is an 11-year-old from Bay Ridge sang the National Anthem at MetLife Stadium before a Giants Game on Friday, August 18th. At the end of July, she performed at a Cyclones Game. (See video) This past Winter, Scarlett was also in The Lion King on Tour. (See her Instagram)
Friday, August 18th, 2023Store on 78th Street & 13th Avenue Robbed at Gunpoint – Politicians Silent
The small bodega on 78th Street off 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights was robbed at gunpoint. We should have seen both Justin Brannan and Andrew Gounardes share information and speak to this owner.
Friday, August 18th, 2023Tree Fell on Ft. Hamilton & 72nd Street
John shared this picture of a tree that fell on Ft. Hamilton and 72nd Street.
Friday, August 18th, 2023RIP Mary Nolan – Bay Ridge
Mary Nolan died on August 17th – she was 89 years old. I met Mary one night soon after we moved to Bay Ridge. Then I continued running into her in bars, at church and other events. Mary was funny, knowledgeable and quick-witted. We always had a lot to talk about because we are two […]
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