A 59-Year-Old Woman Was Raped By Her Neighbor Near 15th Ave & 71st St. – Bensonhurst
Last night around 8:30 pm, a man broke into the apartment of his 59-year-old neighbor near 15th Avenue and 71st Street in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
The 38-year-old man punched the woman, choked her and raped her. News: https://shorturl.at/hrXRu
The woman reported the attack to the police at 11:15 pm and was taken to the hospital.
The suspect was taken into custody. (NY Post) “Jakhongir Sattorov was charged with three counts of rape, 2nd degree assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, third degree assault and criminal mischief.” Sources:
https://www.aol.com/articles/nyc-woman-59-violently-raped-012521128.html
NYPD Special Victims Squad investigators collected DNA evidence in brown paper bags at the Bensonhurst building today. See photos:
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1406122921531196&set=pcb.1406122941531194
How awful. Please pray for this woman. What a nightmare this must be for her.
Update: It’s two days later and there is only one article!
People living in this area are concerned the suspect will be released by the NYPD soon and they don’t know what he looks like.
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May 9, 2026Fire at Zano Express at 569 – 92nd Street: Next To The Gas Station. Four People Were Displaced.
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Zano Express is a small grocery store that opened next to the Sunoco gas station on 92nd Street in Bay Ridge.
Today, around 1:30 pm, there was a two-alarm electrical fire at the store. We heard fire truck sirens for about a half an hour.
BOBBY ZAHN
People were worried that the fire would spread to the adjacent Sunoco gas station. There was a lot of smoke and the whole neighborhood smelled like fire.
The fire fighters were on the roof of the building. Thankfully, they were able to put out the fire. Unfortunately, the apartment above the store was damaged and four people were displaced. See News 12: https://shorturl.at/1tTGM
For years, this store was vacant and looked like this:
Google Maps
The FDNY closed 92nd Street.
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May 9, 2026Quds Cafe is Opening at 505 Ovington Avenue
The owner of Quds shared that this new Palestinian shop will open soon at 505 Ovington Avenue (off 5th Avenue). They will sell coffee and kunafa.
Congratulations Issa!
This location used to be where Mr. Waffles was located. This is across the street from where Hall of Fame Billiards used to be.
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May 9, 2026Thank God for Proud Norwegians in Bay Ridge, Who Love To Share Their Culture!
VikingFest took place at Owls Head Park in Bay Ridge today. They brought the huge ship with them (back center of the first photo).
While the weather held out, many people had a chance to learn about Norwegian history and culture.
More cultures in our community should take the time to have culture days like this in a public park.
While some have celebrations with their own community, many don’t take the time to teach and allow people to appreciate the interesting aspects of a culture.
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May 9, 2026Cracking Down on Vendors on 8th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
DSNY was cracking down on vendors on 8th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
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May 9, 2026Ponzi Scheme Thieves Are Caught in Brooklyn. Senator Chan Helped The NYPD Get Them!
A Brooklyn resident contacted Senator Steve Chan because he was a victim of an online scam.
This Brooklyn resident invested over $400,000 in United States currency and Bitcoin in what he believed would be a lucrative online shop.
The Brooklyn resident desired to open a TikTok shop. He contacted an online business to set up the online shop for him. The company provided him a storefront online. When the Brooklynite tried to withdraw money from the store’s online account, he wasn’t able to. The thieves tried to convince him to send more money and Bitcoin.
That’s when the Brooklynite contacted Senator Chan for help.
Senator Chan, a former police officer listened to the Brooklynite and he helped coordinate with law enforcement and other offices a sting operation to apprehend the thieves!
The Brooklynite told the thieves that he had more money to invest and they could pick the money up at his home.
Three people showed up to collect the money at his home. Two of the thieves were arrested by the police. One person brought a baby with them and the police released that person pending further investigation. How awful that a parent would bring a child with them to rob someone!!
** I’m glad the Brooklynite got to see the thieves being arrested.**
Senator Chan shared this: “This case highlights the evolving tactics being used by perpetrators targeting hardworking New Yorkers,” said Stephen T. Chan. “I commend the outstanding work of the NYPD Financial Crimes Unit, the PBQN Grand Larceny Division, and the Kings County District Attorney’s Office for their swift coordination and professionalism. I also want to recognize the courage of the victim for coming forward and assisting law enforcement in preventing others from potentially becoming victims of similar scams.”
Senator Chan’s office encourages anyone who believes they may be the victim of a financial scam to contact the police.
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May 9, 2026Fight on Shore Parkway – Bath Beach, Brooklyn
This video shows a group of people fighting with machetes outside of 1535 Shore Parkway in Bath Beach, Brooklyn.
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May 9, 2026Fishing on the Bike Path in Bay Ridge
Great photo.
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May 9, 2026Thugs Attempted To Rob 65-Yr-Old Man – 5/1/26
Crimestoppers shared this today: On Friday, May 1st near 3:00 pm, a 65-year-old male victim was approached from behind by two guys on Cropsey Avenue and Bay 32 Street. News: https://shorturl.at/ZeHA4
The two guys tried to steal from the senior by putting their hands into his pockets.
The thugs forced the man to the ground. They kicked him in the face several times.
They were not able to steal his property. The thugs ran away! The senior was taken to the hospital.
Anyone with information call 1-800-577-8477
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May 9, 2026Brooklyn Brew Cafe – Named Best Coffee Shop!
Brooklyn Brew Cafe at 310 – 79th was voted Best Coffee Shop in Brooklyn! Congratulations to Marina and her staff!
They received a great write up:
If you had coffee from Brooklyn Brew Cafe, you know the coffee beans they use are much more flavorful and that’s why their coffee is so delicious.
They also sell amazing soup!
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May 9, 2026Bay Ridge Events in May 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026
1) Free Woman’s Wellness Event at 464 – 77th Street from 3:00 – 7:00 pm.
2) Sale outside of PS/IS 30 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
3) Yoga at Transformational Tones at 8804 – 3rd Avenue from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
4) Tom Cat and the Whiskey Rats at Delia’s Lounge on 3rd Avenue at 7:00 pm.
5) Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s starting at 8:00 pm. No purchase necessary to sing or perform.
6) YCP – Young Catholic Professionals
Friday, May 29, 2026
1) Saint Anselm’s Pastor’s Golf Tournament at Dyker Beach Golf Course.
2) Sale outside of PS/IS 30 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
3) Fort Hamilton High School’s Spring Gala – begins at 6:00 pm.
4) The ABCs of Classy book signing at The Bookmark Shoppe with author, Berhille Metoua at 6:30 pm.
5) Harmony for Hope at Schnitzel Haus at 114 Bay Ridge Avenue from 7:00 – 11:00 pm.
6) THIS IS SOLD OUT. Phil Bianco and John K “Living the Life” at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue from 7:30 – 10:30 pm.
7) Art exhibit opens in Coney Island.
Saturday, May 30, 2025
1) Yard sale at 8014 – 15th Avenue 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. All proceeds will be going to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life Walk on June 13th.
2) 74th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue Block Sale was rescheduled to Saturday, May 30th.
3) BRDC is giving out food to those who need it at 9818 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 10:30 am.
4) LES Summer Program Open House from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
5) 6th Annual 86th Street Takeover from 12:00 – 7:00pm. Cars line up on 86th Street starting at 20th Avenue.
6) Free helmet giveaway at Prospect Park – at 192 Prospect Park West from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
7) Free Learn to Fly a Drone. Event for 14-20-year-olds – Coney Island.
8) Yin Yoga and Live Flute Sound Bath at Transformational Tones on 3rd Avenue 2:00 – 3:30 pm.
9) Live Music by Chain Reaction at the Kettle Black at 8622 – 3rd Avenue from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
10) BINGO with Kelly at The Pourhouse at 7901 – 3rd Avenue at 4:00 pm.
11) Meditation and Inward Journey at Transformational Tones at 8804 – 3rd Avenue from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
12) Silent Disco on the 69th Street Pier from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Great for kids too. Free.
13) Book Karaoke at The Bookmark Shoppe at 6:00 pm.
14) Freddie and Evette perform at Greenhouse Cafe – dinner show 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Call for a reservation.
15) Rhapsody Players at St. Patrick’s at 7:30 pm. $25
16) Brooklyn Classic at The Three Jolly Pigeons at 6802 – 3rd Avenue at 9:00 pm.
17) DJFK is at Kitty Kiernan’s at 9714 – 3rd Avenue from 10:00 pm to closing.
18) Staten Island Pride Festival
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1) The Fifth Avenue Festival will take place from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm from 69th Street to 85th Street on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge. If you want to be a vendor/merchant at this event, fill out the form here:
https://shorturl.at/Gklcq
Fast Foward will be on the corner of 76th Street and 5th Avenue ftrom 2:00 – 6:00 pm.
2) Blood Drive at St. Bernadette’s at 8201 – 13th Avenue from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm. **There is a blood shortage in NY.**
3) The 6th Annual Running for Success 5k is at 10:00 am. This is a fundraiser that will send young runners to summer running camp. The race begins and ends at the end of Bay Parkway by Target. All registered runners will receive a free slice of pizza after the race. The first 100 registered runners will receive a tech race shirt and a free ride on Coney Island’s Wonder Wheel. Register: https://shorturl.at/fMSd6
4) Redhook Ship is open for a tour from 9:00am – 12:00 pm.
5) BINGO at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 5:30 pm. Followed by karaoke with Wilson at 9:00 pm.
6) On May 31st in Staten Island is a car/jeep and food truck festival.
See June events in Bay Ridge:
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May 8, 2026Asbestos Found at 2501 – 86th Street
Senator Steve Chan shared that asbestos has been found at 2501 – 86th Street. He wrote this:
“The recent discovery of asbestos at 2501 86th Street confirms what residents and our office have feared for quite some time — that serious safety concerns surrounding this project were not being properly addressed. It is extremely troubling that asbestos was apparently present while prior inspections failed to identify or properly investigate these hazardous conditions
The Sandhu Group skirted regulations and cut corners in an effort to fasttrack the construction of a homeless shelter that local residents, elected officials and community groups have opposed since 2023. The developer has now been directed to retain a certified asbestos abatement company to safely remove the hazardous material from the site.
While the remediation company has indicated that the cleanup process may take up to one year to complete, officials believe the work can and should be completed sooner.
Our community deserves accountability, transparency, and strict compliance with environmental and construction laws. My office will continue to closely monitor and challenge this process every step of the way to ensure the safety of our community.
As a NYPD veteran, protecting the public has always been my priority, and I will continue standing with the residents of Southern Brooklyn throughout this fight.”
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