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July 6, 2019
Angelo Venuto Will Be in Atlantic City 10/26

If you have ever been to the 18th Avenue Feast, you know who Angelo Venuto is.
I’ve been to some real old school Italians who had Angelo Venuto sing at their weddings and family parties, so I know they will appreciate this info.

Angelo Venuto will be singing in Atlantic City on Saturday, October 26th. You can get through Ticketmaster here, but his company is also selling tickets 201-484-9185.
New music from Angelo and his daughter, Maria — here

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July 5, 2019
Ted Cruz Flipped Out at Justin Brannan on Twitter
Who would think that a once presidential-hopeful is now flipping out at Councilman Brannan on Twitter?
On the 4th of July, former football player, Colin Kaepernick quoted Frederick Douglas and posted a video on Twitter.  Kaepernick was trying to make people think about the 4th of July and where our county is right now. See here so you can get the whole feel of the Tweet.

That night, Texas Senator, Ted Cruz saw Kaepernick’s tweet and went crazy responding to Kaepernick – See here. Cruz felt Kaeeernic didn’t understand Frederick Douglas. He didn’t like that Kaeepernick condensed Douglas’ words and thought he chose words to fit his agenda. Cruz responded with information “to clarify” Douglas’ words and provided a link to Douglas’ speech because he wanted to teach everyone on Twitter.
Then well-informed and respect reporter, Mara Gay shared her disdain for Cruz’ comments.

Cruz went after Gay because she didn’t praise him!
Councilman Brannan made one small comment to Mara Gay about Cruz’ remark.

Then Cruz flipped out at Brannan.

Brannan cleverly shot back:

Brannan was referring to this bill.
This all points to the real problem: Ted Cruz is bored out of his mind in Texas and he needs to get off Twitter and go have a beer.

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July 5, 2019
Debra Rose in Bay Ridge is Closing

Debra Rose Beauty Essentials at 7622 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge is closing.
The store is one of those go to places when you don’t know what to get someone…..the owner always put together the nicest gifts.
Starting on Monday, July 8th, there will be sales to clear the entire inventory.
We are sorry to see this store go.

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July 5, 2019
RIP Besa Lufo

Besa Lufo was a nine year old, who was found dead in her bedroom at 1119 – 64th Street this morning. (See here) The 911 call from her parent was received at 10:30 am.

Around 5:00 am, Besa kissed her father before he left for work.

Channel 1 News reported that the little girl was found on her bed faced down and unconscious this morning. She had no previous medical problems and was a healthy nine-year-old.
Besa’s brother tried to wake her up and cried when he found his sister’s lifeless body in bed. His mother frantically carried Besa downstairs to a neighbor to do CPR. The neighbor knew Besa was already gone because she had turned blue. (See here) The neighbor told The Post that Besa was bleeding from her mouth and her nose.
EMS tried to revive Besa and brought her to Maimonides Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The news reported that there was no sign of trama. See here
RIP Besnik Lufo. She’s with God in Heaven now.

A Go Fund Me Account to help with the funeral was set up here.
This little girl was part of the PS 310 school community and there is going to be a lot of students, faculty and staff who will hear this sad news during the Summer or in September. Her friends will be devastated by this news as well. The school made an update here. They wrote: “Besa was a vibrant, cheerful student who was a friend and leader to all those that knew her. “

Prayers for Besa’s older brother and family who must be in shock from this news. This is the most horrible thing that could happen. Ngushëllimet për familjen dhe Perëndia japin forcë për të përballuar këtë dhimbje.

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July 5, 2019
RCS Turns Away Visitors to the Food Panty

Update: July 29th This food pantry received additional funding from Councilman Brannan NYC Council.

Reaching Out Community Services provides a well-stocked food pantry for this area. This place is located at 7708 New Utrecht Avenue. The video details that they need to turn people away as they don’t have the funding they need.

NYC Council cut funding to Reaching Out Community Services. $80,000 less from the Brooklyn Councilmen – why?
2020 Funding

2019 Funding

2018 Funding

Who was funded this year in place of RCS? A lot of groups received small amounts, but I noticed this merchants group got funded. How is that possible?

Why would a pantry not get funded when we know there are more homeless now than ever before? Why would a Merchants group get funded OVER a food pantry?
Corey Johnson, NYC Council Speaker, heavily funded the Coney Island Alliance….the group sets off fireworks and occasionally has an ice cream party (see here). Luna Park is a business – how are they qualifying as a 503c when the website to the Coney Island Alliance belongs to LunaPark.com? (See here) How did Johnson choose funding fireworks over a food pantry?

Something is not right here….Is politics stopping people from being fed? Is there more to this story?

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July 5, 2019
Deals at Rite Aid as It Becomes Walgreens

The Rite Aid on 3rd Avenue and 79th is having deals because it is closing. Walgreens will be opening in it’s place.

Clearance sale is 20-70% off.

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July 5, 2019
Worker Fell from Shallow IS 227

This morning, some workers were repairing the roof of IS 227 – Shallow Intermediate School at 6500 – 16th Avenue.
They workers and their machinery fell through the room and into the 4th floor classroom when part of the roof collapsed.
No students or staff were in the building.
See videos here

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July 5, 2019
Free Evening Computer Classes in August

There are three classes for each topic. All classes are 6:15 pm – 9:45 pm.

Computer Basics is on Mondays – August 5, 12 and 19th
Microsoft Word is on Tuesdays – August 6, 13 and 20th
Microsoft Excel is on Wednesday – August 7, 14 and 21st
Register for the free computer classes here

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July 5, 2019
Andrew Gounardes’ District – Child Hurt – What Has He Done to Calm The Streets?

7.4.19 | by Adam Balhetchet | MARINE PARK, Brooklyn – A child was hurt including 3 others injured in a 2-car collision, one of which crashed into a house’s gate causing damage. It happened 7:30 pm at Ryder St & Fillmore Ave.

exhausting day, watched @macys fireworks TV. #crash near home Fillmore & 38, 4 hurt, b careful all driving & w/ fireworks. I will be off for two weeks – be back soon @bklyner pic.twitter.com/sy33yvpJHS
— Todd Maisel (@ToddMaisel) July 5, 2019

Then this accident happened on Bay 8th.

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July 5, 2019
Could People See Fireworks from the 69th Street Pier?
UPDATED: JULY 3, 2024

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If you have ever been to the 18th Avenue Feast, you know who Angelo Venuto is.

I’ve been to some real old school Italians who had Angelo Venuto sing at their weddings and family parties, so I know they will appreciate this info.

Angelo Venuto will be singing in Atlantic City on Saturday, October 26th. You can get through Ticketmaster here, but his company is also selling tickets 201-484-9185.

New music from Angelo and his daughter, Maria — here

Who would think that a once presidential-hopeful is now flipping out at Councilman Brannan on Twitter?

On the 4th of July, former football player, Colin Kaepernick quoted Frederick Douglas and posted a video on Twitter. Kaepernick was trying to make people think about the 4th of July and where our county is right now. See here so you can get the whole feel of the Tweet.

Then well-informed and respect reporter, Mara Gay shared her disdain for Cruz’ comments.

Cruz went after Gay because she didn’t praise him!

Councilman Brannan made one small comment to Mara Gay about Cruz’ remark.

Then Cruz flipped out at Brannan.

Brannan cleverly shot back:

Brannan was referring to this bill.

This all points to the real problem: Ted Cruz is bored out of his mind in Texas and he needs to get off Twitter and go have a beer.

Debra Rose Beauty Essentials at 7622 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge is closing.

The store is one of those go to places when you don’t know what to get someone…..the owner always put together the nicest gifts.

Starting on Monday, July 8th, there will be sales to clear the entire inventory.

We are sorry to see this store go.

Besa Lufo was a nine year old, who was found dead in her bedroom at 1119 – 64th Street this morning. (See here) The 911 call from her parent was received at 10:30 am.

Around 5:00 am, Besa kissed her father before he left for work.

Channel 1 News reported that the little girl was found on her bed faced down and unconscious this morning. She had no previous medical problems and was a healthy nine-year-old.

EMS tried to revive Besa and brought her to Maimonides Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The news reported that there was no sign of trama. See here

RIP Besnik Lufo. She’s with God in Heaven now.

A Go Fund Me Account to help with the funeral was set up here.

Prayers for Besa’s older brother and family who must be in shock from this news. This is the most horrible thing that could happen. Ngushëllimet për familjen dhe Perëndia japin forcë për të përballuar këtë dhimbje.

Update: July 29th This food pantry received additional funding from Councilman Brannan NYC Council.

Reaching Out Community Services provides a well-stocked food pantry for this area. This place is located at 7708 New Utrecht Avenue. The video details that they need to turn people away as they don’t have the funding they need.

NYC Council cut funding to Reaching Out Community Services. $80,000 less from the Brooklyn Councilmen – why?

2020 Funding

2019 Funding

2018 Funding

Who was funded this year in place of RCS? A lot of groups received small amounts, but I noticed this merchants group got funded. How is that possible?

Why would a pantry not get funded when we know there are more homeless now than ever before? Why would a Merchants group get funded OVER a food pantry?

Something is not right here….Is politics stopping people from being fed? Is there more to this story?

The Rite Aid on 3rd Avenue and 79th is having deals because it is closing. Walgreens will be opening in it’s place.

Clearance sale is 20-70% off.

This morning, some workers were repairing the roof of IS 227 – Shallow Intermediate School at 6500 – 16th Avenue.

They workers and their machinery fell through the room and into the 4th floor classroom when part of the roof collapsed.

No students or staff were in the building.

See videos here

There are three classes for each topic. All classes are 6:15 pm – 9:45 pm.

Computer Basics is on Mondays – August 5, 12 and 19th

Microsoft Word is on Tuesdays – August 6, 13 and 20th

Microsoft Excel is on Wednesday – August 7, 14 and 21st

Register for the free computer classes here

7.4.19 | by Adam Balhetchet | MARINE PARK, Brooklyn – A child was hurt including 3 others injured in a 2-car collision, one of which crashed into a house’s gate causing damage. It happened 7:30 pm at Ryder St & Fillmore Ave.

Then this accident happened on Bay 8th.

UPDATED: JULY 3, 2024

Can you see the fireworks from the 69th Street Pier in Bay Ridge?

Some years, you could see the Macy’s Fireworks from the 69th Street Pier, but in 2024, the fireworks returned to the Hudson and the barges are too far up, so they say most of Brooklyn will not see them.

Years ago, we went to the pier and people who were at the end of the pier cheered because they saw fireworks from Manhattan.

If you are are further back on the pier or you are on the Shore Road Bike Path, you will see fireworks from across the water in Staten Island or Jersey.

1) You will see amazing fireworks in Coney Island:

Do not take your car to Coney Island or you will just sit in traffic – use the train.

Coney Island Fireworks are at 9:45 pm and are amazing! You can stand anywhere on the Boardwalk from West 10th Street to West 23rd Street to see the show!