Marianna Randazzo Speaks About Italians of Brooklyn 12/19
On December 19th at 7:30 pm at The Shore Hill Community Room – 9000 Shore Road, Marianna Randazzo will give a presentation on the Italian–American immigrant experience and the optimism, heroism and determination that peppered the streets of her beloved Brooklyn.
Randazzo is the the author of Italians of Brooklyn, a pictorial study of the lives of Italian–Americans and their assimilation into New York City.
Shore Hill Community Room, 9000 Shore Road, 7:30 pm.
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December 13, 2018Load up Saint Anselm’s Food Pantry
Saint Andrew’s food pantry needs help too:
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December 12, 2018Roller Skating in Industry City
A new roller skating rink opened in industry city – Dreamland Roller Disco!
The cost is $18 and includes the skate rental, coat/bag check and a shoe cubby area to put your shoes – not lockers. You skate as long as you like.
It takes awhile to get in because they have to have each person sign the waiver and hey only have one iPad.
You can purchase your skate ticket online so you can get in faster.
They have skates for kids as well as adults and they are in good condition. See pic
If your child or you don’t know how to skate, there are one hour skate classes. See here
The website says this is skating for children 7+, but no one checks the age and there is no height requirement.
The place is warm so wear a shirt under a sweatshirt so you can take it off.
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December 12, 2018Cocoa Grinder is Opening at The Coop’s Old Spot
Glad to see these signs!
Cocoa Grinder is opening at 9504 4th Avenue. This was The Coop’s old storefront. The beloved Coop coffee shop/eatery initially closed for renovations, but on November 27th announced that they would not reopen in the same location.
The old owners have nothing to do with this new store. Some rumors were saying they were part owners – they are not. We hope they will create another quality place for Ridgites to gather soon.
Cocoa Grinder’s owner is very community-oriented. Although I don’t know Abdul Elenani, he’s someone I admire because he forgave quickly and when people were being inappropriate, he put out a message of kindness because that’s who he is.
This location is right near the 95th Street Station and their coffee is good too! See their menu here. Update: They opened – the place looks EXACTLY the same. They even have the same toys in the back. The workers are even the same as the ones who worked at The Coop.
We wish Abdul and this new Cocoa Grinder a lot of success in this new location!
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December 12, 2018Councilman Brannan – Empty Store Fronts in Bay Ridge
Councilman Brannan wrote an Op-Ed for the Home Reporter about how he is working on the problem of empty store fronts in Bay Ridge.
See here
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December 12, 2018Gravesend Woman is Killed in a Hit and Run
Francine LaBarbara, the mother of twin fifteen year old boys was killed by a car today in the crosswalk on Avenue Y and West 2nd Street around 8:00 am this morning in #Gravesend, Brooklyn. Francine was just steps away from her home. The driver fled the scene and the police are asking for any tips about the accident.
Francine LaBarbara, 57 years old was the Marketing Executive for a popular bagel store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Both of LaBarbara’s son attend prestigious Catholic high schools in Manhattan. They appeared in the Brooklyn Reporter in 2017 because of their academics and service in the community. Francine must have been so proud to have two amazing sons! Now they are going to grow up without a mother because someone couldn’t drive at a normal speed or even stop to help Francine when they hit her.
See news story here
RIP Francine. Prayers for her sons and family.
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December 12, 2018Missing Mail in Bay Ridge
Around this time of the year, people always complain about missing mail.
If you aren’t receiving mail every day, if your mail is missing or mail deposited in Brooklyn mailboxes has not been delivered call:
Joseph Chiossone, Brooklyn Postmaster 718-348-3602
Archie Warner, Customer Service Manager 718-348-3206
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December 12, 2018Bay Ridge Artists are Having a Sale 12/15
Pick up a gift for the person who has everything?
Artists: Ed Huml, Maya Carino, Deirdre Laughton & Elizabeth Romo
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December 12, 2018Free Movie at Saint Andrews – 12/15
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December 11, 2018The Best Christmas Event in Bensonhurst
The New Utrecht Reformed Church is on 18th between 83rd and 84th Street. Each year, they hold a live nativity.
One year I accidentally ran into this as I was going to a pharmacy on 18th Avenue. I had to pick up a prescription for a family member that wasn’t available more locally. As I came out of the pharmacy, I heard soft music playing and saw the live nativity. I walked over and watched them set up…….and I felt the magic of Christmas that sometimes adults find it hard to find in busy holiday seasons.
I return each year with a cup of coffee and someone who has never seen the Live Nativity before so I can see the magic through their eyes.
On Saturday, December 15th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, the New Utrecht Reformed Church will be having the live nativity. They are also reopening their church the following day – see here.
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December 11, 2018Brooklyn it’s Just So Snarky
Someone lost an engagement ring on a bus around 10 years ago.
This woman found it and tried to use social media to make another attempt to find the owner. See the snarky responses from all different angles.
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December 11, 2018Fire in Bay Ridge Apartment Building
All over the news tonight. See here and here
The blaze broke out on the fourth floor of the 6-story building,
One person was taken to the hospital.
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