Basketball for Children in K – 8 on 11th Ave.
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June 15, 2025Justin Brannan and the Lobbyists for the Casino in Coney Island (Three Articles!)
In 2024, Justin Brannan asked the people in Coney Island for their vote.
In 2025, Coney Island residents spent the last six months attending meetings to stop a casino in their community. If they had a better representative, this wouldn’t have happened!
THREE articles about Justin Brannan and the lobbyists at the Coney Island Casino have come out.
1) Today, the Brooklyn Eagle’s article had the quote above. See the article here:
https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2025/06/14/the-coney-casino-at-council-hearing
Justin Brannan should not be voting on anything with the casino in Coney Island at this point.
2) “In Crain’s article, Richard Briffault, the former chair of the NYC’s Conflicts of Interest Board wrote in an email that Brannan’s interaction with the developers at the hearing would not be improper, since city laws against coordination with super PACs require “an actual agreement” with the candidate about the contents of the PAC’s advertisements.”
Campaign Finance shows that New Yorkers for Accountability spent $30,000 on this digital ad for Justin Brannan”
3) City and State talked more about the lobbyists.
Read the article:
Brooklyn, vote against Justin Brannan for putting Brooklyn in this position! Mark Levine said no the casino in Manhattan.
See Coney Island speak out against Councilman Justin Brannan: https://x.com/AmusingZillion/status/1934455967913030025
Brooklynites should not have to fight the Councilman to stop the casino – the Councilman should have stood with the people.
In March 2023, I wrote that Justin Brannan would be the worst thing for Coney Island because he was lobbied by the casino. Coney Island is in a terrible position and there aren’t any good Democrats standing up against this.
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June 15, 2025Cuccio’s Bakery Has a 14 Layer Cookie?
Bianca from Brooklyn reviewed Cuccio’s Bakery at 320 Avenue X in Brooklyn. She says it is more like a 14 Layer cookie and doesn’t have the traditional almond flavor.
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June 15, 2025Bill Colton’s Chief-of-Staff is in the NY Post.
Assemblyman Bill Colton’s chief-of-staff, Larry He was in the NY Post. Larry He was working for Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral campaign, but quit.
“The Post found Larry He, 48, did not disclose any of these business relationships on mandatory filings he made as chief-of-staff to Assemblyman William Colton (D-Brooklyn), a job he started in late 2023 while living in upstate New York. “
Larry He is still working for Assemblyman Bill Colton.
Story here:
https://nypost.com/2025/06/14/us-news/andrew-cuomo-campaign-aide-worked-for-companies-tied-to-ccp
The article didn’t say he resigned from Bill Colton’s office, so I asked the NY Post journalist, Will Bredderman and he said:
Larry He is a Democrat District Leader, which means he brings candidates in to run for office. Who brought Larry He to Colton’s office is the question Bill Colton will need to answer.
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June 14, 2025November Events in Bay Ridge – 2025
Saturday, November 22, 2025
1) Empty Bowls event at the Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church’s Holiday Market. Hand painted ceramic bowls made by local artists are all $25 each, with all proceeds going to the Food Pantry at the church.
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2) In Dyker Heights, the NYPD is having a free auto theft event.
3) Open House at Lutheran Elementary School at 10:00am-4:00pm. This is a private school with a 3-year-old program through 8th grade
4) Flea Market at St. Dominic’s at 2001 Bay Ridge Parkway
5) Holiday Treasures Fair at The Bay Ridge Center at 15 Bay Ridge Avenue from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
6) Free Family Art Day at Ulmer Park Library from 2:00 – 3:15 pm.
6) BINGO Fundraiser at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 4:00 pm.
7) Young DMC will be at The Bookmark Shoppe on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge at 5:00 pm to sign his children’s books.
8) 523 JAL Foundation Event at The Wicked Monk on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street from 5:00 – 10:00 pm.
9) Mobile Food Pantry in Sunset Park
10) Volunteer to plant daffodil’s in Coney Island
11) Storytelling By the Seashore at 3:00 pm in Coney Island.
12) DJ FK at Kitty Kiernan’s at 9715 – 3rd Avenue from 10:00 pm – 2:00 am. Get ready to dance.
13) Garden State Groove is playing at The Wicked Monk on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street starting at 11:00 pm.
Sunday, November 23, 2025
1) FLEA MARKET on Senator Street between 5th and 6th Avenue, Sunday November 23rd from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm – multiple vintage items, jewelry, toys, household items, both vintage and modern, shoes, vintage electronics, antique cameras and more.
2) St. Peter Catholic Academy Christmas Boutique at 8701 – 23rd Avenue 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
3) Our Lady of Grace Christmas Fair 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
4) Radio Bingo
5) BINGO at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton Parkway starting at 5:30 pm.
6) The Tambour Kings will be at Delia’s Lounge at 9224 – 3rd Avenue from 7:30 – 10:30 pm.
Monday, November 24, 2025
1) St. Peter Catholic Academy Christmas Boutique at 8701 – 23rd Avenue 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
2) CB 10 Traffic and Transportation Committee Meeting at 7:00 pm.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
1) St Finbar’s Golden Age Club at 138 Bay 20th Street has BINGO on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. 718-236-33122) PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue. Kim has BINGO at 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Usually with a complimentary buffet or snacks)
2) PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue. Kim has BINGO at 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Usually with a complimentary buffet or snacks)
3) Tenants Rights Workshop at the Bay Ridge Library at 7:00 pm.
4) Dancing with the Stars Season Finale Watch Party at The Wixcked Monk on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street in Bay Ridge at 8:00 pm.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Blood Drive at NYPD 60th Precinct at 2951 West 8th Street.
2) St Ephrem’s Friendship Club 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy has BINGO on Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. They play cards, bingo and talk with friends. It is in the Msgr. Peter V. Kain Hall.
3) Bay Ridge Chessmates meets from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue. This is for players of all levels.
4) Karaoke at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge starting at 8:00 pm.
Dizzy After Midnight will be playing at The Wicked Monk on 95th Street and 3rd Avenue starting at 11:00 pm.
Thanksgiving Eve at The Pour House
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Happy Thanksgiving Bay Ridge!
Turkey Trot in Redhook, Brooklyn st 8:10 am on Pioneer Street and Imlay Street – no registration or fees, just come and trot!
3) Thanksgiving Mass at St. Anselm on 4th Avenue and 82nd Street
See places in Bay Ridge that are celebrating Thanksgiving:
Friday, November 28, 2025
Saturday, November 29, 2025
1. No Standards will play at The Wicked Monk on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street starting at 11:00 pm.
2. Tree Lighting at Industry City at 2:00 pm.
Sunday, November 30, 2025
1) Blood Drive at St. Patrick’s on 4th Avenue and 96th Street from 9:00 – 1:30 pm. Call 800-933-2256 to get an appointment or just show up.
2) Christmas Fair at St. Athanasius Auditorium at 6120 Bay Parkway from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
3) BINGO at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton Parkwway starting at 5:30 pm.
4) See Wicked For Good at the Alpine Theater – Dress up as Teal Glinda or Team Elphaba (prize for the best outfit). Fundraiser for Narrows Community Theater $20 (includes ticket for the show. popcorn & small Coke)
See December Events in Bay Ridge:
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June 14, 2025Ron Weasly the Kitten is Available for Adoption at Sean Casey Animal Rescue
Ron Weasley, the adorable orange striped, three-month old kitten is available for adoption at Sean Casey Animal Rescue at 153 East 3rd Street in Brooklyn from 11:00 am until 5:30 pm.
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June 14, 2025PRIDE Isn’t a Photo-Op, Andrew Gounardes
Today, Senator Andrew Gounardes walked in the Pride Parade in Park Slope. I don’t think Andrew Gounardes attended Gay Ridge’ Pride event at Owls Head Park this year.
More importantly, Senator Andrew Gounardes has not spoken out or taken action when hate towards the LGBT community has appeared in Bay Ridge.
Wearing the rainbow and giving out flags is nice, but our community needs a leader to stand up against the hate.
The rainbow bench on Shore Road, that is a memorial to a teen in our community has been defaced several times and good people in the community have repainted it several times. See story:
https://connecticut.news12.com/bench-dedicated-to-memory-of-queer-teen-defaced-in-bay-ridge
After the second repainting, we should have seen Andrew Gouanardes take action. A camera placed in the area and a sign telling the haters they are being filmed will probably put an end to the nonsense.
Before the Pride bench, Pride flags were removed and even burned in Bay Ridge. And political leaders failed to take action to stop the hate.
Bay Ridge residents spoke out against the hate:
Politicians should have spoken out at that time and replaced the Pride flags to send the message to young people in our community that behavior is not acceptable. Senator Andrew Gounardes did not take action.
This week on social media, a video of some adults and children in Bay Ridge appeared. The person filming the video showed a transgender flag and said and tell me about trans rights.
(Warning on video – foul language and hate: https://x.com/EYakoby/status/1933170492166521160)
Gounardes and Brannan were tagged on the video and they ignored it, instead of speaking out against it. Gounardes is on X every day playing around, so he should have responded against the hate.
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June 14, 2025Bay Parkway and 86th Street – “A Mishap”
Why didn’t the driver take another street?
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June 14, 2025Immigrants in Sunset Park Are Nervous About Ice
The Daily News has a sad story about undocumented residents avoiding eating out or shopping because they are worried about ICE. See here:
Scaring people who are quietly living and working in their community isn’t right.
On Sunday, June 15th, Trump wrote that ICE is expanding efforts to detain and deport people.
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June 14, 2025If You Lost Your Cell Phone in Bay Ridge – Call It
A nice person found your phone and is waiting for you to call it.
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June 14, 2025Industry Yoga Classes in Bay Ridge
Industry Yoga meets on Wednesday evening at 127 Bay Ridge Avenue.
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June 14, 2025Allison Mero Missing Teen From Brooklyn
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