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May 9, 2026
Fire 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.
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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:
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The FDNY closed 92nd Street.
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May 9, 2026
Quds 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, 2026
Thank 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, 2026
Cracking 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, 2026
Ponzi 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, 2026
Fight 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, 2026
Fishing on the Bike Path in Bay Ridge
Great photo.
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May 9, 2026
Thugs 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, 2026
Brooklyn 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 8, 2026
Asbestos 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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May 8, 2026
Fresh Dog Food at Pet Pantry on 86th Street in Bay Ridge
Gary, the owner of Pet Pantry pet store at 693 – 86th Street shared that Fresh Pet dog food is not sold at Pet Pantry.
His prices are fair and his store is nicely stocked.
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May 8, 2026
Mother’s Day Cupcakes at Charmed By JLM
Bitten Brooklyn Bake Shop is having a Mother’s Day cupcake popup at Charmed By JLM boutique at 8311 – 3rd Avenue.
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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.

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:

The FDNY closed 92nd Street.

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.

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.

DSNY was cracking down on vendors on 8th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

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.

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’s office encourages anyone who believes they may be the victim of a financial scam to contact the police.

This video shows a group of people fighting with machetes outside of 1535 Shore Parkway in Bath Beach, Brooklyn.

Great photo.

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

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!

Senator Steve Chan shared that asbestos has been found at 2501 – 86th Street. He wrote this:

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.”

Gary, the owner of Pet Pantry pet store at 693 – 86th Street shared that Fresh Pet dog food is not sold at Pet Pantry.

His prices are fair and his store is nicely stocked.

Bitten Brooklyn Bake Shop is having a Mother’s Day cupcake popup at Charmed By JLM boutique at 8311 – 3rd Avenue.

I’m glad the Brooklynite got to see the thieves being arrested.