Andrew Gounardes Was Silent When Gov. Hochul Cut Afterschool Programs in NYC. Today, He Says It is Cruel of Trump to Defund Programs
When afterschool programs were defunded last Spring, Senator Andrew Gounardes was silent. Why didn’t he say Governor Hochul was being incredibly cruel to Brooklyn Families?
Now that Trump had cut a program, Gounardes spoke out:
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May 26, 2025Not Enough Lifeguards at Brooklyn Beaches 2025
NYC has been training lifeguards during the Winter months, so residents in Coney Island thought there would be more life guards this Summer.
On Memorial Day, there were no lifeguards on duty from West 20th Street to West 33rd Street.
There were three lifeguards between Stillwell Avenue and the Steeplechase Pier.
There was one lifeguard chair staffed on the beach in front of the Parachute Jump.
Residents are worried that there aren’t enough lifeguards to keep people safe at the beach this season.
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May 26, 2025National Anthem Sung at Yankees Game Sung By Brooklynite, Daniel Rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez from Sunset Park, Brooklyn sang the National Anthem at the Yankees game tonight.
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May 26, 2025Councilmember Zhuang Calls for More Chinese Language Options for NYC Services
Councilwoman Susan Zhuang was on Channel 1 News talking about the need for better communication in NYC. She said that many Asian people throughout NYC will contact her office because they know she will help them and be able to communicate with them.
Councilwoman Susan Zhuang called for more Chinese Language Services for people in her district and Citywide, so people can get help from the politicians who represent their district.
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May 26, 2025Hamilton Pizza & Pasta Opened in Bay Ridge
Hamilton Pizza & Pasta opened at 9050 Fort Hamilton Parkway. They have the same phone number as the pizzeria that was there for many years – Landy’s Pizzeria.
Good luck to the new owners!
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May 26, 2025AMA Animal Rescue Needs to Relocate in Bklyn
AMA Animal Rescue in Brooklyn must vacate their current location by October 14, 2025.
They have a Spring Raffle here:
https://go.rallyup.com/pawsforacause/Campaign/Details
They have a GoFundMe to help with relocating costs. See here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/our-shelter-is-closing-but-you-can-help-keep-it-alive
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May 25, 2025Justin Brannan Slammed in the New York Times
Read the article here:
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May 25, 2025Memorial Day Parade in Bay Ridge Today 5/26
The Bay Ridge Memorial Day Parade starts at 11:00 am on 3rd Avenue and 76th Street
The Wicked Monk
DutchMazz recorded the parade:
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May 25, 2025Police Got the Perps….They Need Help Locating This Victim
Senator Steve Chan shared this message: The 62 precinct needs your help. This afternoon at around 3:00 pm, this man was the victim of a bait and switch scam on Bay Parkway around 66th Street.
Two perpetrators took this man’s chain and switched it with a fake.
Officers witnessed this and chased down the perps and got them in custody.
When the cops went back to get the victim, the victim disappeared. If you know him, please contact Senator Chan or the 62 Precinct. 718-236-6211
Great work NYPD! I hope they got the two thieves, who have been doing the bait-and-switch with seniors in this area for a long time.
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May 25, 2025Visit the Patriotic Holiday House!
Stop by the Bay Ridge Holiday House at 635 – 79th Street.
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May 25, 2025Beagle Found on Cropsey Ave. in Brooklyn
UPDATE: The beagle is now at the NYPD 60th Precinct.
Nice people found this cute beagle on Cropsey Avenue (by Chipotle). He’s a male, but did not have a collar. Proof of ownership required. Text pic: 646-578-0717
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May 25, 2025When Someone Gets Hurt, We Will Wish We Did Something
A good neighbor shared the marks from someone doing donuts on 3rd Avenue and 88th Street. Now that we know, how do we take action?
We can hear them racing at night – Andrew Gounardes’ bill didn’t do anything.
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