Pizza Eating Contest in Park Slope 8/19/17
Update: The winner at 14 slices – see Tweet here
Artichoke Pizza in Park Slope is having a Pizza Eating Contest on August 19th.
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August 15, 2017Drag Queen Story Hour at the Bay Ridge Library
Bay Ridge Library is hosting Drag Queen Story Hour on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 11:30 am to 12:30 pm . The Bay Ridge Library is at 7223 Ridge Blvd.
For more information on this program, see: here
This program is being held in the meeting room and will be first come, first served, until the space is at capacity. Recommended for children 3-7 years old.
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August 14, 2017The View from Bay Ridge
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August 14, 2017SILENT Reverend El-Yateem Just Woke Up…..a Week Later
Four United States House of Representatives members from Brooklyn want street signs at Fort Hamilton Army Base because they believe they are offensive to thousands of Brooklyn residents, military and families members of slaves that General Robert Lee and Stonewall Jackson fought to hold as slaves.
The Four Politicians are: Yvette Clarke, Hakeem Jeffries, Jerrold Nadler and Nydia Velázquez. A letter dated July 20, 2017 was shared in the news and on social media on August 7th. In 2015, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams also asked for these signs to be removed.
Last Monday, August 7th, the Army Base responded with a letter that they were not changing the name of the Army Base. We read it and we were surprised that it wasn’t a topic of discussion on social media. We thought the signs should be removed because there are military who live on the Army Base who are offended by the signs and so are their children (although this might not affect you, this is important to people who live there). A week went by and Reverend El-Yateem didn’t speak out for them.
Let’s say that El-Yateem missed the August 7th local news. On August 8th, it was on the cover of the news.
Still El-Yateem said nothing. He didn’t even retweet any of the news about the four politicians who were interested in renaming streets. He didn’t agree with any of them or support them publicly. In June 2017, Justin Brannan discussed his thoughts on the topic in the New Yorker. Brannan is also running for city council in D43 and has never backed away from controversial topics. Like El-Yateem, the other candidates have been silent.
Then #Charlottesville happened this weekend (August 12th) and Reverend El-Yateem work up.
Here is Reverend El-Yateem’s first mention of Fort Hamilton on Monday August 14th at 8:10 AM:
This afternoon, El-Yateem tweeted invited people to a press release he is holding tomorrow on 101st Street to see him use the weekend’s events to get some publicity for him doing nothing but standing around tomorrow. THIS IS NOT LEADERSHIP – THIS IS A POLITICIAN PLAYING POLITICS in our community.
Where was El-Yateem last week?
El-Yateem put up a selfie, changed his Facebook picture to one that glorified him more and talked about how he was 100% backed by Planned Parenthood (he forgot to mention that other candidates were as well).
Why wasn’t Reverend Khader El-Yateem upset and outraged last Monday when the Fort Hamilton Army Base letter came out and stated they would not remove the signs? Why did it take him a week to respond to racism? El-Yateems two Facebook pages and his Twitter account have nothing about it Fort Hamilton on them until today.
This is not the first time I have seen El-Yateem be silent in Bay Ridge.
And this isn’t the first time we have seen politicians not do anything until cameras are involved.
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August 14, 2017Boneless Monday at Kettle Black in Bay Ridge
Kettle Black in Bay Ridge has #Boneless Monday. I don’t even like chicken and those look good.
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August 14, 2017Abbate Nods at Brannan, Not Chirico
Vincent Chirico was the chief of staff for Petere Abbate, so a nod to Brannan was not expected.
Peter Abbate endorsed Justin Brannan and we are glad to see he recognized Brannan’s passion and leadership in Bay Ridge! Abbate said to The Brooklyn Eagle, “I have known Justin for as long as he has been active in public service, fighting to improve our community. Time and again, I have seen his unrivaled passion and energy on just about every issue facing the 43rd District, from the need for improved transportation to improving our public schools. Justin is committed to southern Brooklyn and he’ll fight for what our community needs most”
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August 14, 2017Foster a Kitten for a Few Weeks
This is a great opportunity to see if you want a cat and try it out and see if you are ready for one. Foster a kitten from Sean Casey Animal Rescue. They have dogs you can foster as well!
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August 14, 2017Nicole Malliotakis is Blanketing Journalists’ E-mail With Press Releases
In Brooklyn, reporters can sit on their house and write an article about Nicole Malliotakis because a press release with some information has come in. Many writers don’t, but a lot do because it’s an easier and faster way to get a column written.
That’s why a lot of the local Bay Ridge newspapers are filled with nonsense and don’t contain actual news.
Look:
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August 13, 2017The NY Islanders Hockey Team Partner Up For Free Skate Program – Ages 5-8 Girls and Boys
Although the program says it is FREE, there is actually a $150 materials fee which includes the 6 on ice sessions, jersey, helmet, ice skates, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, pants, shin pads, socks, bag and stick.
The NY Islanders Association will be running a six week program for children (boys and girls) ages 5-8. It meets on Saturdays – September 16, 23, 30, October 7. 14 and 21. They will be using Abe Stark Ice Arena in Coney Island which is next to MCU Park. You can register here. After the six week program, there is a team your child can join for the season if they like it (but it cost more $) Limited space so register soon.
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August 13, 2017Free Movie Tonight in Owl’s Head Park – Dirty Dancing
Movies Under the Stars: Dirty Dancing – Sunday, August 13, 2017 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join NYC Parks and New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment for this free film!
This classic romantic dance drama follows Baby (Jennifer Grey) as she spends a summer at a resort in the Catskills with her family, against her will. But, when the resort’s dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze), enlists Baby as his new partner, and the two fall in love and have a magical summer despite Baby’s father’s disapproval. The film features Cynthia Rhodes and Jerry Orbach, as well as the award-winning song, “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”.
Know Before You Go: You should come before 8:00 p.m. to get your spot for the movie. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair. Food is OK, but no alcohol or smoking is permitted.
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August 13, 2017Target on 18th Avenue in Brooklyn is Hiring
Target will be opening on Wednesday, October 18th at on 6401 – 18th Avenue (in the old Mandees spot) BUT THEY ARE HIRING NOW – Until September 6th.
If you are interested in working at Target, you can apply at any other Target store, visit Target.com/careers or attend one of the stores hiring events.
Hiring Events:
August 16 from noon to 7 p.m. at the City Point Target (445 Albee Square West – Downtown Brooklyn)
August 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at A+ Academy (1766 65th Street).
August 30 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the City Point Target (445 Albee Square West)
September 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City Point Target (445 Albee Square West)
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August 12, 2017Chickens Stolen from Narrows Botanical Gardens
Someone broke into the chicken coop area and stole two of the largest chickens at the Narrows Botanical Gardens. Strangely, it happened during the day on August 10th.
It’s very sad that someone would steal community chickens :(
If you know anything about the missing chickens, please report it to: Narrows Community Garden
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