Angelo and Maria Venuto’s Special Night at Mama Rao’s – Friday, May 23rd
Experience a Serenata Italiana at Mama Rao’s Restaurant at 6408 – 11th Avenue featuring Angelo Venuto and his daughter, Maria. There is a four-course dinner including wine and sangria.
Call for a reservation: 718 745 2269.
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May 19, 2025Bike Stolen – John J. Carty Park
Last night, a 8-year-old boy was pushed off his bike around 7:00 pm by two masked men. The men were in their early 20’s. How awful!
There was no mention of this on Councilman Justin Brannan or Senator Andrew Gounardes’ social media pages – it’s like they don’t live here with us.
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May 18, 2025Russian Blue Cat Missing in Bay Ridge – 97th St.
UPDATE: FREYA HAS BEEN FOUND
A Russian Blue cat named Freya got out on 97th Street – keep your eyes open Bay Ridge.
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May 18, 2025Don B. Lee Street Renaming – 70th & 15th Ave.
Today, 70th Street and 15th Avenue was renamed in honor of Don Lee.
Don Lee was an activist, who fought for the Asian Community in Brooklyn and in Chinatown. See all the times he spoke out here:
https://abc7ny.com/post/memorial-pays-tribute-advocate-don-lee-fought-asian/14858945
Two hundred people attended to support Don’s wife and daughter and honor his memory as they pulled the cover off the new sign.
New York City celebrated a legend this weekend by renaming a street in Brooklyn after Don B. Lee. We miss you my friend. May your legacy live on forever. #aapiheritagemonth #aapimonth #aapi @HCS_Homecrest pic.twitter.com/95DBC8qOXx
— CeFaan Kim (@CeFaanKim) May 18, 2025
Journalist, CeFann Kim from ABC News attended and spoke about his friend, Don Lee.
What a beautiful occasion. The unveiling of #Donbleeway in Brooklyn in front if @HCS_Homecrest , with many leaders, @alexaforcouncil , @CeFaanKim @tihuachang with assemblymember @AMGraceLee . Never forget Don's contributions. pic.twitter.com/DW19KTYJeV
— Jan Lee (@janccrc) May 17, 2025
I don’t know of any streets that were named after Asian leaders in the area, but no one has said this is the first one for the area either.
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May 18, 2025Crash on 16th Ave & 69th Street in Brooklyn
Senator Steve Chan shared the photos and information: There was a collision on 69th Street and 16th Avenue this morning.
The scooter T-boned the car. The street is a 4-way-stop. Thankfully, there were only minor injuries!
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May 18, 2025Norwegian Parade in Bay Ridge Today!
Photo: Tom Hilton
If you missed the parade:
Photo: Tom Hilton
Photo: Tom Hilton
Photo: Tom Hilton
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May 17, 2025EvGo Electric Charging Station Coming to 92nd Street and 5th Avenue – Former KFC Spot
An EvGo electric charging station is coming to 92nd Street and 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge.
See street view here:
https://is.gd/vIT1aF
Crains New York shared about the KFC building demolition. See:
https://is.gd/aaJbbv
This Kentucky Fried Chicken closed in 2020.
In May 2020, a medical office wanted to use that location. They spoke at a CB 10 meeting about closing an exit on the lot, but they didn’t receive the response they wanted.
In 2022, EVGo bought the property for $5.3 million. In 2023, another company bought the property for $5.6 million, but EVGo will be leasing from them.
While electric car owners and scooter riders will be glad to see the fast charging station, PS 104 parents are not going to be happy about its location across the street from a school because of the increased traffic.
Who in NYC would approve a charging station near a school when there has been plenty of research about EMFs and children?
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May 17, 2025Small White Dog Found on 86th Street – Brooklyn
A small white dog was found on 86th Street and Bay 7th Street tonight.
A nice person took your dog to the 62nd Precinct at 1925 Bath Avenue.
Bring proof of ownership to the precinct to get your dog.
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May 17, 2025Oversized Boat Crashed Into the Brooklyn Bridge – Two People Dead -17 Injured
Around 9:00 pm tonight, the top of the Mexican Navy’s boat mast broke off as it passed under the Brooklyn Bridge.
See a video of sailors on the sails when it hit the bridge:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AiDuBYqG7
Staten Island Radio shared pictures from earlier in the evening. The sailors were on the sails:
The NY Post shared that there were 200 people onboard.
Some of them are hurt. See story:
KeanKBurke shared a video here:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJxoMzBMLDG
More videos on Citizen:
https://is.gd/KdwFx9
RIP to the two sailors who have died. This is so sad because they were just trying to entertain and bring smiles to people.
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May 17, 2025Flag of Support for 68th Precinct
This is nice:
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May 17, 2025RIP Dave Elligers – President of the Friends of Historic New Utrecht
We were sad to hear the news that Dave Elligers, the President of the Friends of Historic New Utrecht died this morning.
Dave died this morning on the cemetery property, as he was opening the shed to work with the volunteers this morning in Bensonhurst.
If you ever went to an event at the New Utrecht Reformed Church on 84th Street and 18th Avenue, you would have met Dave Elliger, a historian, who loved sharing the history of the church. During Liberty Weekend, Elliger would give tours of the Colonial-Era cemetery, while reenactments occurred on the grounds.
RIP Dave. Thanks for taking care of Brooklyn.
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May 17, 2025Angelina Gonzalez – Missing Staten Island Teen
Angelina Gonzalez is a missing 16-year-old from Staten Island. She was last seen at 10:30 pm on Saturday, May 10th.
Angelina is 5’7” and 130lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She is a student at Tottenville High School.
Call 718-876-4366 or 800-577-8477 if you see Angelina.
This is not the first time Angelina has gone missing. In April 2024, she was gone as well:
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