Dan Donovan – The Congressman Who Forgets He Represents Bay Ridge
President Donald Trump issued a Muslim Ban and Congressman Dan Donovan doesn’t think he needs to be present for his community in Bay Ridge. People have so many questions and concerns. Donovan wants to hold the title of Congressman, but would rather sit at his desk in Staten Island than travel over the bridge and hold a town hall meeting.
Has Donovan ever held a town hall in Bay Ridge?
Press release politics is the name of the game for Donovan. I can bet if I showed ten Bay Ridge residents Dan Donavan’s picture, 9 out of 10 would not be able to identify him either by name or as their Congressman.
One day, Dan Donovan’s daughter will have to sit and watch the video of Eric Garner and this video of her father being out of touch with the people he is suppose to represent.
Since Donovan wouldn’t hear the people (some yelled out to Donovan, “Answer your phone””) they went to him. (See the story and the video) Donovan is outshined by almost everyone who spoke after him.
Story here too.
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February 5, 2017Cover of the NewYorker Designed by Bay Ridge Artist
What a beautiful…..but sad design on the NewYorker Magazine. The artist, John W. Tomac lives in Bay Ridge.
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February 5, 2017Glad to See Sunset Park Organizing to Get Rid of Carlos Menchaca
Sunset Park is tired of their absent Councilman.
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February 5, 2017Liam McCabe and John Quaglione are Running for City Council – Bay Ridge
Liam McCabe and John Quaglione are running for City Council – Bay Ridge
See update: August 2017 Debate
The Republican Party in Bay Ridge must be dead. Two candidates – John Quaglione and Liam McCabe announced they are running for the City Council position for Bay Ridge. Why was Ted Ghorra so anxious to become the head of the Republican Party if he wasn’t going to put up local Republicans for office? It obviously isn’t the united party that Ghorra tried to present as support is divided amongst the different factions.
John Quaglione works at Marty Golden’s office and is a typical politician. Quaglione thinks crying on Twitter to NYC 311 or taking a picture of graffiti on a mailbox is “doing something.” All it does is show us that Marty Golden doesn’t have any connections and his staff can’t get the job done. Quaglione already ran for City Council and lost (by a lot). A few years ago we contacted Marty Golden and had to deal with Quaglione instead. Quaglione’s comunication skills were very poor and his attitude throughout was that he was doing us a favor. He didn’t get back to us and seemed so disorganized – Golden should have stepped in and handled it when he saw Quaglione did not. Ironically, when I wrote about my experience with Quaglione as Golden’s staffer, I received a lot of messags. I also received a weird response from someone using the character name, Emily Thorne. The IP address 38.108.201.10 (see pic below or it in the comments). IP locators have really improved a lot over the years – try this one here with that IP address. Then search go to LinkedIn and search for the organization and scroll through – we were surprised to see who was behind the message. You never know who is lurking and being a creep.
Liam McCabe also announced he is running. In September, McCabe yammered on about being a Conservative – see video below. Now McCabe is a Republican.
In the video, McCabe is known introduced as a community activist. McCabe found some support on Facebook after calling DeBlasio some names on Facebook, but most people in Bay Ridge just recognize that it’s noise. On February 6th, McCabe will be participating in the Hope Count even though he is aware the 2016 Hope Count tried to tell us that homelessness was down 12% last year, when everyone in NYC knows homelessness is up. The Hope Count doesn’t change a thing for the people in our neighborhood who are homeless. McCabe worked for a Congressman who had the resources to change the homeless situation in Bay Ridge and neither Donovan (or McCabe) did a thing about it. McCabe also worked for Congressman Grimm, who most people in Bay Ridge didn’t know. When Grimm walked in parades, people would whisper, “Who is that?” A man running before Grimm would yell out, “Shake Congressman Grimm’s hand.” The two absent Congressmen are all McCabe has known, so Bay Ridge can’t expect much here. I don’t personally know McCabe, but I had an unpleasant encounter with him online. In fact, we are actually surprised to see he is running for office. I will share more on this when I have time. For now, some are enjoying watching McCabe pandering.
Finally, there is the candidate running over the bridge from Staten Island trying to claim the 145k councilman salary. Staten Island Bob is being backed by the Craig Eaton faction and developer/supermarket owner John Catsimatidis. Like Quaglione, Capano has already run for City Council for our area and lost. Capano also tried to be our Assemblyman and lost. I’ve lived in Bay Ridge for seven years and I have never seen Capano at any event here (Chris Hoban Run, Festivals, etc) . Capano is a press release politician like Nicole Malliotakis. I wrote about why Capano is wrong for Bay Ridge here. I guess Capano thought the Bay Ridge seat was open and no one was going to run for it. Why didn’t he try for a position in Staten Island where he has lived all of these years?
Capano lost to Gentile
Capano lost to Brook-Krasny
If the Republican Party had an ounce of strength in Bay Ridge, Ghorra would endorse Quaglione because he is the only Republican candidate in the area. The fact that he isn’t endorsing him for the primary tells us Ghorra doesn’t think Quaglione can win. Ghorra should be denouncing Bob Capano as he is from Staten Island and hasn’t been part of Bay Ridge for many years. And McCabe has only been a Republican for three months so I am not sure how well he could represent the Republican party. Maybe Ghorra is holding back and there will be “a secret candidate” before closing time.
The online banter between the candidate is funny and very telling. Both Capano and McCabe must be afraid of Quaglione as they teamed up on Twitter. Quags has been a Republican all his life and lives in Bay Ridge.
Several sites say that Quags announcement on the same day as McCabes was a political punch, but Quaglione probably believes he was the only one who should be announcing candidacy since he was the last candidate to run for the position.
Quaglione has only called out Capano because of Staten Island……Staten Island Bob.
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February 4, 2017Linda Sarsour From Bay Ridge is Suing Donald Trump
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February 4, 2017Malliotakis Keeps Pushing the Same Bill – Even Though they Were Refused the Year Before
One thing about Nicole Malliotakis, she will keep beating a dead horse.
I’ve seen her do this over and over. Once a bill is dead – move on Nicole. It’s like she gets stuck or doesn’t want to write a new bill, so she just keeps beating on the old bill to make it look like she is doing something.
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February 3, 2017Valentine’s Day in Bay Ridge 2017
Valentine’s Day events, specials, and Bay Ridge restaurants celebrating the day of love!
Where can I get a heart pizza in Bay Ridge?
I don’t know anywhere in Bay Ridge that makes a heart pizza, but Johnny’s Pizzeria on 5th Avenue and 58th Street in Sunset Park makes (and sometimes delivers to Bay Ridge – even all the way down in Bay Ridge when they have a delivery person – $15. If you really need the heart pizza, call before 718-492-9735 and talk to Johnny). BTW, if I find out about a shop in Bay Ridge that delivers a heart pizza, I will post it here.
Stores in Bay Ridge with cute gifts ideas – see here
If you want your child to make something cute for your husband or wife, take them to Norma’s Arts & Crafts Store 7813 – 3rd Avenue. Norma will have them sit down at a table and make something very sweet and inexpensive. 718-921-9200
Couples Massage Specials at Green Spa 1 hour for $250/90 minutes for $330 8804 – 3rd Avenue
Don’t forget to stop at Paws Truly 7607 – 3rd Avenue pet Seamus and get your dog a treat!
February 1st – 8th – The Greenhouse Cafe at 7713 Third Avenue is collecting candy and other items for Veteran’s (info here). This is an easy one – drop some candy (or sugar free treats off)
February 5th – Brunch and Painting Class at Delias – info here
Feb 9 – Feb 12th Order dinner to be delivered to you from a local business – 3 course meal and organic wine from Simply Di-Delicious [email protected] or 917 297 3881
February 9th – Pinot’s Palette 7-9pm – Drink while you paint a wine glass. 21+ Register here
February 10th – DIY Valentine Terrarium Workshop at Lonestar – 7 pm / $40 or 2 people for $70. Workshop includes all supplies… Cash bar for drinks and food. Contact Toni to reserve your spot
February 10th – Parents Night from 7-10 pm. Drop the kids off at Hoteikan Dojo for fun, games and music with the Hoteikan family! Children 5 and up are welcome to attend! Hoteikan Dojo 7017 Fort Hamilton Parkway Must RSVP by 2/6/17 $20.00 – Buy tickets here
February 11th – Sirico’s Valentine’s Celebration – 7pm – 12 am – 4 course meal $79.50 – cash bar 8023 – 13th Avenue DJ playing 70’s and 80’s music
February 11th – Oasis Singles Event Lefferts ParkChurch 7524-14th Avenue at 6PM. Join singles of all ages and from all walks of life. Evening features a hot buffet, live music and fellowship. Admission is $15 at the door. No advance tickets. More info 718-836-0029 [email protected]
February 12 – Valentine’s Brunch at Delia’s. Brunch with tarot card reading – info here
February 13 – Beginner Crochet Class at The Bookmarke Shop 7-9 pm (2 two hour classes -$60) – see here
February 14th – Schnitzel Haus – German Restaurant – Valentine Special – Chicken Valentino stuffed with gouda,black forrest ham and red bell peppers. Served over sweet potato mash topped with a balsamic sauce and broccoli. 7319-5th Avenue
February 14th – Sancho’s Restaurant 7410 – 3rd Avenue
February 14th – Blue Agave 7215 3rd Avenue – Mexican food $35 – 3 Course Prefix Menu that includes a complimentary glass of champagne.
February 14th – Candlelight Dinner at Glow Thai 7107 – 3rd Avenue – candle lit dinner with complimentary glass of Champagne
February 14th – Suki New 9208 3rd Avenue Call 718-238-2323
February 14th – Vesuvio’s Valentine Dinner – Kids Menu available too – More info here
February 14th – Il Fortunato Restaurant is has a special Valentine’s Menu. Il Fortunato is at 2902 Emmons Ave
February 14th – White Castle 4-9 pm – Valentine’s Evening at White Castle – must make reservations – see info
February 14th – Sip and Paint at Pinot’s Palette – $48 a person – register here – 13th Avenue
February 14th – Fushimi has a couple’s special for Valentine’s Day – 4 course meal plus prosecco $119.00 – I saw this on a banner outside the restaurant. Fushimi is at 9316 – 4th Avenue
February 14th – We Rock the Spectrum in Staten Island is having Parents Night Out – 6-9:00pm $35 for children ages 4-10
Last year these places had Valentine’s Day Specials too.
February 18th – Parent’s Survival Night 5:00-8:00 pm at The Little Gym. Fun for children ages 4-12 with the AirTrak, gymnastics, LEGO, arts/crafts and Pizza Dinner. All while YOU ENJOY 3 hours of PEACE and QUIET! Call 718-259-6878 to reserve or do it online: $40 members/$50 non-members.
Darn Donuts
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February 3, 2017Lead Found in the Water at McKinley JHS – Brooklyn
The drinking water at McKinley Junior High School contained dangerously high levels of lead – story here. McKinley Junior High School is on on 73rd Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. There are a lot of old schools in Brooklyn. Of course, these old schools have old plumbing systems. It’s good that they are checking and making repairs so the schools are safe for children.
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February 2, 2017Shuttle Bus Petition Needed while the Bay Ridge Avenue Station is Closed
While the Bay Ridge Avenue station is closed for repair – story here, people would like a shuttle bus available to get to 59th Street and 4th Avenue. Andrew Gournardes has a petition here for people to sign.
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February 2, 2017Bob Capano Fails at Press Release Politics
Bob Capano tweeted a press release yesterday, January 30th. The press release had Vito Palmeri’s name at the top. As usual, the press release didn’t mention anything the politician is DOING for Bay Ridge. It’s just a nonsense press release that a politician uses to get his name in the paper. Weak journalists let press releases into their paper because it’s easier than researching and finding out the news!
If either Staten Island Bob or his Communications Director, Vito Palmeri reread the press release, they would have caught that the word Council was misspelled.
I shared Capano’s tweet:
Here’s my tweet with Capano’s tweet unavailable because he deleted it. This is the second time a Capano tweet has disappeared (read about the first deleted tweet here).
Justin Brannan has been standing with Bay Ridge parents for years! Capano would know that if he lived here.
Imagine this guy was actually elected and just sent out press releases haphazardly!
Bay Ridge has enough press release politicians!
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February 1, 2017Target is Coming to 18th Avenue
If you see me dancing, it’s because I just heard the news that Target is coming to 18th Avenue and 64th Street. Story here
Okay so it will be a small Target, but who cares. Everyone loves Target!
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February 1, 2017Chelsea Cobo – Family is still searching for her.
Chelsea Cobo – last seen in Sunset Park, Brooklyn in May 2016. Family is still searching for her.
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