Carlos Menchaca – The Silent Councilman In Sunset Park

Five hotels have been made into homeless shelters in Sunset Park.

Yet Councilman Carlos Menchaca remains silent.

Menchaca isn’t a Brooklyn native and has no ties to Sunset Park so he doesn’t care if there are more homeless shelters added to the neighborhood.

Since 2015, the city has been quietly opening homeless shelters in Sunset Park. They tell the residents it is temporary, but that’s just so the residents simmer down and go away.

The shelters in Sunset Park, Brooklyn are not helping residents find permanent housing or employment? And why would they? They would be out of work if they did that!

A meeting was held about the shelter. Carlos Menchaca’s staff said it was an open meeting. Yet, people were turned away.

Safety has become a concern around the shelters. Where’s Councilman Menchaca? No where to been seen or heard from. The papers aren’t even quoting him because…..well he’s not there. Read the comments – the citizens in Sunset Park are outing Menchaca for his lack of involvement or…..really anything.

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E-Waste Collection on Saturday October 22nd in Bay Ridge

Do you need to get rid of old electronics, like televisions, old tvs, radios, etc. There will be am  e-waste collection in Our Lady of Angels Parking Parking Lot on 73rd between 3rd & 4th Ave. on Saturday October 22.

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He Finally Loves Halloween

I love Halloween!

I grew up on an amazing block in Sunset Park. There were a lot of families with 3-7  kids each. The block was always busy and there were always kids outside playing. Halloween was amazing on my block. You didn’t need to go to the stores or other blocks to fill your bag with candy because our neighbors gave us so much. Some neighbors even made caramel popcorn balls and candy apples.

As I got older, I realized it’s our job to carry on that tradition so it’s fun for kids today. I love all the holidays, but Halloween is the holiday I decorate for the most.

When I first met Lee, he didn’t like Halloween. He grew up in Park Slope (before it was trendy and it was actually kind of beat). Lee doesn’t remember a lot of people giving out candy or doing anything for the day. He could recall some of his costumes, but didn’t have a lot of great memories.

When we came to Bay Ridge and had 150 trick or treaters the first year, Lee started to get interested in the holiday. He loved giving out the candy and seeing the kids elaborate costumes. Last year, he bought himself a clown nose and wig to wear while he gave our candy. This morning, Lee woke up early and put out some Halloween decorations and the wreath before I  woke up (it’s not even October yet).  And now he wants the dog to have a costume,

Yeah life is good – it’s the small stuff in life that makes me happy.

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Kings County Democratic County Committee Meeting 9/22

I wasn’t at this meeting, but I keep my eyes on the Brooklyn reps now because corruption is  a problem in Brooklyn.   McCreight and Warren Chan were serious about being against corruption. Apparently at one point they wouldn’t allow a vote. And then when the vote is taken (see Warren Chan’s post below) the room voted for it BUT PROXY VOTES OVERRIDE IT?   Someone has to have some more news about this.  It sounds like the Republicans who had a proxy vote issue this past year as well.

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E&J Boutique – Hidden Gem – Quiet Opening – Get There Before the Good Stuff is Gone!

E&J Boutique is the antique, collectible/thrift store on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Dyker Heights Brooklyn. The husband and wife team recently moved the shop across the street to a larger store – 7001 Fort Hamilton Pkwy.   I’ve had my eye on the store looking to see if it would open before it’s planned date of October 1st .  And it did! So we ran in to grab some treasures.

At the bottom of this picture in the center of the picture is a metal bank (the magician with the red table). It has some cool motion and would make a good gift for a 50+ year old guy who isn’t old stuff (Think Christmas).     But the real hidden gem in this picture is the knight on the far right.  Go get that for Halloween or just for the entry of your home – he’s real cool.

On the other side of this case is another bank, a Harley Davidson bank with motion.

E&J has thousands of comic books. Call them and ask if they have the one you need for your collection – (718) 775-8471

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Third Avenue Festival in Bay Ridge – October 2016

Sunday, October 2nd from 12pm – 6pm is the Third Avenue Festival in Bay Ridge from 69th Street to 94th Street. Third avenue is closed to traffic so come take a walk!    

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Remembering NY’s Finest, PO Chris Hoban

I was a teenager when Officer Hoban was killed in 1988.  His funeral was held at my church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and I remember it being a dreary and windy day. The streets around the church were packed as  hundreds of people attended it and hundreds of police officers attended the funeral. (click there to see an old picture).

After the mass, I remember my Mother being upset over Officer Hoban’s death and saying, “If someone kills a police officer, they should receive the death penalty.”  I had never heard my Mother speak about the death penalty or anyone deserving to die before this.

Twenty-eight years later, Officer Hoban is still remembered each year in Bay Ridge on the third Sunday in September.  The Chris Hoban Run is held in his honor and starts at Xaverian High School. The weather is always an amazing mix of a warm Summer day with a touch of Autumn breeze.  Although the circumstances surrounding the day are sad, the event is not.  It’s a day  in which a local hero is honored by his community. Although many of the kids running didn’t know Officer Hoban, they understand why his life is being celebrated (that in itself is important to teach young people in a community).  It’s a real spirited Bay Ridge event!

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September 18, 2016

Jumaane Williams – Nothing Happens When You Sit Around

 

People have been sitting for the pledge for years.  In America, you have the right to do as you please.  And your protest is just a moment in time that no one will remember. I didn’t hear about this on the news until days after it happened.

 

While sitting on turf was all Colin Kaepernick could do to shine light on the problem, that’s not all Jumaane Williams can do. After sitting in City Hall, Williams sat around and wrote a press release piece explaining his actions.  JUMAANE WILLIAMS COULD HAVE PENNED A BILL TO CHANGE THE LAW and started a change in the world.  Apparently that’s too hard so he took the easy route and threw us some press release politics.

 

SMH.

 

Nothing gets done when lawmakers sit around, especially when they sit around and write articles for the press. Elected official’s have a responsibility to change the laws that allow injustice to happen. Maybe Kaepernick needs to throw Williams a pen and  hold up a sign saying: “Jumaane Take It From Here.”   Kaepernick put the message out there and Williams completely missed his call to action. 

 

Also sitting around this week was Senator Jamilah Nasheed of Missouri, but I only heard about it today because when everyone is sitting around, it’s no longer news.

 

I won’t sit during the pledge because this week there are 450 more men and women half my age holding guns and risking their lives in Iraq. There are off duty police officers responding to violent acts so NY’ers don’t get hurt. How do you have the time to sit and write about your personal protest when there is so much your position could accomplish?  

I protest Jumaane Williams sitting at a table in City Hall when he was elected to represent a community, who had NO IDEA he wasn’t going to be proactive and  pass laws to stop injustice!

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