Scam Alert: A 71-Year-Old Woman in Bay Ridge Took Out $20,000 From the Bank and Gave It to This Man
The NYPD’s flyer says: “On Friday, April 25th around 11:00 am on 71st Street and Colonial Road, the man in the picture deceived a 71-year-old victim by using a customer service fraud protection scam on her computer! The man told the Bay Ridge senior to remove $20,000 from her bank account or the money would be taken out as penalty. She went to the bank and then the man came to her house and she gave him the money.“
THIS HAPPENED TWELVE DAYS AGO? WHY AREN’T WE GIVING EVERYONE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD A HEADS UP?
A kind Ridgite shared the sign that is only posted in some areas of the neighborhood:
Why isn’t this man’s picture and the story behind it being shared by every elected leader? Justin Brannan and Andrew Gounardes should have posted it on social media by now.
Today, the 68th Precinct shared on social media a warning about not using a jammed machine or a stranger offering assistance. Never let someone handle your bank card.
Why don’t leaders in Bay Ridge give each other a heads up the way we do as neighbors? Please share the sign, Bay Ridge.
Call 1-800-577-8477 if you know anything about this man.
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May 7, 2025Small Black Dog – “Marty” is Missing in Bay Ridge – 77th Street
Update: Marty was found and is back with his family!
Marty got out and is missing from around 77th Street and 6th Avenue in Bay Ridge.
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May 7, 2025Brooklynites Rally for a Guinea Pig
Someone dumped the guinea pig (pictured above) at the park at Bay 22nd Street. Guinea pigs can’t live in the park. The owner should have found a new home for the pet.
A kind Brooklynite saw the helpless pet and posted his picture and location. Christine S. went and got the guinea pig.
She was going to bring him to Sean Casey Animal Rescue, but Jennifer, M, another Brooklynite is adopting the guinea pig.
I don’t like guinea pigs, but this guy is cute. I’m glad their are kind people in Brooklyn, who will go out of their way to help a small animal.
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May 7, 2025NYC is Giving Out Kitchen Compost Bins
Vicky Paladino, a NYC Councilwoman from Queens made a video announcing that NYC is giving away free countertop compost bins.
Palendino didn’t like the compost bins for composting, but if you want one call your council members office. Palendino said she had 150 of them, so every office must be getting the same amount shipped to them, as the mayor wanted to better educate the public about composting.
NYC showed this photo of the compost bin on a counter:
Lee has composted for years. He uses a ceramic compost bin with a good seal. It was $17.99 when I purchased it. Now they are selling them for $50.00. I have never emptied the compost bin. Lee empties the compost bin, so get yourself a Lee as well.
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May 6, 2025Boozy Bingo at The Bean Post on 5/10
BINGO Lovers are going to be happy to see this event on May 10th at The Bean Post.
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May 6, 2025Every Business Owner on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge Should Go to This!
It’s time for the merchants to get together because there are a lot of upcoming events on 3rd Avenue!
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May 6, 2025RIP Fito – Sunset Park’s Peso Guy
I heard the sad news that Ruben Gonzalez died. In Sunset Park, we all knew him as the “Peso Guy.”
He used to sell stuff on 5th Avenue and 53rd Street (outside Rite Aide) for years, for a dollar and yell, “A peso!‘
May this sweet man rest in peace.
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May 6, 2025Student Film Festival 5/10 in Sunset Park
The 7th Annual NYC Public School Film Festival will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Sunset Park on 7th Avenue and 42nd Street at 8:00 pm. Bring a blanket and snacks.
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May 5, 2025Free Run for Children in Coney Island 5/17
On Saturday, May 17th, there is a free run in Coney Island for kids. It’s free to register for the run as well.
The NY Road Runners shared this link to register:
https://events.nyrr.org/boardwalk-kids-run-at-the-rbc-brooklyn-half?_gl=11c18zp5_gcl_au*MTIzOTIwMzYxNy4xNzQ2NDkzNTMy
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May 5, 2025St. Ephrem’s Co-Ed Football
Register: https://stephremsyouthsports.sportngin.com/…/756017508
Age Divisions:
Developmental Squad; for children born between: 2019 & 2020
Pee-Wee Division; for children born between: 2017 & 2018
Novice Division; for children born between: 2014 & 2016
Bantam Division; for children born between: 2012 & 2013
All games are played in Shore Road Park (below Shore Road, down the steps at Oliver St., or down the ramp near 97th Street).
If you have any questions, send them to: [email protected]
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May 5, 2025Malliotakis Took Action for the FDNY
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May 5, 2025Rite Aid is Closing All 178 Stores in New York
Rite Aid declared bankruptcy again. In June, they are closing all 178 stores in New York State.
The Rite Aid on 3rd Avenue and 73rd Street just spent a lot of money on shelving, so they must not have known this was going to happen.
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