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June 12, 2025
Beautiful Garden Outside Bay Ridge Library
Before (Photo: Jimmy Johnson)
The Brooklyn Public Library’s mini garden on Ridge and 73rd Street looks fantastic.
Jimmy Johnson from NGB helped on this project and shared the photos. I loved that he helped them use some perennials, which come back every year!
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June 12, 2025
The NYS Senate Voted to Abolish Citizen’s Arrest
Yesterday, the NYS Senate voted to abolish Citizen’s Arrest in NYS.
Senator Steve Chan and Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton voted against the bill. Senator Chan shared the photo above to show his vote!
Senator Andrew Gounardes voted in favor of abolishing Citizen’s Arrest and did not share anything about his vote on social media:
See the bill:
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5138#:~:text=Section%20two%20of%20the%20bill,use%20physical%20or%20deadly%20force.
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June 11, 2025
(See Update) Water Shut Off in Bensonhurst – 6/11/25. Water to Go Station on 79th Street & 17th Avenue
Update: Senator Steve Chan’s office shared that the water was turned back on at 5:52 am on 6/12/25.
Senator Steve Chan shared that the water was shut off in Bensonhurst due to a leak.
Ninety buildings and 70 household are affected. A water-to-go station was set up on 79th Street and 17th Avenue to get clean drinking water.
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June 11, 2025
Father’s Day in Bay Ridge – June 15, 2025
Happy Father’s Day Bay Ridge!
1) Greenhouse Cafe at 7721 – 3rd Avenue has a Father’s Day Brunch and Dinner
2) Schnitzel Haus at 7319 5th Avenue
3) HOM 8810 – 3rd Avenue has Brunch. Reservations 718-238- 4HOM

4) The Corner has brunch and lunch for Father’s Day.
5) Cebu has brunch and lunch. 718-492-5095
6) Ariang Restaurant at 8812 – 4th Avenue
7) Mama Rao’s on 11th Avenue – Reservations are available at 718-745-2269
Stuff to Do: Sunday, June 15, 2025
1) Dave and Busters on Atlantic Avenue at 1:00 pm.
https://www.prekindle.com/event/53957-dad-games-2025-brooklyn
2) Ax Throwing at Kick Ax at 622 Degraw Street. (Info here)
3) Max Christopher will be at The Leif at 5:00 pm.
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June 10, 2025
Bay Ridge Showed Up Against the Citibike Expansion
Community Board 10’s office was packed with Ridgites, who wanted to express their thoughts about the Citibike Expansion in Bay Ridge. Go Bay Ridge!
Watch here:
If we had better councilman, he would have negotiated for this community. Justin Brannan has failed to stand up AGAIN. When politicians leave you to fight when they should have taken care of this, vote them out.
Bay Ridge residents were there with hope and saying everything that was wrong with Lyft’s huge expansion of Citibikes. Some of these people should consider running for office because they delivered good speeches (many supported having some new docks).
Those who called into the Zoom were well prepared because they wanted to help their neighbors. I was nodding along with you as you spoke.
Some Citibikes are needed in the community because people would like to ride around Brooklyn.
It was sad to hear that Citibike docks are being placed in front of people’s homes. Someone should have done a better job with the locations. While the community should be excited for the new addition, they aren’t because Lyft is overstepping on public space.
Doris on CB 10 noted that restaurants have to pay to place outdoor cafes outside their property. Why isn’t Lyft paying? Check back tomorrow and I will share more on this.
Many CB 10 members also spoke out for the community. I appreciate the CB 10 Member who loves bike riding and called this a land grab. CB member who contacted the DOT and asked questions. Richie Barsamian, I appreciate you voice for the community again.
One guy who sits on CB 10 didn’t share the lobbyist for this project. He’s a political person. Not saying the truth to the community isn’t helping anyone!
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June 10, 2025
Justin Brannan, Who Talked About Defunding the Police, Asked His Opponent About Defunding?
Tonight NY 1 had a debate between Mark Levine and Justin Brannan for NYS Comptroller.
Before the debate, Courtney Gross, a reporter with NY 1 said that Justin Brannan did not defund the police.
I sent NY1 Brannan’s tweet where he answered “Ya I’m in” when someone asked which politicians would defund the police by one billion.
I wrote about this in 2020:
https://www.queenoftheclick.com/2020/06/29/justin-brannan-wants-to-defund-the-police
Justin Brannan was part of the Progressive Caucus of NYC Council and they wanted to defund the police by five billion in 10 years. See their tweet:
At tonight’s debate, Brannan tried to point a finger at his opponent. His opponent is sharp and called Brannan right out. For an experienced politician, Brannan looked ridiculous.
Brannan wanted to stick his opponent with “defund the police.” At the end of the debate, the journalists were laughing over Brannan’s strange question and Courtney said Justin Brannan had voted to defund.
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June 10, 2025
Uropartners on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn Moved
Uropartners moved to 745 – 64th. Street, 4th. Floor 718-283-7770, option 1
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June 10, 2025
Councilman David Carr’s Office Will Be in Brooklyn on Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Brooklynites in David Carr’s district find him and his staff very responsive!
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June 10, 2025
Have Flooding in Your Basement? Get $40
The Center for the Study of Brooklyn at Brooklyn College is currently conducting research on homeowners and renters who have experienced basement flooding in Brooklyn and Queens, as a result of heavy rainfall during storms surges. Interviewees will be given $40 for their participation, and their information will be kept confidential.
Interested? Pre-interview Questionnaire available here:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeNaRyty6qQi3…/viewform
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June 10, 2025
Medical Aid in Dying Act – NYS Senate 35 to 27
The New York State Senate passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act by a vote of 35–27. The bill now goes to Governor Kathy Hochul for final approval.
Instead of discussing his vote on social media, Andrew Gounardes chose to talk about Trump. Many made videos or graphics like this:
We need a leader who isn’t going to play on social media, but can communicate with the district about what’s going on. In prior years, Gounardes was against this bill.
Steve Chan:
In the NYS Assembly:
Michael Tannousis, Alec Brook-Krasny & Lester Chang voted against it.
Michael Tannousis explained his vote thoroughly. See video:
This week, I voted against the Medical Aid in Dying Act. I recognize the profound emotional weight of this issue. Witnessing a loved one suffer at the end of life is truly devastating, and every individual deserves dignity and compassion during such a difficult time, especially… pic.twitter.com/MPXZ2TgPHJ
— Mike Tannousis (@MikeTannousis) May 1, 2025

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June 10, 2025
CB 10 Meeting About Citibike is Tonight 6/10
Tonight there is a Community Board 10 meeting at 8119- 5th Avenue at 7:00 pm about the Citibike expansion into Bay Ridge – you can also participate over Zoom.
Look who is planning to be there:
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June 9, 2025
Whose Wants the EV Charging Station on 5th & 92nd Street in Bay Ridge?
I couldn’t figure it out until I read an interview that that was published today.
The New York Editorial Board interview with Justin Brannan:
https://nyeditorialboard.substack.com/p/justin-brannan-interview-transcript
Justin Brannan revealed that he purchased an electric car. This location is close to his home.
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The Brooklyn Public Library’s mini garden on Ridge and 73rd Street looks fantastic.

Jimmy Johnson from NGB helped on this project and shared the photos. I loved that he helped them use some perennials, which come back every year!

Yesterday, the NYS Senate voted to abolish Citizen’s Arrest in NYS.

Senator Steve Chan and Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton voted against the bill. Senator Chan shared the photo above to show his vote!

Senator Andrew Gounardes voted in favor of abolishing Citizen’s Arrest and did not share anything about his vote on social media:

See the bill:

Update: Senator Steve Chan’s office shared that the water was turned back on at 5:52 am on 6/12/25.

Senator Steve Chan shared that the water was shut off in Bensonhurst due to a leak.

Ninety buildings and 70 household are affected. A water-to-go station was set up on 79th Street and 17th Avenue to get clean drinking water.

Happy Father’s Day Bay Ridge!

1) Greenhouse Cafe at 7721 – 3rd Avenue has a Father’s Day Brunch and Dinner

2) Schnitzel Haus at 7319 5th Avenue

3) HOM 8810 – 3rd Avenue has Brunch. Reservations 718-238- 4HOM

4) The Corner has brunch and lunch for Father’s Day.

5) Cebu has brunch and lunch. 718-492-5095

6) Ariang Restaurant at 8812 – 4th Avenue

7) Mama Rao’s on 11th Avenue – Reservations are available at 718-745-2269

Stuff to Do: Sunday, June 15, 2025

1) Dave and Busters on Atlantic Avenue at 1:00 pm.

2) Ax Throwing at Kick Ax at 622 Degraw Street. (Info here)

Community Board 10’s office was packed with Ridgites, who wanted to express their thoughts about the Citibike Expansion in Bay Ridge. Go Bay Ridge!

Watch here:

If we had better councilman, he would have negotiated for this community. Justin Brannan has failed to stand up AGAIN. When politicians leave you to fight when they should have taken care of this, vote them out.

Bay Ridge residents were there with hope and saying everything that was wrong with Lyft’s huge expansion of Citibikes. Some of these people should consider running for office because they delivered good speeches (many supported having some new docks).

Those who called into the Zoom were well prepared because they wanted to help their neighbors. I was nodding along with you as you spoke.

Some Citibikes are needed in the community because people would like to ride around Brooklyn.

It was sad to hear that Citibike docks are being placed in front of people’s homes. Someone should have done a better job with the locations. While the community should be excited for the new addition, they aren’t because Lyft is overstepping on public space.

Doris on CB 10 noted that restaurants have to pay to place outdoor cafes outside their property. Why isn’t Lyft paying? Check back tomorrow and I will share more on this.

Many CB 10 members also spoke out for the community. I appreciate the CB 10 Member who loves bike riding and called this a land grab. CB member who contacted the DOT and asked questions. Richie Barsamian, I appreciate you voice for the community again.

One guy who sits on CB 10 didn’t share the lobbyist for this project. He’s a political person. Not saying the truth to the community isn’t helping anyone!

Tonight NY 1 had a debate between Mark Levine and Justin Brannan for NYS Comptroller.

Before the debate, Courtney Gross, a reporter with NY 1 said that Justin Brannan did not defund the police.

I sent NY1 Brannan’s tweet where he answered “Ya I’m in” when someone asked which politicians would defund the police by one billion.

I wrote about this in 2020:

Justin Brannan was part of the Progressive Caucus of NYC Council and they wanted to defund the police by five billion in 10 years. See their tweet:

At tonight’s debate, Brannan tried to point a finger at his opponent. His opponent is sharp and called Brannan right out. For an experienced politician, Brannan looked ridiculous.

Brannan wanted to stick his opponent with “defund the police.” At the end of the debate, the journalists were laughing over Brannan’s strange question and Courtney said Justin Brannan had voted to defund.

Uropartners moved to 745 – 64th. Street, 4th. Floor 718-283-7770, option 1

Brooklynites in David Carr’s district find him and his staff very responsive!

Interested? Pre-interview Questionnaire available here:https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeNaRyty6qQi3…/viewform

The New York State Senate passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act by a vote of 35–27. The bill now goes to Governor Kathy Hochul for final approval.

Instead of discussing his vote on social media, Andrew Gounardes chose to talk about Trump. Many made videos or graphics like this:

We need a leader who isn’t going to play on social media, but can communicate with the district about what’s going on. In prior years, Gounardes was against this bill.

Steve Chan:

In the NYS Assembly:

Michael Tannousis, Alec Brook-Krasny & Lester Chang voted against it.

Michael Tannousis explained his vote thoroughly. See video:

Tonight there is a Community Board 10 meeting at 8119- 5th Avenue at 7:00 pm about the Citibike expansion into Bay Ridge – you can also participate over Zoom.

Look who is planning to be there:

I couldn’t figure it out until I read an interview that that was published today.

The New York Editorial Board interview with Justin Brannan:

Justin Brannan revealed that he purchased an electric car. This location is close to his home.

Interested? Pre-interview Questionnaire available here:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeNaRyty6qQi3…/viewform