Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services
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Matthew, an outreach coordinator from Catholic Charitieis Neighborhood Services spoke about some free services that offered to homebound (or partially homebound) seniors 60-year-old or older.
I made the graphic above because Matthew just announced the information, but I know a lot of you may need some of those services or you have a family member who needs those services.
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services offers free case management, home care services, food delivery and house-keeping. Call: 718-680-3530 to register.
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June 15, 2026Deputy Inspector Desaro Was Transferred to The 72nd Precinct
Community Board 10 announced that the head of the 68th Precinct, Deputy Inspector John Desaro was transferred to the 72nd Precinct in Crown Heights today.
It was announced in the end of May here: https://collive.com/new-commanding-officer-for-71st-precinct-3
The 68th Precinct will get a new leader soon.
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June 15, 2026Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis Introduced Legislation to Cut Capital Gains Taxes for Seniors Selling Their Homes
At tonight’s Community Board 10 meeting, Lori from Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis’ office said that Nicole introduced legislation that would reduce capital gains taxes for seniors who sell their homes.
The bill is called: The Nest Egg Protection Act. You can read more about it here: https://shorturl.at/Tp4zw You can read the bill here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9064
Under current federal tax law, homeowners can exclude up to $250,000 in profit from capital gains taxes when selling a primary residence if they are single, and up to $500,000 if they are married and file jointly.
Malliotakis’ proposal would increase that tax-free profit exclusion to $1 million for homeowners who are at least 65 years old and have owned their home for at least 25 years, regardless of whether they are married or single.
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June 15, 2026The Vote For The Community Center on Fort Hamilton in Bay Ridge Has Been Postponed Until September
Why did CB 10 try to push the rezoning for 9818 Fort Hamilton Parkway through before the application was given to CB 10. See Josephine’s email:
Tonight, residents spoke out about the history of the church., parking and other issues happening at this location.
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June 15, 2026Two Men Were Shot in Sunset Park After the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday
After the Puerto Rican Day Parade in Sunset Park yesterday, there was a fight around 7:00 pm and one man in his twenties got shot in his back on 45th Street between 4th & 5th Avenues – closer to 5thAvenue. A 19-year-old man was shot in his arm. News:
At first people thought the gunshots were fireworks. Then they realized someone was shooting and people started running into the park for safety.
The men were taken to NYU Langone Hospital and the news on television said that both are expected to recover.
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June 15, 2026Joe Peppinos Says This Is Storefront on 77th Street and 3rd Avenue is a Good Location For a Business
Ya gotta love Joe Peppino!
Today, he was promoting the newly renovated storefront at 7624 – 3rd Avenue. See the video here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1568885651690347
This storefront is 1100 square feet and has been empty for awhile. You can see more info about renting this shop here: https://shorturl.at/LdSjh
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June 14, 2026Senator Chan Gives An Update on Sirico’s Property
Senator Steve Chan gave an update on the property that was Sirico’s Catering Hall at 8023 – 13th Avenue.
Chan had dinner with the new owner. She shared that she likes the property and she will not be changing the size or shape of the building. There will be renovations to make the hall a higher end catering Chinese catering hall.
Renovations will be happening at the Hall during the Fall elections.
Forr the primary, some people will be voting at The Pltato School on 86th Street. Some people received notice that they will be voting at New Utrecht High School at 1601 – 80th Street:
Check your voting site here: https://www.vote.nyc/page/find-your-poll-site
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June 13, 2026The Knicks Won & Bay Ridge Celebrated
As soon as the Knicks won, Bay Ridge had fireworks! Bay Ridge loves fireworks See: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1754460752207069
Third Avenue was alive with people cheering and horns beeping after the Knicks won! This video shows how alivee the community was: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZjg02fOsFc/
This one too: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1511509507364800 This is the Knicks first NBA championship in 53 years.
The Mayor announced that the Knicks will be honored with a ticker-tape parade on Thursday.
While celebrations in Bay Ridge were happy and non-violent, some celebrations in Manhattan had people setting fire to a bus, destroying police cars and stabbing people. Mayor Mamdani needs a lot of NYPD officers for the parade.
SSixty-three people were arrested: https://shorturl.at/TpCvl and:
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June 13, 2026Fire at TD Bank Near Walgreens – 18th Avenue
This afternoon there was a fire in between the walls of TD Bank and Walgreens’s on 18th Avenue and 67th Street in Bensonhurst.
Walgreens is temporarily closed.
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June 13, 2026New Foodtown Coming to 4th Ave. & Bay Ridge Avenue
The sign is not up yet, but this is how it may look.
Bay Ridge is getting a new Foodtown grocery store on Bay Ridge Avenue and 4th Avenue, where the old Rite Aid used to be. They will open on Friday, June 26th.
This Foodtown is not the same owners as the existing Foodtown on 3rd Avenue and 91st Street.
Congratulations to the new owners!
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June 13, 2026Brown Water or Low Pressure Water in Bay Ridge Today
If you have brown water or low pressure water in Bay Ridge this morning, there was an underground water main break on Shore Road and 78th Street last night.
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June 11, 2026AltWingSpot is Opening on 5th Ave. in Bay Ridge
Photo: Kevin H.
Dixy Chicken at 7504 – 5th Avenue closed.
AltWingSpot is opening in it’s place. Kevin H. shared the photo of the doors announcing that a grand opening is coming soon.
They have 25 flavors for the chicken and they are halal. See their website: https://www.atlwingspot.com
There is a AltWingSpot in Staten Island and people said it was very good.
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