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February 20, 2025
Edward’s Cat, Simon Has Been Found!
Great news! Simon has been found.
In the beginning of February, there was a serious fire in an apartment on 4th Avenue. (Info) Our neighbor, Edward Vale was hospitalized for several days.
Edward’s cat, Simon escaped the fire and got out of the building. A kind neighbor in a nearby building took Simon in and has been caring for him since (thank God for her because it has been cold out).
This morning, the woman saw the flyers with Simon’s photo that the amazing Jackie B. posted on 4th Avenue. She called Edward’s sister and let her know she has Simon.
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February 20, 2025
Leigh Brannan, Justin Brannan’s Wife Sent Email to Lee….Where Has She Been All These Years?
Leigh Brannan, wife of Councilman Justin Brannan sent an email to my husband telling him that Justin is exactly what NYC needs right now (see the email below).
Do politician’s wives not know what is going on or are their husbands not telling them?
Where was Leigh when Justin Brannan thought it was a good idea to put three schools on one block? I’m not talking about the fiasco on Ovington Avenue in Bay Ridge, I’m talking about 63rd Street between 11th and 12th Avenue. Justin boasted about the deal for an elementary school and a charter school being placed there years ago! (Source) This property was out of Brannan’s district, but was in Andrew Gounardes’ senate, so Brannan thought it was okay to be there.
Maybe Leigh Brannan didn’t know about the Angel Guardian property deal, but she definitely knows that Justin carved their home out of the City of Yes.(Info) Why didn’t Leigh speak out for her neighbors?
Did Leigh Brannan think it was cool that her husband blindsided the community by not sharing NYC’s letter about the homeless shelter with the community? Justin’s failure to communicate what the city shared with him, shows he can’t be trusted. Leigh saw Justin posting his constituents photos and mocking them on Facebook – why didn’t she say something then?
I can understand that Leigh Brannan wouldn’t know about every terrible deal, like the one that went down on New Utrecht and 71st Street. (Info here and here) When Brooklynites questioned what was happening months before, Justin Brannan told them it was too early for him to be involved. When rezoning happened, that property was no longer in Brannan’s district.
Where was Leigh Brannan when Justin and his friend Carlo did the Nathan’s school deal? If a Republican was involved in what a journalist called “secret lobbying,” we might have heard from Leigh. (Info)
How many bad deals for Bay Ridge were needed before Leigh Brannan said something? Justin Brannan stood in the back of the room at 9000 Shore Hill as Jonathan Rose’s staff told the community about housing the homeless there. That was Justin Brannan’s job to do! A developer doesn’t just announce they are housing the homeless, they had to go through the process, so Justin Brannan had to be aware of it. Councilman Brannan did not speak for the community at that meeting or follow-up meetings. (See here)
Years ago, people voted for Justin because we thought he was going to do a good job for our community. Justin has made a mess in Bay Ridge. Why didn’t Leigh Brannan say something?
Justin Brannan is the opposite of what we need. NYC needs a Comptroller with a finance background. And NYC needs a Comptroller who will be transparent with NYC – Justin Brannan has not been transparent.
]NYC doesn’t need a politician like this:
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After @JustinBrannan leaves the @NYCCouncil he should launch a podcast called "The average person has no fvcking idea what's going on" with Justin Brannan. pic.twitter.com/SGOK3Pm26m
— SCOOCH ??? (@david_sivella) January 5, 2025

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February 20, 2025
NYC Replaced Our Water Meter
NYC had a company contact us to tell us that our water meter needed to be changed. I thought that was strange because NYC usually contacts us. So I called NYC instead of the number on the postcard and in the phone message.
They confirmed that they are using that company. But I was able to make the appointment while I was on the phone with them, rather than call that number.
They came and replaced the meter – it took 20 minutes.
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February 20, 2025
Bar Chuzo is Coming to 3rd Avenue and 94th St.
Bar Chuzo, a Latin bistro is coming to 9324 – 3rd Avenue. In a few weeks, their menu will be here.
Townhouse 275 closed and Oishi restaurant owner wrote that Oishi will be a ghost kitchen. (See here)
The new owners have successful businesses in Park Slope: Chela (See photos) and 390 Social. (See photos)
The owner shared that Bar Chuzo is a hybrid of two of their concepts – Bar Crudo and Chuzo Culture- think paellas, juicy grilled chicken wings. oysters and rotisserie chicken.
The lounge can fit around 60 people for parties and will serve tapas and cocktails. There will be 15 tables with 64 seats. The bar will have 6 seats.
Monday to Thursday 4:00 pm – 10:00 am
Friday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am
Saturday: 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Sunday: 11:00 am -10:00 pm
Community Board 10 voted on February 24, 2025 about their liquor license.
Congratulations Ronny and Dana! Bay Ridge is excited about your place opening!
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February 19, 2025
Thieves Robbed a Purse on 5th Avenue Tonight
Around 3:30 pm this afternoon, two men went into Mussels & More Restaurant on 5th Avenue and 80th Street. They pretended they were going to order food.
One man grabbed a woman’s purse and they both ran out. There were police cars outside the restaurant this afternoon.
People saw the thieves in the laundromat next to the Mussels and More before they robbed the bag (maybe they have video which can help with the investigation).
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February 19, 2025
Fedir Usmanov is Running for NYC Council – District 47 – Bay Ridge to Coney Island
Fedir Usmanov is running for NYC Council to represent Bay Ridge to Coney Island in District 47. I asked him why he was running and he said that people want action, not just talk.
Fedir likes the color orange as he is wearing an orange jacket and has an orange campaign website. (See here) He told me that he likes orange because it represents energy, change, and a fresh approach.
Usmanov‘s website doesn’t say he is a Democrat, but he is pictured with Council representative Susan Zhuang and Assemblyman Colton. He must be a moderate Democrat.
He has three main focuses:
1) Smart budgeting—ensuring every dollar actually improves people’s daily lives. (This is good because a lot of non-profits receive the money from our district)
2) Better education and youth opportunities—investing in long-term success of our community.
3) Safer communities—building trust with police and stronger crime prevention programs.
Usmanov will be in the Democratic primary against Kayla Santosuosso in June. Santosuosso ran Khader El Yateem’s campaign a few years ago. El Yateem was a socialist.
Kayla purchased her domain in August, but hasn’t put anything up.
Fedir Usmanov is the youngest candidate that has run for this position. He is finishing his college degree.
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February 19, 2025
Trump Ends Congestion Pricing in NYC – Malliotakis Shares the News With NYC
We knew that Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis would convince Trump to end Congestion Pricing. Malliotakis was determined to get rid of it for her constituents in Bay Ridge and Staten Island.
It was a charge on NY’ers in the outer boroughs that should never have been allowed.
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February 19, 2025
Summer Jobs for Teens in Brooklyn – 2025
It’s February and you aren’t thinking about a Summer Job for your teen, but this is when the jobs are posted and get filled.
1) NYC SYEP – Teens 14+ can work for six weeks this Summer working at schools for 25 hours per week for $16.50 an hour (minimum wage). SYEP is the NYC Summer Youth Employment Program (Apply here) Deadline: 2/28/25
Some organizations give out their code for the SYEP application, like the Police Athletic League has positions for those 16-24:
2) Kings Bay Y Summer Camp is hiring camp counselors 16+ from June 30th to August 22nd. (Apply here)
3) Teens can train now to be a lifeguard at at NYC pool – Register by March 16th. (Register here)
4) The Brooklyn District Attorney has Summer Internships for High School Students from July 7th to August 1st. (Apply here)
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February 19, 2025
BINGO on Saturday 2/22 in Bay Ridge
On Saturday, February 22nd, The Bean Post at 755 – 5th Avenue is having Boozy Bingo starting at 1:00 pm.
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February 18, 2025
Leases to Three NYC Properties on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge Are Up for Auction Online in March
Leases to three city-controlled properties under the municipal parking lot near 86th St on 5th Ave in Bay Ridge are up for auction.
This properties are not in the Bay Ridge BID – they are in the 86th Street BIDs district.
1) 8509 – 5th Avenue. This was Dunkin Donuts (Info and bid here for the 5 year lease)
2) 8511 – 5th Avenue – 5 Year Lease (Bid here) This was where the amazing card store was (I loved that store!) The last time this building was used was during Covid (people were tested for Covid here).

3) 8515 – 5th Avenue (the corner property that was Chase Bank) (Info and Bid here)
Why did it take NYC so long to offer these leases? Leaving them empty has made that area look terrible (while across the street, every storefront is filled).
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February 18, 2025
GEC is Having Limoncello Night on March 3rd
The Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC) is going to have an evening about Limoncello at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7710 – 3rd Avenue. Learn the art of making Limoncello! Then design and paint your bottle.
Call 718-833-6633 to reserve your spots by February 27th.
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February 18, 2025
BRAVO’s Letter to Congresswoman Malliotakis – Please Do Not Allow Medicare Ambulance Add-On Payments To Expire on March 31st
Tony Napoli, President of BRAVO Volunteer Ambulance sent a letter to Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis urging her to include Medicare Ambulance Add-On Payments into a package because they are expiring on March 31, 2025.
BRAVO needs these funds to continue operating.
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Great news! Simon has been found.

In the beginning of February, there was a serious fire in an apartment on 4th Avenue. (Info) Our neighbor, Edward Vale was hospitalized for several days.

Edward’s cat, Simon escaped the fire and got out of the building. A kind neighbor in a nearby building took Simon in and has been caring for him since (thank God for her because it has been cold out).

This morning, the woman saw the flyers with Simon’s photo that the amazing Jackie B. posted on 4th Avenue. She called Edward’s sister and let her know she has Simon.

Leigh Brannan, wife of Councilman Justin Brannan sent an email to my husband telling him that Justin is exactly what NYC needs right now (see the email below).

Do politician’s wives not know what is going on or are their husbands not telling them?

Maybe Leigh Brannan didn’t know about the Angel Guardian property deal, but she definitely knows that Justin carved their home out of the City of Yes.(Info) Why didn’t Leigh speak out for her neighbors?

Where was Leigh Brannan when Justin and his friend Carlo did the Nathan’s school deal? If a Republican was involved in what a journalist called “secret lobbying,” we might have heard from Leigh. (Info)

Years ago, people voted for Justin because we thought he was going to do a good job for our community. Justin has made a mess in Bay Ridge. Why didn’t Leigh Brannan say something?

Justin Brannan is the opposite of what we need. NYC needs a Comptroller with a finance background. And NYC needs a Comptroller who will be transparent with NYC – Justin Brannan has not been transparent.

]NYC doesn’t need a politician like this:

NYC had a company contact us to tell us that our water meter needed to be changed. I thought that was strange because NYC usually contacts us. So I called NYC instead of the number on the postcard and in the phone message.

They confirmed that they are using that company. But I was able to make the appointment while I was on the phone with them, rather than call that number.

They came and replaced the meter – it took 20 minutes.

Bar Chuzo, a Latin bistro is coming to 9324 – 3rd Avenue. In a few weeks, their menu will be here.

Townhouse 275 closed and Oishi restaurant owner wrote that Oishi will be a ghost kitchen. (See here)

The new owners have successful businesses in Park Slope: Chela (See photos) and 390 Social. (See photos)

The owner shared that Bar Chuzo is a hybrid of two of their concepts – Bar Crudo and Chuzo Culture- think paellas, juicy grilled chicken wings. oysters and rotisserie chicken.

The lounge can fit around 60 people for parties and will serve tapas and cocktails. There will be 15 tables with 64 seats. The bar will have 6 seats.

Monday to Thursday 4:00 pm – 10:00 am

Friday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am

Saturday: 11:00 am – 1:00 am

Sunday: 11:00 am -10:00 pm

Community Board 10 voted on February 24, 2025 about their liquor license.

Congratulations Ronny and Dana! Bay Ridge is excited about your place opening!

Around 3:30 pm this afternoon, two men went into Mussels & More Restaurant on 5th Avenue and 80th Street. They pretended they were going to order food.

One man grabbed a woman’s purse and they both ran out. There were police cars outside the restaurant this afternoon.

People saw the thieves in the laundromat next to the Mussels and More before they robbed the bag (maybe they have video which can help with the investigation).

Fedir Usmanov is running for NYC Council to represent Bay Ridge to Coney Island in District 47. I asked him why he was running and he said that people want action, not just talk.

Fedir likes the color orange as he is wearing an orange jacket and has an orange campaign website. (See here) He told me that he likes orange because it represents energy, change, and a fresh approach.

Usmanov‘s website doesn’t say he is a Democrat, but he is pictured with Council representative Susan Zhuang and Assemblyman Colton. He must be a moderate Democrat.

He has three main focuses:

1) Smart budgeting—ensuring every dollar actually improves people’s daily lives. (This is good because a lot of non-profits receive the money from our district)

2) Better education and youth opportunities—investing in long-term success of our community.

3) Safer communities—building trust with police and stronger crime prevention programs.

Usmanov will be in the Democratic primary against Kayla Santosuosso in June. Santosuosso ran Khader El Yateem’s campaign a few years ago. El Yateem was a socialist.

Kayla purchased her domain in August, but hasn’t put anything up.

Fedir Usmanov is the youngest candidate that has run for this position. He is finishing his college degree.

We knew that Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis would convince Trump to end Congestion Pricing. Malliotakis was determined to get rid of it for her constituents in Bay Ridge and Staten Island.

It was a charge on NY’ers in the outer boroughs that should never have been allowed.

It’s February and you aren’t thinking about a Summer Job for your teen, but this is when the jobs are posted and get filled.

1) NYC SYEP – Teens 14+ can work for six weeks this Summer working at schools for 25 hours per week for $16.50 an hour (minimum wage). SYEP is the NYC Summer Youth Employment Program (Apply here) Deadline: 2/28/25

Some organizations give out their code for the SYEP application, like the Police Athletic League has positions for those 16-24:

2) Kings Bay Y Summer Camp is hiring camp counselors 16+ from June 30th to August 22nd. (Apply here)

3) Teens can train now to be a lifeguard at at NYC pool – Register by March 16th. (Register here)

4) The Brooklyn District Attorney has Summer Internships for High School Students from July 7th to August 1st. (Apply here)

On Saturday, February 22nd, The Bean Post at 755 – 5th Avenue is having Boozy Bingo starting at 1:00 pm.

Leases to three city-controlled properties under the municipal parking lot near 86th St on 5th Ave in Bay Ridge are up for auction.

This properties are not in the Bay Ridge BID – they are in the 86th Street BIDs district.

1) 8509 – 5th Avenue. This was Dunkin Donuts (Info and bid here for the 5 year lease)

2) 8511 – 5th Avenue – 5 Year Lease (Bid here) This was where the amazing card store was (I loved that store!) The last time this building was used was during Covid (people were tested for Covid here).

3) 8515 – 5th Avenue (the corner property that was Chase Bank) (Info and Bid here)

Why did it take NYC so long to offer these leases? Leaving them empty has made that area look terrible (while across the street, every storefront is filled).

The Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC) is going to have an evening about Limoncello at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7710 – 3rd Avenue. Learn the art of making Limoncello! Then design and paint your bottle.

Call 718-833-6633 to reserve your spots by February 27th.

Tony Napoli, President of BRAVO Volunteer Ambulance sent a letter to Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis urging her to include Medicare Ambulance Add-On Payments into a package because they are expiring on March 31, 2025.

BRAVO needs these funds to continue operating.