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August 14, 2024
RIP Jerry Fishman – Bay Ridge
We were very sad to hear that Jerry Fishman had died.

Jerry was what they call a ‘Bay Ridginal’. He was a wonderful man, who would talk with us about everything in the neighborhood. He was so funny!
Jerry loved Bay Ridge and the people in this community!
Animal lovers know Jerry as the owner of Brooklyn Pet Supply on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge. When Petland Discount went out of business, Jerry opened his own pet store.
If you don’t know Jerry, then you probably know his famous house – The Gingerbread House on Narrows Avenue. Jerry admired the house when he was a student at Ft. Hamilton High School. And when he went on his first date with his wife, the past it and he told Diane that one day he was going to buy that house!
Many people remembered Jerry as a man who stood up for what was right!
Prayers for Jerry’s wife and his family!
RIP Jerry – Bay Ridge is going to miss you!
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August 14, 2024
Man Forcibly Touched a Woman at the 95th Street Train Station in Bay Ridge Around 3:00 am
Today, the police shared that the man in the photo above forcibly touched a 29-year-old woman near the staircase in the 95th Street train station around 3:00 am on Saturday, August 10th. (Source)
On August 16th, the Bay Ridge woman shared what happened and warned women to be careful at night at the 95th Street train station:
Not one politician in Bay Ridge spoke up for the woman OR did anything to make the 95th Street station safer. But some kind soul in Bay Ridge printed the police’s crime stopper sign and posted it in Bay Ridge to give woman a heads up. Thank you for caring!
If you know this man, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or go to crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.
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August 14, 2024
Crime in the 68th Precinct – A Lot of Stealing
Grand Larceny, Grand Larceny Auto and Petit Larceny are the only crimes which are up in the 68th Precinct.
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August 14, 2024
Parents Spoke Out Against Afterschool Being Canceled at Some Schools in Bay Ridge/Dyker
Community Education Council (CEC) 20 held a meeting this evening.
Goals for the new school year were shared by Superintendent, Dr. David Pretto:
Dr. Pretto introduced Ryan Li, the first high school student who was added to the CEC to give student input.
This year students will be given an Omnicard for transportation on the train or bus, instead of a Metrocard.
Then school representatives and parents spoke out against afterschool being cancelled at these six schools: PS 104, PS 112, IS 30, PS 185, PS 247 and PS 939.
Elected state representatives, such as Senator Andrew Gounardes and Iwen Chu knew that these afterschool programs were cut by New York State in June!
Why didn’t Senators Gournardes and Chu share that information with the community and city representatives in June? Justin Brannan had extra money to have parties in the park that could have been used for afterschool.
What’s worse is that these state representatives were not able to explain why some schools programs were cut!
Assemblyman Lester Chang was the only elected representative present at the CEC 20 Meeting.
Every CEC meeting is shared on Zoom, so elected leaders could have attended remotely and spoke to families. The CEC meetings are scheduled for the year and the schedule can be seen here: https://www.cec20.org/meeting-schedule
Every leader who cares about education should be at the CEC meetings – even if they are just there listening!
Two politicians sent someone from their office to attend and speak. A representative from Senator Iwen Chu’s office and Assemblyman Michael Tannousis’ office were present. Both said that letters were sent to a state office, but neither receive a response. That’s a long time to wait for a response and not take action!
Neither Senator Andrew Gounardes or Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny sent a representative. Elect people who want to attend CEC and community meetings!
Parents who attended the CEC meeting and the CEC leaders called on politicians to work together and get the funding restored for the afterschool programs and families.
Afterschool programs at schools provide children with tutoring, as well as fun activities they like to do.
One parent, who had four children, spoke said that none of her children have ever been picked for the afterschool lottery. She said that she and other parents are prepared to do whatever they need to do to get the afterschool program reinstated.
CEC 20 made a Resolution about the Afterschool program funding. Read the resolution:
Resolution 1 – After-school funding.docx
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August 14, 2024
The President of Columbia U. Stepped Down
Nemat Shafik stepped down from her position as President of Columbia University.
Our Congress representative, Nicole Malliotakis shared some of the background on Facebook today, which is interesting:
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August 14, 2024
Volunteer in Bay Ridge
Volunteering in Bay Ridge or Around Brooklyn
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August 13, 2024
RIP Paul Randazzo
Edit 2025: Happy Heavenly Anniversary. We miss you! This guy loved everyone.
Paul Randazzo, owner of Randazzo’s Clam Bar in Sheepshead Bay died. He was 66-years-old. (Read obituary)
Paulie always gave people a huge welcome when they entered his restaurant. He walked around to each table and talked with patrons.
The more people went there, the more they got to know Paul and his family. We’ve been going there for about 30 years. Everyone loved Paulie!
RIP Paulie. He’s with his Wife and Mom again.
Even the Daily News knew Paul Randazzo was someone special – they did a nice write up about him. (Read it here)
Wake: Sunday, August 18 from 2:00 – 7:00 PM at Marine Park Funeral Home, 3024 Quentin Road.
Mass on August 19th at St. Mark R.C. Church, 2609 East 19th Street at 10:30 am.
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August 13, 2024
Justin Brannan is Running for NYC Comptroller
The NY Post shared that Justin Brannan is running for NYC Comptroller. (See article)
Justin Brannan has more than a year left to his current position.
Remember when Justin Brannan made (this bill) for the current comptroller? And NYC Campaign Finance showed this and this.
NYS Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar from Queens (See here) and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine are also running for Comptroller.
On August 14th, Justin Brannan wrote an email to ask for donations. EWW….his election is not until next year!
Then on Facebook:
Update: And again on August 16th:
August 19th Update –
Justin Brannan is headed to the DNC so he wrote an email asking for donations before he goes:
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August 13, 2024
Free Concert in the Park 8/13 – Rhapsody Players
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, The Rhapsody Players (60’s, 70’s and 80’s music) will have a free concert at Shore Road Park (79th Street) at 7:00 pm.
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August 12, 2024
RIP. Man Found on 68th Street
This morning, a man’s body was found on 68th Street between Ridge and Colonial.
A woman was walking her dog on 68th Street and she saw the man’s body leaned up on a tree.
The man did not have any identification on him. They estimated that he was around 25-years-old – so young. May he rest in peace.
The police, detectives and medical examiner were on the block for a few hours. They taped off the area around the tree. Everyone on the block was very sad.
Prayers for this man’s family and friends.
Councilman Brannan wrote this on Monday evening:
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
August 12, 2024
Get a Ticket to Youthfest with Eric Gonzalez at Luna Park!
District Attorney Eric Gonzalez is having Youthfest on Thursday, August 29th from 12:00 – 4:00 pm.
Children will be able to enjoy a free Luna Park Extraordinary wristband, that provides access to the amusement park, a free bookbag with supplies and food ticket (while supplies last).
This is for children under 18, who meet the height requirement 36″-54″ (Register here for tickets.)
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August 12, 2024
Will the Pastor of Good Shepherd Bail Out a Repeat Offender? $50,000 Bail This Time.
In February, the Pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bay Ridge, Reverend Juan Carlos Ruiz paid the bail for a man who had difficulty with the police in Times Square. (Info here)
Yohenry Brito, the 24-year-old man who Reverend Juan Carlos Ruiz helped was charged with serial theft on August 6th. (News) The man was indicted on Monday and is now being held on $50,000 cash bond.
Will Reverend Juan Carlos Ruiz bail him out again?
Congress Representative Nicole Malliotakis commented that this man has received enough chances:
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We were very sad to hear that Jerry Fishman had died.

Jerry was what they call a ‘Bay Ridginal’. He was a wonderful man, who would talk with us about everything in the neighborhood. He was so funny!

Jerry loved Bay Ridge and the people in this community!

Animal lovers know Jerry as the owner of Brooklyn Pet Supply on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge. When Petland Discount went out of business, Jerry opened his own pet store.

Many people remembered Jerry as a man who stood up for what was right!

Prayers for Jerry’s wife and his family!

RIP Jerry – Bay Ridge is going to miss you!

Today, the police shared that the man in the photo above forcibly touched a 29-year-old woman near the staircase in the 95th Street train station around 3:00 am on Saturday, August 10th. (Source)

On August 16th, the Bay Ridge woman shared what happened and warned women to be careful at night at the 95th Street train station:

Not one politician in Bay Ridge spoke up for the woman OR did anything to make the 95th Street station safer. But some kind soul in Bay Ridge printed the police’s crime stopper sign and posted it in Bay Ridge to give woman a heads up. Thank you for caring!

If you know this man, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or go to crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.

Grand Larceny, Grand Larceny Auto and Petit Larceny are the only crimes which are up in the 68th Precinct.

Community Education Council (CEC) 20 held a meeting this evening.

Goals for the new school year were shared by Superintendent, Dr. David Pretto:

Dr. Pretto introduced Ryan Li, the first high school student who was added to the CEC to give student input.

This year students will be given an Omnicard for transportation on the train or bus, instead of a Metrocard.

Then school representatives and parents spoke out against afterschool being cancelled at these six schools: PS 104, PS 112, IS 30, PS 185, PS 247 and PS 939.

Elected state representatives, such as Senator Andrew Gounardes and Iwen Chu knew that these afterschool programs were cut by New York State in June!

Why didn’t Senators Gournardes and Chu share that information with the community and city representatives in June? Justin Brannan had extra money to have parties in the park that could have been used for afterschool.

What’s worse is that these state representatives were not able to explain why some schools programs were cut!

Assemblyman Lester Chang was the only elected representative present at the CEC 20 Meeting.

Every CEC meeting is shared on Zoom, so elected leaders could have attended remotely and spoke to families. The CEC meetings are scheduled for the year and the schedule can be seen here: https://www.cec20.org/meeting-schedule

Every leader who cares about education should be at the CEC meetings – even if they are just there listening!

Neither Senator Andrew Gounardes or Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny sent a representative. Elect people who want to attend CEC and community meetings!

Parents who attended the CEC meeting and the CEC leaders called on politicians to work together and get the funding restored for the afterschool programs and families.

Afterschool programs at schools provide children with tutoring, as well as fun activities they like to do.

One parent, who had four children, spoke said that none of her children have ever been picked for the afterschool lottery. She said that she and other parents are prepared to do whatever they need to do to get the afterschool program reinstated.

CEC 20 made a Resolution about the Afterschool program funding. Read the resolution:

Nemat Shafik stepped down from her position as President of Columbia University.

Our Congress representative, Nicole Malliotakis shared some of the background on Facebook today, which is interesting:

Edit 2025: Happy Heavenly Anniversary. We miss you! This guy loved everyone.

Paul Randazzo, owner of Randazzo’s Clam Bar in Sheepshead Bay died. He was 66-years-old. (Read obituary)

Paulie always gave people a huge welcome when they entered his restaurant. He walked around to each table and talked with patrons.

The more people went there, the more they got to know Paul and his family. We’ve been going there for about 30 years. Everyone loved Paulie!

RIP Paulie. He’s with his Wife and Mom again.

Even the Daily News knew Paul Randazzo was someone special – they did a nice write up about him. (Read it here)

Wake: Sunday, August 18 from 2:00 – 7:00 PM at Marine Park Funeral Home, 3024 Quentin Road.

Mass on August 19th at St. Mark R.C. Church, 2609 East 19th Street at 10:30 am.

The NY Post shared that Justin Brannan is running for NYC Comptroller. (See article)

Justin Brannan has more than a year left to his current position.

Remember when Justin Brannan made (this bill) for the current comptroller? And NYC Campaign Finance showed this and this.

NYS Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar from Queens (See here) and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine are also running for Comptroller.

On August 14th, Justin Brannan wrote an email to ask for donations. EWW….his election is not until next year!

Then on Facebook:

Update: And again on August 16th:

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, The Rhapsody Players (60’s, 70’s and 80’s music) will have a free concert at Shore Road Park (79th Street) at 7:00 pm.

This morning, a man’s body was found on 68th Street between Ridge and Colonial.

A woman was walking her dog on 68th Street and she saw the man’s body leaned up on a tree.

The man did not have any identification on him. They estimated that he was around 25-years-old – so young. May he rest in peace.

The police, detectives and medical examiner were on the block for a few hours. They taped off the area around the tree. Everyone on the block was very sad.

Prayers for this man’s family and friends.

Councilman Brannan wrote this on Monday evening:

District Attorney Eric Gonzalez is having Youthfest on Thursday, August 29th from 12:00 – 4:00 pm.

Children will be able to enjoy a free Luna Park Extraordinary wristband, that provides access to the amusement park, a free bookbag with supplies and food ticket (while supplies last).

This is for children under 18, who meet the height requirement 36″-54″ (Register here for tickets.)

In February, the Pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bay Ridge, Reverend Juan Carlos Ruiz paid the bail for a man who had difficulty with the police in Times Square. (Info here)

Yohenry Brito, the 24-year-old man who Reverend Juan Carlos Ruiz helped was charged with serial theft on August 6th. (News) The man was indicted on Monday and is now being held on $50,000 cash bond.

Will Reverend Juan Carlos Ruiz bail him out again?

Congress Representative Nicole Malliotakis commented that this man has received enough chances: