Crime in the 68th Precinct – Up from Last Year
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June 12, 2024Efrain Barreto Was Killed in Sunset Park. Brooklyn, Can You Help?
Last week, 82-year-old Efrain Barreto was killed on 60th Street by man riding an unregistered motor bike. No insurance. (See story and video)
The 32-year-old man riding the unregistered bike is free.
The family buried their father yesterday. Today, they asked residents in Brooklyn to call the assistant district attorney, Jonathan Johnson 718-250-2687, who is handling the case.
The family wrote: “Please call whether you knew Efrain Barreto or not.” Please tell the Assistant District Attorney’s Office that Efrain Barreto’s Life Mattered and that we cannot continue to allow these motorcyclists and mopeds to get away with injuries and terrorizing our neighborhoods. We need safer streets and we cannot tolerate the injustice and lawlessness that has become an everyday occurrence. The law has to change and if it has to start with my father, Efrain Barreto so that no one else gets killed, so be it .”
Efrain Barreto has lived in Sunset Park since 1967. Everyone in Sunset Park knows this family because they would help anyone! It takes five minutes to make a phone call and maybe Jonathan Johnson will actually do something.
Prayers for Efrain’s family.
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June 12, 2024RIP Antonio Conigliaro – An 86-Year-Old Man Was Killed on Dahlgren and 92nd Street
Antonio Conigliaro was killed while crossing the street at 92nd Street and Dahlgren Pl. at 3:30 pm this afternoon. He was 86-years old.
“The collision was so forceful that the victim’s head was severed from his body.”(Source) Residents (including children) were very upset.
The driver stayed at the scene.
I saw the video – it was awful.
Residents sound off about how unsafe the streets are in that area.(See video)
RIP. Prayers for this man’s family. Imagine receiving this news today – how horrible!
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June 12, 2024Antisemitism Has Been Allowed to Grow in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Museum director, Jewish board members’ homes vandalized with antisemitic graffiti: ‘White supremacist Zionist’ https://t.co/D0VHOcIshA pic.twitter.com/0V11LDzPTx
— New York Post (@nypost) June 12, 2024
When protesters show up at the Brooklyn Museum and protest, it’s quite different from people showing up outside the homes of Jewish board members and throwing paint on their property.
NYC must take action so the Brooklyn Museum’s Jewish Board Members are not threatened.
Because some things have been allowed and gone unchecked in Brooklyn, angry protesters are trying other things (and hope not to get caught.)
Hopefully, NYC is providing security to these people.
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June 12, 2024Zumba at JJ Carty Tennis Courts in Bay Ridge
Jonathan teaches Zumba class at John J. Carty Tennis Court, even when the Center is closed.
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June 11, 2024CB 10 Meeting on June 12th at Poly Prep
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June 11, 2024Hit and Run on 4th Avenue and 75th Street
Early this morning there was a hit-and-run accident on 4th Avenue and 75th Street.
People heard three loud sounds when the vehicle was hit. One driver took off.
Thankfully, the man whose car was hit is alright. The police are searching for the perp.
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June 10, 2024Packed CB 10 Meeting – Cannabis Dispensary
Photo: Vito LaBella
While Senator Andrew Gounardes may think Bay Ridge is better with cannabis dispensaries, everyone in Bay Ridge does not feel this way. This meeting was about the application for a Marijuana Dispensary at the old Pilo Arts building at 8412 Third Avenue.
The only elected leader present at the meeting was Assemblyman Alec Brook Krasny.
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June 10, 2024Statues at St. Dominic’s Church Were Vandalized UPDATE: Perp Arrested
John’s Photo
Update: Steven Chan shared: “I had an opportunity to speak to the commanding officer of the 62 pct a few hours ago. The perpetrator was arrested by the 62 precinct Neighborhood coordination officers. (Great job officers!) He also vandalized the traffic signals at the intersection. (Steven Chan is running for office – elect him!!)
Two statues outside of St. Dominic’s Church at 2001 Bay Ridge Pkwy (20th Avenue) were badly vandalized around 3:00 pm today. (See Citizen Alert) It’s awful to see this outside of a church.
The statue above is of Pope John XXIII and it is missing his face and hand. Below is a gold statue that was badly damaged.
John’s Photo
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June 10, 2024Gounardes and Chu Voted to Speed Up Casino Licensing – No Regard for Coney Island!
On June 7th, there was a vote in Albany over speeding up casino licenses. (Info)
State Senator for Coney Island, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton voted against the bill. NYS Focus wrote that Casino lobbyists are behind the bill. (Info here)
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June 10, 2024Mario at the Puerto Rican Day Parade
I didn’t expect Mario to show up to the Sunset Park Puerto Rican Day Parade, but here he is. pic.twitter.com/qAszW3PgSp
— Ash J (@AshAgony) June 9, 2024
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June 9, 2024Flipped SUV – 44th and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Around 3:00 pm today, this vehicle flipped over on 44th Street and Fort Hamilton. Thankfully, the people inside are okay. (Video)
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