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April 7, 2024
Stores With Solar Eclipse Glasses In Bay Ridge
1) Many libraries ran out of the glasses. On Monday, some Brooklyn library branches are giving out glasses. (See schedule here)
The Coney Island branch said they are getting another shipment on Monday around 11:00 am, so maybe other branches are getting them too?
Check that the glasses are real. Articles say that the real glasses have: “ISO 12312-2” on the arm of the glasses. It can also be written like: “ISO 12312-2:2015” (Info here)
STORES PEOPLE FOUND THE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES AT:
1) Updated 4/7/24: Leo’s Pizza at 8502 – 3rd Avenue is giving out a pair of glasses with the purchase of a hero. TODAY ONLY.
2) 99 Cent Store on 5th Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets. They had them on Sunday 4/7/24 for 3.99 a pair. (Before purchasing check that they are real – see article above )
3) Rainbow Discount at 7407 – 18th Avenue had them on Sunday 4/7 for $2.00 each.
4) SOLD OUT – Staples – 94th Street and 5th Avenue – near the register $2.99
5) T&J 99 Cents Plus Store at 7818 3rd Avenue has glasses for $2.
6) 99 Cents Store on 3rd Avenue and 79th Street (Before purchasing check that they are real – see article above )
7) 99 Cents Store on 3rd Avenue between 73rd and 74th Street. They were $4.99 on Sunday, April 7th.
8) Tmobile users can get these sunglasses with cover from the Tmobile store for free.
9) Bolla Market at the gas station 605 65th Street (on 6th Avenue)
10) SOLD OUT Five Below on Bay Parkway
11) Staples in Park Slope – 348 – 4th Avenue. $2.99
12) Breadberry at 1689 60th Street has glasses.
13) SOLD OUT – The Mobil Gas Station McDonald and caton.
14) Shoprite on Ave I
15) SOLD OUT – Lowes – $2.50 a pair
16) Brooklyn Historical Society at 128 Pierrepont Street has glasses.
17) Warby Parker Eyeglasses at 208 Flatbush Avenue – free
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
April 6, 2024
Container Ship Lost Power Near the Verrazzano Bridge & Needed Tugboats Help
A large container ship named Al Qingdao, which is owned by a French shipping company, lost power near the Verrazano Bridge today.
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— Mike Schuler (@MikeSchuler) April 7, 2024

Update: The Post reported about it today 4/7/24. (See here)
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April 6, 2024
Fire at Ortobello’s Restaurant on Bay Parkway
Around 5:45 pm this evening, there was a fire at Ortobello’s Italian Restaurant at 6401 Bay Parkway.
The fire was in the back of the building and extended to two floors. The fire department was able to get it under control fast so it didn’t spread to the dining room. Brooklynites shared many videos of the fire (here).
Thankfully, everyone is alright.
Hopefully, this well-loved Italian restaurant will be able to clean and repair their kitchen and reopen soon.
Topics: Brooklyn | No Comments »
April 6, 2024
CPR Class in Bay Ridge – Tuesday, April 9th
An American Heart Association Friends and Family CPR class will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 10:30 am in Bay Ridge.
This hands on class will cover CPR skills for adults, children, and infants as well as how to help an adult, child, and infant who is choking.
Each student will receive an American Heart Association Friends and Family CPR manual and a certificate of completion.
If you’re interested in attending this class, contact Kris Nelson (here)
Topics: Uncategorized | No Comments »
April 6, 2024
Indoor Gardener is Celebrating 50 Years in Business in Bay Ridge
Indoor and Outdoor Gardener on 5th Avenue between 82nd and 83rd Street is celebrating 50 years in business in Bay Ridge!
The owner, Helena is amazing and can answer any question about plants. The store has a huge selection of plants!
Congratulations Helena and family!
Topics: Uncategorized | No Comments »
April 6, 2024
Hate Crime in Sunset Park – Used Hammer on Church Windows on 60th Street
On March 31st, this man used a hammer on the windows of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 828 – 60th Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
If you don’t recognize the building, it is in the location where the Knights of Columbus – Sheridan Council used to be.
Topics: Brooklyn | No Comments »
April 5, 2024
Earthquake Brings Low Priced Cyclones Tickets
There was a small earthquake in NYC that lasted for less than a minute and people will talk about for at least 24 hours.
The Brooklyn Cyclones are having an earthquake sale on tickets for the next few days. $4.80 tickets for 4.8 magnitude earthquake.
From now until Sunday, April 7^th at 11:59 PM, they are selling select tickets for Opening Day, Tuesday, April 9^th, Wednesday, April 10^th (when school is closed for Eid) and Thursday, April 11^th for just $4.80. (Get tickets here)
Topics: Brooklyn | No Comments »
April 5, 2024
Volunteers Needed For 3rd Ave Project-Bay Ridge
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Third Avenue is going to be beautified. But that will take help from everyone.
The Third Avenue Merchants are having a planning meeting on Tuesday, April 9th at 5:00 pm. They need volunteers to help plan the beautification day.
If you are a planner and have toms time, contact [email protected]
This is the info about the event:
Topics: Uncategorized | No Comments »
April 4, 2024
Iwen Chu Failed to Take Action After Squatters Burned Dyker Heights Home. Councilwoman Zhuang Demands NYC Protect Home Owners
Nationwide, squatters are trying to take over people’s homes while they are away.
In NYC, there have been several times this year where squatters got control over a building. NY home owners were told they would be arrested if they shut off the electricity or water. (Source)
Councilmember Susan Zhuang is standing up against squatters in Dyker Heights. (See video of press conference here) Her will require the NYPD to keep a record of complaints about squatters. (Info here)
In February, there was a squatter, who started a fire at a home on 67th Street between 12th and 13th Avenue. (See video – See news)
The fire at the Dyker Heights home caused $900,000 in damage. Prior to this fire, Ying Tan tried working to get the people in the house to leave. (See here)
Assemblymember Lester Chang is a co-sponsor of Assembly bill (See here) as are both Bay Ridge Assemblymembers – Alec Brook-Krasny and Michael Tannousis. This bill adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree.
Senator Iwen Chu failed to take action for the community. Senator Chu did not join or cosponsor bill 5979 in the senate. (See here) These are the only senators on the bill:
It didn’t surprise me that Bay Ridge’s state senator Andrew Gounardes wasn’t on a bill against squatting because Andrew doesn’t take on problems in Brooklyn. Gounardes seens more concerned with the Democratic Party and playing on Twitter.
Iwen Chu and Andrew Gounardes are Democrats, who are in the majority in the NYS Senate, so it is more likely a bill will be brought to the floor if one of them were on it, rather than the Republicans. It’s sad the two lawmakers haven’t taken action for Brooklyn.
On Thursday afternoon, three Council representatives: Susan Zhuang, Kalman Yeger and Inna Vernikov held a press conference in favor changing the law. I don’t think the city has the ability to do anything, without the NY state law being changed!
On March 22nd, Senate Bill S8866 was entered – no Brooklyn Legislatures joined the bill. (See here)
On April 3rd, Senate Bill S8866 about squatters was entered, but no Brooklyn legislatures are on it. (See here)
Brooklyn, elect better representatives who are pushing bills for your community!!
Topics: Brooklyn, Dyker Heights | No Comments »
April 4, 2024
Six-Year-Old Hit By Car on 13th Avenue Today
A six-year-old boy was hit by a car on 13th Avenue and 68th Street early this morning. The child was taken to the hospital. The driver did not stay on 13th Avenue.
There is no other information available. I haven’t seen any politicians or reporters mention this.
Topics: Brooklyn | No Comments »
April 4, 2024
68th Precinct Shared Arrest of Drugstore Thief
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April 4, 2024
Janet Nail Salon Moved – New Name & Location
Janet Nail Spa on 18th Avenue and 72nd Street closed. The new location is MZ Nails at 1725 Bath Avenue (and Bay 16th Street)
Topics: Brooklyn | No Comments »
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1) Many libraries ran out of the glasses. On Monday, some Brooklyn library branches are giving out glasses. (See schedule here)

The Coney Island branch said they are getting another shipment on Monday around 11:00 am, so maybe other branches are getting them too?

Check that the glasses are real. Articles say that the real glasses have: “ISO 12312-2” on the arm of the glasses. It can also be written like: “ISO 12312-2:2015” (Info here)

STORES PEOPLE FOUND THE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES AT:

1) Updated 4/7/24: Leo’s Pizza at 8502 – 3rd Avenue is giving out a pair of glasses with the purchase of a hero. TODAY ONLY.

2) 99 Cent Store on 5th Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets. They had them on Sunday 4/7/24 for 3.99 a pair. (Before purchasing check that they are real – see article above )

3) Rainbow Discount at 7407 – 18th Avenue had them on Sunday 4/7 for $2.00 each.

4) SOLD OUT – Staples – 94th Street and 5th Avenue – near the register $2.99

5) T&J 99 Cents Plus Store at 7818 3rd Avenue has glasses for $2.

6) 99 Cents Store on 3rd Avenue and 79th Street (Before purchasing check that they are real – see article above )

7) 99 Cents Store on 3rd Avenue between 73rd and 74th Street. They were $4.99 on Sunday, April 7th.

8) Tmobile users can get these sunglasses with cover from the Tmobile store for free.

9) Bolla Market at the gas station 605 65th Street (on 6th Avenue)

10) SOLD OUT Five Below on Bay Parkway

11) Staples in Park Slope – 348 – 4th Avenue. $2.99

12) Breadberry at 1689 60th Street has glasses.

13) SOLD OUT – The Mobil Gas Station McDonald and caton.

14) Shoprite on Ave I

15) SOLD OUT – Lowes – $2.50 a pair

16) Brooklyn Historical Society at 128 Pierrepont Street has glasses.

17) Warby Parker Eyeglasses at 208 Flatbush Avenue – free

A large container ship named Al Qingdao, which is owned by a French shipping company, lost power near the Verrazano Bridge today.

Update: The Post reported about it today 4/7/24. (See here)

Around 5:45 pm this evening, there was a fire at Ortobello’s Italian Restaurant at 6401 Bay Parkway.

The fire was in the back of the building and extended to two floors. The fire department was able to get it under control fast so it didn’t spread to the dining room. Brooklynites shared many videos of the fire (here).

Thankfully, everyone is alright.

Hopefully, this well-loved Italian restaurant will be able to clean and repair their kitchen and reopen soon.

An American Heart Association Friends and Family CPR class will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 10:30 am in Bay Ridge.

This hands on class will cover CPR skills for adults, children, and infants as well as how to help an adult, child, and infant who is choking.

Each student will receive an American Heart Association Friends and Family CPR manual and a certificate of completion.

If you’re interested in attending this class, contact Kris Nelson (here)

Indoor and Outdoor Gardener on 5th Avenue between 82nd and 83rd Street is celebrating 50 years in business in Bay Ridge!

The owner, Helena is amazing and can answer any question about plants. The store has a huge selection of plants!

Congratulations Helena and family!

On March 31st, this man used a hammer on the windows of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 828 – 60th Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

If you don’t recognize the building, it is in the location where the Knights of Columbus – Sheridan Council used to be.

There was a small earthquake in NYC that lasted for less than a minute and people will talk about for at least 24 hours.

The Brooklyn Cyclones are having an earthquake sale on tickets for the next few days. $4.80 tickets for 4.8 magnitude earthquake.

From now until Sunday, April 7th at 11:59 PM, they are selling select tickets for Opening Day, Tuesday, April 9th, Wednesday, April 10th (when school is closed for Eid) and Thursday, April 11th for just $4.80. (Get tickets here)

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Third Avenue is going to be beautified. But that will take help from everyone.

The Third Avenue Merchants are having a planning meeting on Tuesday, April 9th at 5:00 pm. They need volunteers to help plan the beautification day.

If you are a planner and have toms time, contact [email protected]

This is the info about the event:

Nationwide, squatters are trying to take over people’s homes while they are away.

In NYC, there have been several times this year where squatters got control over a building. NY home owners were told they would be arrested if they shut off the electricity or water. (Source)

Councilmember Susan Zhuang is standing up against squatters in Dyker Heights. (See video of press conference here) Her will require the NYPD to keep a record of complaints about squatters. (Info here)

In February, there was a squatter, who started a fire at a home on 67th Street between 12th and 13th Avenue. (See video – See news)

The fire at the Dyker Heights home caused $900,000 in damage. Prior to this fire, Ying Tan tried working to get the people in the house to leave. (See here)

Assemblymember Lester Chang is a co-sponsor of Assembly bill (See here) as are both Bay Ridge Assemblymembers – Alec Brook-Krasny and Michael Tannousis. This bill adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree.

Senator Iwen Chu failed to take action for the community. Senator Chu did not join or cosponsor bill 5979 in the senate. (See here) These are the only senators on the bill:

It didn’t surprise me that Bay Ridge’s state senator Andrew Gounardes wasn’t on a bill against squatting because Andrew doesn’t take on problems in Brooklyn. Gounardes seens more concerned with the Democratic Party and playing on Twitter.

Iwen Chu and Andrew Gounardes are Democrats, who are in the majority in the NYS Senate, so it is more likely a bill will be brought to the floor if one of them were on it, rather than the Republicans. It’s sad the two lawmakers haven’t taken action for Brooklyn.

On Thursday afternoon, three Council representatives: Susan Zhuang, Kalman Yeger and Inna Vernikov held a press conference in favor changing the law. I don’t think the city has the ability to do anything, without the NY state law being changed!

On March 22nd, Senate Bill S8866 was entered – no Brooklyn Legislatures joined the bill. (See here)

On April 3rd, Senate Bill S8866 about squatters was entered, but no Brooklyn legislatures are on it. (See here)

Brooklyn, elect better representatives who are pushing bills for your community!!

A six-year-old boy was hit by a car on 13th Avenue and 68th Street early this morning. The child was taken to the hospital. The driver did not stay on 13th Avenue.

There is no other information available. I haven’t seen any politicians or reporters mention this.

Janet Nail Spa on 18th Avenue and 72nd Street closed. The new location is MZ Nails at 1725 Bath Avenue (and Bay 16th Street)

From now until Sunday, April 7^th at 11:59 PM, they are selling select tickets for Opening Day, Tuesday, April 9^th, Wednesday, April 10^th (when school is closed for Eid) and Thursday, April 11^th for just $4.80. (Get tickets here)