RIP Samyia Spain – Killed in Park Slope – Veo Kelly Turned Himself In
Twin sisters, Samyia and Saniya Spain were stabbed outside of Natural Plus Deli on 4th Avenue and St. Marks Place in Park Slope at 2:20 am this morning.
The Daily News reported that a drunk man was hitting on the women inside the deli before they were stabbed. (Source)
“One of them guys complemented two girls, walked in with their friends, and they said, no, we’re not attracted so he called them names. They called him names back.” (CBS News)
I DON’T CARE WHAT THE SISTERS AID BACK TO HIM – NO ONE SHOULD HAVE BEEN STABBED!
Other papers reported that Samyia gave the guy her name instagram.
Samyia was stabbed in the chest and neck and died. Saniya was stabbed in the arm and is alright. After her sister was stabbed, Saniya called their grandfather and said, “‘Granddaddy, Samyia got stabbed and she died.” (Source) How awful!
Update: Veo Kelly turned himself in for the murder of Samyia and for stabbing her sister. (Update here) He’s twenty years old and this mistake is going to affect his whole life. Friends of Samyia were spreading his photo on social media for days! They want #JusticeForSamyia and weren’t going to stop under the man was arrested.
The killer ran away and has not been arrested. They have a picture of him and the store must have video as well. I don’t want to hear about his mental health – he killed a young woman, whose life was just beginning!
Samyia was only 19 years old. She had her whole life ahead of her. Her sister will be haunted by this day for the rest of her life. Please pray for Saniya and her family. RIP Samyia.
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March 17, 2024Councilmember Zhuang and Thousands of People Protested the Homeless Shelter – 86th St.
Today, thousands of members of our community joined together to say no to building a men’s shelter next to our schools, daycare centers, and senior centers. Together, we are calling for more affordable housing, senior housing, mental health services, and improving our programs… pic.twitter.com/lIGI1gVptG
— Susan Zhuang ??? (@susanzhuangnyc) March 17, 2024
Councilwoman Zhuang and thousands of Brooklyn residents protested the shelter on 86th Street. The people do not want a homeless shelter here – they want real housing.
— boar_taint (@boar_taint) March 18, 2024
The building they are making here is a 32-room hotel for 150 men. (Story here)
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March 16, 2024Bishop Kearney 50th Reunion – Class of 1974
Class of 1974 – go celebrate 50 years later!
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March 15, 2024RIP Debbie Stevens…Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
We were sad to hear that Debbie Stevens, a community activist in Bay Ridge died suddenly at home today.
Wake: McLaughlin & Sons Funeral Home on 3rd Avenue and 96th Street. Thursday, March 21st, 2024 2:00pm – 5:00pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Funeral mass on Friday, March 22nd at 9:30 am at Our Lady of Angels Church at 7320 4th Avenue
Debbie would help anyone she could. Whenever she heard that animals were not being cared for, she called for people to help. She didn‘t hesitate to contact politicians or wanna-be politicians to assist those in need. I remember two Brooklyn residents were homeless and she called on many people to assist them and take care of their cats, which were in carriers in the St. Anselm’s parking lot. Debbie didn’t rest until the animals were taken care of.
Debbie loved all animals. She started the Bay Ridge Animal Lovers Group on Facebook. (Here) Debbie wrote this during the Summer near her birthday:
Debbie Stevens loved Bay Ridge and the people in this community.
She fought for seniors because she wanted them to have healthy food. She also wanted all of them to be able to go on day trips with the Senior Center and enjoy life. In 2019, I wrote about her here.
Debbie wanted people in the community to be safe:
She was a good neighbor who cared about people in Bay Ridge:
While she may have been at odds with politicians at times, she cared about their health too:
A GoFundMe was set up to help with the funeral expenses. (See here)
Prayers for her children.
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March 15, 2024Rally Against the Homeless Shelter – 86th St.
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March 14, 2024Applesauce the Dog is Living Well in Bay Ridge
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March 14, 2024Class to Learn About Irish Whiskey & Gin 3/22
On Friday, March 22nd, Henry Harde’s Liquor Store on 3rd Avenue is having a class at 6:40 pm for people to learn all about how Irish Whiskey and Gin are made at the Glendalough Distillery in Wicklow, Ireland! Call 718-748-3686 to reserve a spot!
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March 14, 2024The Pink Place is Opening in Bay Ridge – Milk & Honey Cafe – 3rd Avenue and 94th Street – 3/25
Bay Ridge is excited because Milk & Honey Cafe shared that they are having a soft opening on Monday, March 25th at 7:30 pm.
They shared this picture from inside the restaurant:
MILK & HONEY CAFE is at 9402 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge.
Congratulations to Jose and his wife!
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March 13, 2024The Wicked Monk’s St. Patrick’s Day Hoodies
The Wicked Monk’s St. Patrick’s Day Hoodies are niceeeeeeeeee! $45 347-497-5152
The Wicked Monk is on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street in Bay Ridge.
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March 13, 2024Voices to End Hunter on March 17th in Bay Ridge
Event at The Ridge and The Ridge Kids 8121 3rd Avenue from 12:00 – 2:00 pm. They teamed with with Voices to End Hunger!
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March 13, 2024Another Morning on The R Train in Bay Ridge
People riding into Bay Ridge need help and they continued to be ignored as if they don’t exist.
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March 13, 2024Bay Ridge is Blooming – It’s Almost Spring!
spring #BayRidge pic.twitter.com/hMaZg8NWmM
— Megan Fellarina Karen edition (@megchl543) March 13, 2024
Megan shared the beautiful picture above! It’s almost Spring!
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