Karima Abouzour – Missing Brooklyn Teen

The 60th Precinct are looking for Karima Abouzour.

This 17-year-old with black hair and brown eyes has been missing since Saturday, January 13th.

She was last seen leaving her Brooklyn home at 4:00 pm.

Karima was wearing a black jacket and gray sneakers.

Please call your Detectives at 718-946-3352 or 718-287-3239 or 911 if you see Karima.

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Today Was Susan Zhuang’s Inauguration in Bklyn

Marks Jewish Community House was packed for Susan Zhuang’s inauguration as a NYC Coucil representative. (See video)

Even Mayor Adams showed up for the event and gave a great speech about quality of life, lawfulness and education!

Mark Treyger was the MC.

The 62nd Police Precinct attended the event to welcome the new City Council Member.

Marks Jewish Community House is a lot different than Garguilo’s Restaurant, where Councilman Brannan will be having his inauguration.

When Brannan had his first inauguration, he did it at Xaverian High School. I wonder why he didn’t embrace Coney Island and hold the event at a school there?

Brannan said there is still room for people to attend the January 28th inauguration. (Register here)

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Contest For Students in Grades 3-5 in NY 11

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis has a President’s day contest for students. The contest is open to students in grade 3 -5 residing in Congressional District 11.

Students will be responding to the question: What would you do to improve our community and country as president of the United States?

The deadline is February 23rd.

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Red Velvet Espresso Martini at Panino Rustico

Panino Rustico is at 8901 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge.

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Ikea is Celebrating Lunar New Year 2/4 (Register)

On Sunday, February 4th, Ikea in Brooklyn is having a Lunar New Year Celebration from 12:00 – 2:00 pm.

You have to register if you want to go. They still have 162 spots remaining! (Register here)

They give out red envelopes for a shopping discount, have crafts for kids and giveaway. They are selling a few items as well, including the dragon pillow above and these cute place mats. (See here)

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Exotics Shop on 86th Street Robbed at Gunpoint

Around 4:50 p.m., two men robbed the Exotics Shop at 557 – 86th Street at gunpoint. The thieves took an iPhone, cash, and gummies.

One suspect was wearing all gray. The other suspect was 5’11” and wearing a black hoodie and jeans.

A robbery in the afternoon on 86th Street was unheard of years ago. These shops are cash businesses so they are targets.

This shop opened in January 2022.

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Doodle Dog Found in Bay Ridge – 1/20/24

Update: Dog and owner were reunited!

This cutie was found on 78th Street between Colonia and Narrows Avenue.

Thanks to the kind neighbor who held onto the dog and kept the dog safe.

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Kitty Kiernan’s Toasty Winter Drinks

Kitty Kiernan’s at 9715 – 3rd Avenue shared that they have some nice Winter drinks.

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Brooklyn Politicians Reach Across The Table

A few days ago, the Southern Democrats held a New Year’s celebration at The Bay Ridge Manor. They shared pictures of everyone have a good time and dancing on private social media accounts.

While I scrolled through the photos, I saw the head of the Kings Country Republicans, Richie Barsamian, sitting at a table in the photos. I wondered if they invited him or if he went incognito and they didn’t know.

Today, the photo above was shared on X (formerly Twitter) and people were talking about it. So I asked Barsamian about it!

In the Fall, Ted Ghorra quietly stepped down and Richard Barsamian became the GOP Party Leader. Barsamian’s leadership is different from Ghorra’s in that he reached out to Democrats and even invited them to the Republican’s holiday party.

The Democrats invited Barsamian to their party in return.

There’s no drama between Ghorra and Barsamian either because the two were photographed together at the Republican Christmas Party at The Bay Ridge Manor in December.

While this wasn’t a juicy story of a Republican Party Boss sneaking into a Democrat’s event, maybe this was a turning point in politics, where people work together and help build Brooklyn!

Update: Republicans aren’t buying it. This reminded them of “Michael Grimm’s nonsense” from years ago. They did not want to see the Republican Party Boss partying with Progressive Democrats. Republicans told me that they don’t work with radicals – they seek to defeat them in elections.

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Adopt a Cat or Kitten in Bay Ridge Today! 1/20

From 2:00 – 5:00 pm, you can stop by My Natural Pet at 8318 5th Avenue and meet some kittens and cats to adopt.

To see other Bay Ridge events this weekend, (click here)

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Update: Happy Was Reunited With His Family

This white dog was found in Sunset Park on 64th Street & 5th Avenue today.

The dog is currently being taken care of by the good people at Brooklyn Stylez Barbershop. If this is your baby, call 347-409-4808.

Thank God this dog ran into the barber at Brooklyn Stylez Barbershop and they took the dog in!

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Johnny’s Pizzeria is Closing on January 24th

If you lived in Sunset Park years ago, you either loved Johnny’s or Scotti’s Pizzeria.

Today, Johnny’s Pizzeria announced they were closing on January 24, 2024 after being in business for 56 years! Everyone who lived around OLPH has great memories of eating pizza from Johnny’s with their friends.

Stop in and enjoy your last slice from one of the best pizzerias in Brooklyn! They also deliver to Bay Ridge 718-492-9735 (yes they make the heart-shaped pizza too!)

Dear Valued Customers and Patrons of Johnny’s Pizzeria,


We are writing to inform you all that the time has come for Johnny’s Pizzeria to close its doors after serving the Sunset Park Community daily since our father, John Miniaci Senior established this place of business in 1968.

Although this decision has not come easy for us, we would like to be sincere in telling you that it is the right decision, as we are set to begin our retirements. Therefore, our last day of business serving you all will be on Wednesday, January 24th 2024.

We would like to Thank the many lifelong friends who have become like family to us from the community. You have shown us kindness and loyalty over the almost 56 years that we have been in business. We would not have been able to be successful for so many years without your support and loyalty. It has truly been an honor to serve you all.

We would like to acknowledge the many years of hard work and dedication put forth by all our employees who we call Family. Your willingness to work alongside us and meet the expectations of our customers daily will never be forgotten or taken for granted. Without your help, we would not have been able to open the doors for so many years. We wish you and your families well as you may pursue new endeavors in your lives.

As we move forward, it is our hope that God will Bless the Sunset Park Community with peace, health and prosperity. We will hold all the memories which we have made together close within our hearts.


Sincerely,

John, Louie, Rocco and Families @louisminiaci @mustangride1 

Good luck to John and his staff! Happy Retirement! Thanks for the great pizza and good memories!

You will be missed!

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