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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
Topics: Uncategorized | No Comments »
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 »
April 4, 2024
Elif’s Eid Giveaway – Go Enter!
Elif is doing a giveaway for the last few days of Ramadan.
Go to her Instagram to enter and see her beautiful work. (Here)
The winner will be selected on Sunday, April 7th.
Topics: Bay Ridge, Uncategorized | No Comments »
April 3, 2024
Long Bright River is Filming in Bay Ridge on 4/4 and 4/5. Tonight They Are Taking Parking Spaces.
Caroline shared this photo on Facebook
On Thursday, April 4, 2024 and Friday, April 5th, they are filming “Long Bright River” in Bay Ridge on Gelston Avenue between 86th Street and 88th Street.
Caroline’s photo
Community Board 10 shared this information:
Here’s what’s closed:
· 86 STREET between GATLING PLACE and 5 AVENUE Street Side: South Street Control: Full Block
· GELSTON AVENUE between 86 ST and 88 ST Street Side: East Street Control: Full Block
· FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY between 86 ST and 92 ST Street Side: East Street Control: Full Block

The filming permit allows them to snag some parking spots 24-hours before. Some Rigites drove around for over an hour looking for a parking spot on a rainy/windy night.
Caroline’s photo
People would be less mad if they closed off the street tomorrow.
On Thursday morning, April 4th, I passed this area – it was blocks of empty spaces – how awful!
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
April 3, 2024
Beautiful Plants at Ben’s Florist on 4th Avenue
Ben’s Florist has some beautiful plants!
Ben’s is across the street from St. Patrick’s Church on 4th Avenue between 95th and 96th Street.
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
April 3, 2024
Brannan Was on Errol Louis’ Show – Errol Asked About Smoke Shops!
Councilman Brannan was on television with Pat Kiernan earlier today. He talked about money being available for NYC. Brannan shared that video here.
Councilman Brannan was also on Errol Louis’ show in the evening. Brannan didn’t share or mention that video. (See it here)
They talked about the budget and then Errol asked Brannan about the illegal smoke shops.
Errol said that NYC has all it needs to close illegal smoke shops. Councilman Brannan said he didn’t know.
Brannan pointed to the state legislatures and the NYPD saying they don’t have the penal code to shut down these shops.
Brannan said there were 2,000 illegal shops in NYC now.
Why hasn’t NYC moved on legislation to close the illegal shops? A Smoke Shop in Bay Ridge was robbed tonight. (Info)
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
April 3, 2024
Smoke Shop in Bay Ridge Robbed Again
Many police vehicles police were outside of the smoke shop at 8711- 5th Avenue around 5:45 pm tonight. (See video)
John shared photos of 5th Avenue being closed at 86th Street. (See here)
The thieves left before the police arrived, but were caught on camera.
These cash only businesses are a problem unless they have strong security.
Senator Andrew Gounardes voted in favor of legalizing cannabis, but didn’t understand how to regulate the cash only shops.
Gounardes still doesn’t understand how he made the neighborhood less safe. This is taxing on the NYPD to respond to the repeat burglaries.
Why do our police officers have to answer these calls? The shops should report it to their insurance company.
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
April 3, 2024
Beautiful Flowers on Trees – St. Patrick’s Church
The trees are in bloom outside of St. Patrick’s Church on 4th Avenue and 95th Street.
Take a good look at the signs of Spring – – before it is gone!
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
April 3, 2024
Daddy O’s is Open – Go Get Ribs, Bay Ridge!
When we passed by Daddy O’s BBQ at 9226 4th Avenue in Bay Ridge today, we saw their OPEN sign on the door, heard great music playing and saw customers on line in the afternoon!
Daddy O’s shared this information:
We know two picky people who had Daddy-O’s ribs and enjoyed them. (See their menu)
Congratulations to the new owners.
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
April 3, 2024
Blossom Diner on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge
Blossom Diner is at 8518 – 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge. (Pics are blurry because it is a rainy day!)
The old Stewart’s sign still remains on the building.
The new owners purchased Stewart’s Diner and they told me that they are keeping the same menu.
Good luck to the new owners!
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
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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)

Elif is doing a giveaway for the last few days of Ramadan.

Go to her Instagram to enter and see her beautiful work. (Here)

The winner will be selected on Sunday, April 7th.

On Thursday, April 4, 2024 and Friday, April 5th, they are filming “Long Bright River” in Bay Ridge on Gelston Avenue between 86th Street and 88th Street.

Community Board 10 shared this information:

The filming permit allows them to snag some parking spots 24-hours before. Some Rigites drove around for over an hour looking for a parking spot on a rainy/windy night.

People would be less mad if they closed off the street tomorrow.

On Thursday morning, April 4th, I passed this area – it was blocks of empty spaces – how awful!

Ben’s Florist has some beautiful plants!

Ben’s is across the street from St. Patrick’s Church on 4th Avenue between 95th and 96th Street.

Councilman Brannan was on television with Pat Kiernan earlier today. He talked about money being available for NYC. Brannan shared that video here.

Councilman Brannan was also on Errol Louis’ show in the evening. Brannan didn’t share or mention that video. (See it here)

They talked about the budget and then Errol asked Brannan about the illegal smoke shops.

Errol said that NYC has all it needs to close illegal smoke shops. Councilman Brannan said he didn’t know.

Brannan pointed to the state legislatures and the NYPD saying they don’t have the penal code to shut down these shops.

Brannan said there were 2,000 illegal shops in NYC now.

Why hasn’t NYC moved on legislation to close the illegal shops? A Smoke Shop in Bay Ridge was robbed tonight. (Info)

Many police vehicles police were outside of the smoke shop at 8711- 5th Avenue around 5:45 pm tonight. (See video)

John shared photos of 5th Avenue being closed at 86th Street. (See here)

The thieves left before the police arrived, but were caught on camera.

These cash only businesses are a problem unless they have strong security.

Senator Andrew Gounardes voted in favor of legalizing cannabis, but didn’t understand how to regulate the cash only shops.

Gounardes still doesn’t understand how he made the neighborhood less safe. This is taxing on the NYPD to respond to the repeat burglaries.

Why do our police officers have to answer these calls? The shops should report it to their insurance company.

The trees are in bloom outside of St. Patrick’s Church on 4th Avenue and 95th Street.

Take a good look at the signs of Spring – – before it is gone!

When we passed by Daddy O’s BBQ at 9226 4th Avenue in Bay Ridge today, we saw their OPEN sign on the door, heard great music playing and saw customers on line in the afternoon!

Daddy O’s shared this information:

We know two picky people who had Daddy-O’s ribs and enjoyed them. (See their menu)

Congratulations to the new owners.

Blossom Diner is at 8518 – 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge. (Pics are blurry because it is a rainy day!)

The old Stewart’s sign still remains on the building.

The new owners purchased Stewart’s Diner and they told me that they are keeping the same menu.

Good luck to the new owners!