Why Did Lester Chang Accept a Trip To China?
UPDATE: The National Counterintelligence and Security Center issued warnings. Lester Chang was in the military. Why wouldn’t Chang take the warnings seriously? (See here)
Brooklyn please see (this article.)

Why do politicians think it is alright to accept a trip from a private group? Assemblyman Lester Chang and others went to China in December.
The American Chinese Commerce Association funded the trip. (Story here)

The Chinese TV stations widely reported about these politicians. (See their video)
And the headlines showed:

The trip was approved by legislative ethics officials, (Source) but why do politicians here think they need these trips.
Strangely, Assemblyman Chang didn’t share even one photo of the trip on social media, so I guess he didn’t see anything new or “learn anything.”
As we know, nothing in life is free!! What does this group want these politicians to do?
I really liked Assemblyman Chang. I like that he isn’t a politician, but I am disappointed to see him accept a trip (regardless of the group, NY politicians do not need to travel out-of-the-state “for work.”) I have written about both Democrats and Republicans accepting trips in the past!
Update: I thought there was something else strange about Chang, but I was incorrect. (See here)
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January 21, 2024Bay Ridge – Restaurant Week – 7/22 to 8/18

Four restaurants in Bay Ridge are participating in Restaurant Week from July 22nd to August 18th:
1) Cebu at 8801 – 3rd Avenue (See the menu here)

2) Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue (See menu)

3) Hunter’s Steak & Ale House – 4th Ave and 94th Street (Menus)


4) Tanoreen at 7523 – 3rd Avenue. See menu (here)

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January 21, 2024Karima 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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January 21, 2024Today 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!
Mayor Adams gave a great speech at @susanzhuangnyc’s event on what this Bklyn community prioritizes: quality of life, lawfulness, and education incl more G&T.
— Yiatin Chu (@ycinnewyork) January 21, 2024
I told the @NYCMayor that my education advocacy group @placenyc_org supports mayoral control. https://t.co/RJbYcmdHQQ pic.twitter.com/jEdjUYd73E
Mark Treyger was the MC.
Proud to MC the inauguration of my great friend, Council Member Susan Zhuang, of the 43rd District in Brooklyn. Majority Leader Schumer, Leader Jeffries, Congresswoman Meng, NYS AG James, Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams, and countless others from State and Local government joined… pic.twitter.com/6eE9OuOEq4
— Mark Treyger ? (@MarkTreyger718) January 21, 2024
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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January 21, 2024Contest 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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January 21, 2024Red Velvet Espresso Martini at Panino Rustico

Panino Rustico is at 8901 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge.
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January 21, 2024Ikea 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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January 20, 2024Exotics 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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January 20, 2024Doodle 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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January 20, 2024Kitty Kiernan’s Toasty Winter Drinks

Kitty Kiernan’s at 9715 – 3rd Avenue shared that they have some nice Winter drinks.
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January 20, 2024Brooklyn 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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January 20, 2024Adopt 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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