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January 22, 2024
Be a Guest Bartender at South Brooklyn Foundry
Calling All Mixologists! South Brooklyn Foundry is on the hunt for a charismatic Guest Bartender with a vibrant following.
Bring your flair, mix your magic, and captivate our crowd.
Wednesdays and Thursdays just got more exciting! Apply at 6909 3rd Avenue and shake things up!
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January 22, 2024
CB 10 Voted Against the Dispensary on 86th St.
We were glad to hear Community Board 10 vote against the cannabis shop that is setting up on 86th Street and 12th Avenue.
Community Board 10’s vote is “just advisory” because there is a cannabis department in the government which decides if a cannabis shop gets set up on your street.
See this street view map here
The address of the shop is 1205 – 86th Street.
This location is next to people’s homes! That storefront used to be for a bridal shop. (We are sorry for all the stress this is causing people on 86th Street and around 12th Avenue.)
When Senator Andrew Gounardes voted to legalize cannabis, he was not able to calculate how those changes will hurt Brooklyn.
We have ILLEGAL pot shops all over the neighborhood and Gounardes has not moved to shut them down. The fact that a business can operate illegally for almost two years and the Senator just stands by is RIDICULOUS.
Gounardes should be working to stop cannabis shops next to people’s homes! We need leaders who can speak out for our community.
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January 22, 2024
PS 413 – What Happens When a Politician Does the School Setup, Instead of Parents!
At Community Board 10 tonight, a CB 10 member discussed the new school coming 3rd Avenue and Senator Street. The school is called K053 or PS 413.
This elementary school is supposed to open this September. The school will be for 310 Students, but this year they will only have two kindergarten classes.
Curriculum:
Literacy – HMH
Phonics – Haggerty
Mathematics – Envision by Savvas
Social Studies – Passport to social studies
Science – Amplify Science
Afterschool – they will have afterschool, but parents have to pay for the afterschool
When the school was introduced, the community was told that there was supposed to be a PreK, but it turns out the school is not going to have a PreK.
In June, parents were asked what they would like at the school. Yet none of the things parents asked for have been integrated into this school.
The new school is:
– Not going to have District 75 seats (how is that even allowed?)
– Not going to have NEST program
– The school will not have the twice exceptional program
– The school will not have project-based learning
– The school will not have a garden or edible school yard
The school has some good things: It was named The School of International World Studies. I didn’t see that shared anywhere!
On social media, I saw the school was going to have a dual language Kindergarten class, so that’s good!
This parent recommended that in the future, the Community Board needs to be aware of what programs will be at the school before they vote. Parents need more of an input in community schools! (Applause for this parent for sharing this information.)
Later in the meeting, another CB 10 member sympathized and said that the Community Board is only allowed to vote on the location.
Thank Councilman Brannan for a no frills school. Politicians can’t be making decisions about schools ALONE. When the politicians are gone, the community is left with a school that they aren’t excited about. School decisions need to be made by the community.
To Brannan, the terms NEST Program and project-based learning are just buzz words. To parents, these are great programs which engaged children! Don’t settle parents!
The Councilman didn’t share that this school won’t have any special programs!
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January 22, 2024
Community Board 10 Meeting Tonight at 7:00pm
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January 22, 2024
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.)
(Seen here)
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)
(PIcture from video 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, 2024
Bay 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)
(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, 2024
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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January 21, 2024
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!
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.

I told the @NYCMayor that my education advocacy group @placenyc_org supports mayoral control. https://t.co/RJbYcmdHQQ pic.twitter.com/jEdjUYd73E
— Yiatin Chu (@ycinnewyork) January 21, 2024

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, 2024
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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January 21, 2024
Red Velvet Espresso Martini at Panino Rustico
Panino Rustico is at 8901 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge.
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January 21, 2024
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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January 20, 2024
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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Calling All Mixologists! South Brooklyn Foundry is on the hunt for a charismatic Guest Bartender with a vibrant following.

Bring your flair, mix your magic, and captivate our crowd.

Wednesdays and Thursdays just got more exciting! Apply at 6909 3rd Avenue and shake things up!

We were glad to hear Community Board 10 vote against the cannabis shop that is setting up on 86th Street and 12th Avenue.

Community Board 10’s vote is “just advisory” because there is a cannabis department in the government which decides if a cannabis shop gets set up on your street.

The address of the shop is 1205 – 86th Street.

This location is next to people’s homes! That storefront used to be for a bridal shop. (We are sorry for all the stress this is causing people on 86th Street and around 12th Avenue.)

When Senator Andrew Gounardes voted to legalize cannabis, he was not able to calculate how those changes will hurt Brooklyn.

We have ILLEGAL pot shops all over the neighborhood and Gounardes has not moved to shut them down. The fact that a business can operate illegally for almost two years and the Senator just stands by is RIDICULOUS.

Gounardes should be working to stop cannabis shops next to people’s homes! We need leaders who can speak out for our community.

At Community Board 10 tonight, a CB 10 member discussed the new school coming 3rd Avenue and Senator Street. The school is called K053 or PS 413.

This elementary school is supposed to open this September. The school will be for 310 Students, but this year they will only have two kindergarten classes.

Curriculum:

Literacy – HMH

Phonics – Haggerty

Mathematics – Envision by Savvas

Social Studies – Passport to social studies

Science – Amplify Science

Afterschool – they will have afterschool, but parents have to pay for the afterschool

When the school was introduced, the community was told that there was supposed to be a PreK, but it turns out the school is not going to have a PreK.

In June, parents were asked what they would like at the school. Yet none of the things parents asked for have been integrated into this school.

The new school is:

– Not going to have District 75 seats (how is that even allowed?)

– Not going to have NEST program

– The school will not have the twice exceptional program

– The school will not have project-based learning

– The school will not have a garden or edible school yard

The school has some good things: It was named The School of International World Studies. I didn’t see that shared anywhere!

On social media, I saw the school was going to have a dual language Kindergarten class, so that’s good!

This parent recommended that in the future, the Community Board needs to be aware of what programs will be at the school before they vote. Parents need more of an input in community schools! (Applause for this parent for sharing this information.)

Later in the meeting, another CB 10 member sympathized and said that the Community Board is only allowed to vote on the location.

Thank Councilman Brannan for a no frills school. Politicians can’t be making decisions about schools ALONE. When the politicians are gone, the community is left with a school that they aren’t excited about. School decisions need to be made by the community.

To Brannan, the terms NEST Program and project-based learning are just buzz words. To parents, these are great programs which engaged children! Don’t settle parents!

The Councilman didn’t share that this school won’t have any special programs!

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)

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)

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.

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)

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.

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

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)

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.