Five Story Building Coming to 79th St & 13th Ave
New York featured a corner property that is set for development. The address is 1283 – 80th Street OR 7924 – 13th Avenue. It’s across the street from La Bella Marketplace.
The new 55-foot-tall building will have 22 residences and 10 parking spaces.
In an area where the sewers and electric grid haven’t been updated, how can they put this big development? It’s called The City of Yes.
Thank Justin Brannan for excluding his home from the City of Yes. Seen here: https://shorturl.at/hzbPQ
And thank Kayla Santosuosso, Andrew Gounardes and Chris McCreight for staying silent because they thought that was equity.
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January 19, 2026Offshore Diner Will Be Open Until 12:00 am
Billy from Offshore Diner announced that starting Wednesday, January 21st, Offshore Diner at 7822 – 3rd Avenue will be open from 7:00 am – 12:00 am. every day.
Residents were missing Offshore Diner this week and they will be glad to see Offshore’s later hours.
See Sabrina and Giuseppe from Brooklyn Bitess video at Offshore:
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January 19, 2026Kayla Santosuosso’s Inauguration Ceremony at Telecommunications High School
Photo: Rodneyse Bichotte
Yesterday morning, Kayla Santosuosso was sworn in at The High School of Telecommunications.
Unlike Justin Brannan, Santosuosso didn’t invite the community to the event. She didn’t even mention it on social media: https://www.instagram.com/councilmemberkayla
The invitation was only shared on the Independent Democrats website. https://indbrooklyn.org
See invitation here: http://tinyurl.com/KaylaInauguration
Who an elected official invites to their inauguration says a lot. Justin Brannan’s first reception welcomed the community at Xaverian High School. At his re-election reception at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island, the casino lobbyist was among the guests.
The Arab American Society shared photos at the event. former Councilman Vincent Gentile and Josephine from Community Board 10 were in attendance.
Rodney Bichotte’s shared photos of Chuck Shumer, Brad Lander, Jumaane Williams, NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin and Justin Brannan speaking at the podium during the ceremony. Andrew Gounardes and the Democrat District leaders from Sunset Park also attended. See here: https://shorturl.at/zZ2JX
It appears to be a gathering of Democrats, which left Coney Island residents out.
Santosuosso was already sworn in at City Hall at the end of December. She shared this photo:
Strangely, this week Kayla Santosuosso spoke out for Rafael Bohorquez., a 53-year-old NYC Council data analyst from Bethpage, Long Island, who was picked up by ICE.
NYC Council says Bohorquez cleared all background checks. Info:
https://www.newsweek.com/rafael-andres-rubio-bohorquez-ice-arrest-new-york-11350312
ICE claims Bohorquez was involved in an assault. Info:
No article mentions which Council representative Bohorquez worked for. It must be a political friend of Santosuosso’s because people in Brooklyn been taken by ICE and Kayla Santosuosso hasn’t spoken out for them.
Just this week, Kayla Santosuosso didn’t say or do anything when Deacon Sebastian Ordonez from Bensonhurst was taken by ICE. The deacon does not have a criminal record, but he was one of six people targeted at an apartment building on Bay Ridge Avenue. Info: https://shorturl.at/qy6pW
Kayla Santosuosso didn’t even share this story or retweet the politician who stood up for the deacon and Brooklyn residents. Info:
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January 19, 2026Gordola Bakery on 20th Avenue Closed
Gordola Bakery at 6309 – 20th Avenue (next to the train station) closed. They were known for great Italian bread.
Brooklyn Bitees shared these photos to show that The People’s Bakery will be opening there. Info:
https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynBitess
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January 18, 2026Democrats Are Trying to Gerrymander District 11 in Brooklyn
Nicole Malliotakis spoke with Marcia Clark on the news today about Democrats wanting to change District 11.
They want to gerrymander District 11 because Democrats are too afraid to run against Nicole Malliotakis. Our community has been gerrymandered at the city and state level to help poor politicians win.
The Democrats want to add more white liberals to the district.
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January 18, 2026The 68th Precinct Confiscated More Scooters
The 68th Precinct shared that they confiscated the scooters of reckless drivers. They also said that the drivers face heavy fines or jail,
It’s good to see that there is some law enforcement on the reckless scooters. It seems like there are a lot more high school students riding scooters in the afternoon.
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January 18, 2026Foodboss Reviewed Skinflints in Bay Ridge
Foodboss, a Youtuber, who reviews restaurants stopped by Skinflints Restaurant at 7902 5th Avenue to enjoy the delicious French onion soup and Skinflint’s famous burger on an English muffin.
Watch the video:
Sadly, the Foodboss noticed the garbage on 5th Avenue:
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January 17, 2026Two Brooklyn Residents Pled Guilty to $68 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Elaine Antao and Manal Wasef plead guilty to conspiring to defraud Medicaid by paying health care kickbacks for services that were not provided at two Brooklyn social adult day cares and a home health care company, according to Joseph Nocella, Jr., US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
Family Social Adult Day Care Inc. is at 1950 Bath Avenue.
Happy Family Social Adult Day Care Center Inc. is at 8895 – 26th Avenue (off Cropsey Avenue).
From 2017 to 2024, Elaine Antao and Manal Wasef worked as recruiters/marketers and in exchange for illegal kickbacks and bribes, they referred Medicaid recipients to these services—even though many services were never provided. Source: https://shorturl.at/JH1xg
The Department of Justice caught this fraud:
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/two-individuals-plead-guilty-68m-adult-day-care-fraud-scheme
From the Dept of Justice website: “Wasef and Antao agreed to collectively forfeit approximately $1 million.“
“Wasef and Antao pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Antao is scheduled to be sentenced on May 20th and Wasef is scheduled to be sentenced on May 27th. They each face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.“
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January 17, 2026Party Supply Stores in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn 11209
The Party Fair store on 20th Avenue closed ,so everyone has asked me where can they can find party supplies in Bay Ridge?
Here are some other party goods stores:
1) Party Plan It at 8414 – 5th Avenue Brooklyn 11209 718-836-3701 Great place for helium balloons – large selection and the number balloons too. He has more balloons than are shown on the walls. . Mark, the owner did a beautiful job with balloons for a baby shower I was giving. He arrived and set them up before I came (and I was early). The tables looked beautiful– exactly as I requested.
2) Party Color Store at 7624 – 5th Avenue Brooklyn 11209 718-765-1555 They have clear bags for favors/goodies.
3) Reyes Creations is at 6929 3rd Avenue (used to be across from Keyfood at 241 Bay Ridge Avenue) They sell Disney Party items – small store, but they have a lot of items and good flowers – see pictures.
4) Party City closed at 625 Atlantic Avenue, but in the Fall of 2025, they opened in the basement of Staples on 5th Avenue and 94th Street. There is a parking lot here.
Dollar Stores that have Party Supplies
- 99 Cents Store and Up on 4th Avenue and 95th Street across the street from St. Pats Church – 99 cent helium balloons – super nice
- Apple 99 Cents Store – 8104 – 5th Avenue has good party section (some things more than $1) usually open to 9 pm.
- City 99 Cents Store – 5th Avenue between 86th and 87th (many things are $1.29) – closer to 87th Street – Pizza Wagon is on this block
- DII Discount Store – 8701 – 4th Avenue – huge cheap store on the corner of 87th Street – neon plates, cheap plain kids t-shirts for decorating
- 99 Cents Store – 66th Street and 18th Avenue – great 99 cents store – cheap helium balloons – a few stores away from DaVinci Pizza -Party Ville is a Hallmark type stores and they have the over sized balloons
- 111 NY 99 Cents Store 8402 18th Avenue Brooklyn 11214 – huge 99 cents store
- Super Feng Discount – 2235 86th Street Brooklyn 11214 – near Bay 31st Street…..a friend of mine always says she gets things here!
- 99 Cents store – Bay Parkway and 72nd Street
- Dollar Tree at 590 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11232 has helium balloons and party goods for cheap prices.
Walgreens on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street has some helium balloons.
Duane Reade on 86st Street sells helium balloon.
Other stores with Party Supplies
- Deals 2402 86th Street Brooklyn 11214 718-266-1471 Has helium balloons – open to 9pm
- Amazing Savings 1415 Ave M Brooklyn 11230 (Midwood)
- Michaels Craft Store 410 Gateway Dr Brooklyn 11239 347-694-4067
- Target – 519 Gateway Drive Brooklyn 11239, also one on Flatbush Ave
- Party City – 625 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn 11217 718-399-7252
- Five Below – at Erskine – small toys – good for the goody bag
BJs sells helium tanks for $26.99
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January 17, 2026Boozy BINGO at The Bean Post in Bay Ridge 1/17
I hope all of you BINGO lover go and win! The Bean Post is at 7525 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge.
See other events happening in Bay Ridge this weekend:
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January 16, 2026ALL CASH BUYER For Brooklyn Building?
Realtor, Joe Zhu shared the graphic above of an “All Cash Buyer” for 516 West 5th Street.
The eight-family home was listed for $1,300,000. Info:
https://serhant.com/home-search/listings/5044340515757024338-1516-West-5th-Street
I don’t know if I am more surprised the buyers paid all cash or if the starting price was 1.3 million for an 8 family home. That’s actually a fantdstic deal if many people purchased this property together.
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January 16, 2026Ice In Bensonhurst Taking People – Susan Zhuang Stood Up
President Trump told us he was going to deport the MS 13 gang member and the criminals in this country.
Now students, the deacon at a Bensonhurst church and PTA Moms are being stopped by Ice. See story:
People aren’t immune from from the law, but what happened to ICE going after the criminals?
Councilwoman Susan Zhuang stood up for Brooklynites. See video:
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