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August 19, 2023
RIP Shanti Joyner – Staten Island Mother
Shanti Joyner was only 18 years old. This Staten Island mother was killed in Brooklyn around 3:30 am on Friday, August 18th.
The crash occurred on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Cobble Hill
“Kashawn Croswell, 25, faces charges for manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and leaving an accident.” (Source)
Shanti’s 32-year-old sister was also charged by the police for driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, operating an unregistered vehicle, and driving while impaired by alcohol. (Source)
This accident is horrific and this family must be going through a lot – please pray for them.
Update: The paper reported that residents have complained about this street for years. Now the police set up a checkpoint there. (Source)
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August 19, 2023
Don’t Like Ebikes on Shore Road Bike Path?
I don’t think the problem is the ebikes – it’s the delivery mopeds and scooters that are speeding on Shore Road and scaring people who are enjoying an afternoon in the park.
Many people complained to Justin Brannan and he has done nothing. Brannan voted for the legislation to allow ebikes and scooters. (See here and here)
This sign was posted on the Shore Road bike path and they are taking input. Survey: (Here in English) (Chinese) (Spanish)
Yes, I know they probably don’t care, but once in awhile you get lucky and the right person sees it.
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August 18, 2023
18th Avenue Feast – Fantastic – See Everyone!
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August 18, 2023
11-Year-Old Brooklynite Sings National Anthem
Scarlett London Diviney is an 11-year-old from Bay Ridge sang the National Anthem at MetLife Stadium before a Giants Game on Friday, August 18th.
At the end of July, she performed at a Cyclones Game. (See video)
This past Winter, Scarlett was also in The Lion King on Tour. (See her Instagram)
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August 18, 2023
Store on 78th Street & 13th Avenue Robbed at Gunpoint – Politicians Silent
The small bodega on 78th Street off 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights was robbed at gunpoint.
We should have seen both Justin Brannan and Andrew Gounardes share information and speak to this owner.
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August 18, 2023
Tree Fell on Ft. Hamilton & 72nd Street
John shared this picture of a tree that fell on Ft. Hamilton and 72nd Street.
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August 18, 2023
RIP Mary Nolan – Bay Ridge
Mary Nolan died on August 17th – she was 89 years old.
I met Mary one night soon after we moved to Bay Ridge. Then I continued running into her in bars, at church and other events.
Mary was funny, knowledgeable and quick-witted. We always had a lot to talk about because we are two Irish women, who loved Bay Ridge and talking about the neighborhood.
Mary was very knowledgeable about Irish History and immigration. She had spent many years helping Irish immigrants. Mary was a lobbyist in Washington DC in the 80’s to help advance Irish immigration.
Mary’s club, The Commodore Barry Club and their events were important to her, so hopefully someone else will continue them. (See here)
Everyone in Bay Ridge knew Mary Nolan and everyone stopped to talk with her. I did not know Mary was Donal’s mother until years later (Donal was part of the Brooklyn Bards band). Donal died in April 2022.
RIP Mary. Prayers for Mary’s sister, children and grandchildren.
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, 95th Street and 4th Avenue was named after Mary Nolan. She must be smiling down from Heaven.
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August 17, 2023
Nino’s Pizzeria – 3rd Avenue & 91st Street

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August 17, 2023
NYC Bus Driver Program for Immigrants
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August 17, 2023
Shangri-La In Bay Ridge Closed – Vegetarian
I was so surprised to hear that Shangri-La on 3rd Avenue and 74th Street closed. I thought people loved that food. There used to be a lot of vegans and vegetarians talking about years ago.
The sign on the place said that Dave’s Garden was opening there, so hopefully they will have a lot of nice dishes for vegetarians.
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August 16, 2023
Dipper the Dog is Missing in Brooklyn
Dipper was last seen on August 15th on Fort Hamilton Parkway in the 50’s in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
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August 16, 2023
Pilo Arts in Bay Ridge Closed – *Slight Twist*
Bay Ridge residents were sad to see Pilo Arts Hair Salon, which has been in business for 45 years have closed their business on 3rd Avenue and 84th Street.
The owners shared this message:
Now here is the slight twist…..even though the Pilo Arts business closed, the building owner is renting out chairs. So some of your favorite stylists may still be working at this location still.
And the building still has the Pilo Arts sign.
That was nice of the owner to share the phone number of stylists (usually salons don’t).
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Shanti Joyner was only 18 years old. This Staten Island mother was killed in Brooklyn around 3:30 am on Friday, August 18th.

The crash occurred on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Cobble Hill

“Kashawn Croswell, 25, faces charges for manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and leaving an accident.” (Source)

Shanti’s 32-year-old sister was also charged by the police for driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, operating an unregistered vehicle, and driving while impaired by alcohol. (Source)

This accident is horrific and this family must be going through a lot – please pray for them.

Update: The paper reported that residents have complained about this street for years. Now the police set up a checkpoint there. (Source)

I don’t think the problem is the ebikes – it’s the delivery mopeds and scooters that are speeding on Shore Road and scaring people who are enjoying an afternoon in the park.

Many people complained to Justin Brannan and he has done nothing. Brannan voted for the legislation to allow ebikes and scooters. (See here and here)

This sign was posted on the Shore Road bike path and they are taking input. Survey: (Here in English) (Chinese) (Spanish)

Yes, I know they probably don’t care, but once in awhile you get lucky and the right person sees it.

Scarlett London Diviney is an 11-year-old from Bay Ridge sang the National Anthem at MetLife Stadium before a Giants Game on Friday, August 18th.

At the end of July, she performed at a Cyclones Game. (See video)

This past Winter, Scarlett was also in The Lion King on Tour. (See her Instagram)

The small bodega on 78th Street off 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights was robbed at gunpoint.

We should have seen both Justin Brannan and Andrew Gounardes share information and speak to this owner.

John shared this picture of a tree that fell on Ft. Hamilton and 72nd Street.

Mary Nolan died on August 17th – she was 89 years old.

I met Mary one night soon after we moved to Bay Ridge. Then I continued running into her in bars, at church and other events.

Mary was funny, knowledgeable and quick-witted. We always had a lot to talk about because we are two Irish women, who loved Bay Ridge and talking about the neighborhood.

Mary was very knowledgeable about Irish History and immigration. She had spent many years helping Irish immigrants. Mary was a lobbyist in Washington DC in the 80’s to help advance Irish immigration.

Mary’s club, The Commodore Barry Club and their events were important to her, so hopefully someone else will continue them. (See here)

Everyone in Bay Ridge knew Mary Nolan and everyone stopped to talk with her. I did not know Mary was Donal’s mother until years later (Donal was part of the Brooklyn Bards band). Donal died in April 2022.

RIP Mary. Prayers for Mary’s sister, children and grandchildren.

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, 95th Street and 4th Avenue was named after Mary Nolan. She must be smiling down from Heaven.

I was so surprised to hear that Shangri-La on 3rd Avenue and 74th Street closed. I thought people loved that food. There used to be a lot of vegans and vegetarians talking about years ago.

The sign on the place said that Dave’s Garden was opening there, so hopefully they will have a lot of nice dishes for vegetarians.

Dipper was last seen on August 15th on Fort Hamilton Parkway in the 50’s in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

Bay Ridge residents were sad to see Pilo Arts Hair Salon, which has been in business for 45 years have closed their business on 3rd Avenue and 84th Street.

The owners shared this message:

Now here is the slight twist…..even though the Pilo Arts business closed, the building owner is renting out chairs. So some of your favorite stylists may still be working at this location still.

And the building still has the Pilo Arts sign.

That was nice of the owner to share the phone number of stylists (usually salons don’t).