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July 26, 2023
Brannan’s Late To Help With Overdevelopment
Late. But late is better than never.
Years ago, when Justin Brannan first ran for office, I never imagined he wouldn’t help people. (Info)
It’s good that Councilman Brannan got around to writing a letter about the overdevelopment, but his support should have come a long time ago – before the people rallied. Brannan has a full staff and could have done this weeks ago.
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July 26, 2023
Thursday Night at Lockyard 7/27 – Shark Week
This Thursday, July 27th Lockyard is celebrating shark week with drink specials throughout the day and some awesome shark action on the tubes at 7:00 pm!
Lockyard is at 9221 5th Avenue.
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July 26, 2023
Update: Koda is Back with Family!
Koda is a black and white dog with blue eyes. He is missing from 81st Street and 20th Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
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July 26, 2023
Free Movie in Owls Head Park Friday, 7/28
This event was originally scheduled in June, but it rained that night.

The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival will show family-friendly indie short films at Owl’s Head Park on FRIDAY, JULY 28th at 8:30PM!
Owl’s Head Park is on 68th Street and Colonial Road. This event is free — just bring a chair or blanket.
Here are some trailers of the short films that will be shown:
1.The Brother Mike Tapes

Broadway Baby and all the awards it won (HERE)
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July 26, 2023
No Justice for Phil Guarino – Died Last July
Last July, the body of 28-year-old Phil Guarino from Howard Beach was found outside a home on 72nd Street near Ft. Hamilton Parkway in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.
It’s a year later and no one was arrested for Phil Guarino’s death.
Drugs were not the cause of Phil Guarino’s death. The medical examiner was not able to determine what caused Guarino’s death. Phil’s mother said a broken bone was found in her son’s neck. (Source)
The man who brought Guarino’s body to 72nd Street on a hand truck was wearing a white hoodie pulled up covering his face.
Prayers for Phil’s mother – he was her only child.
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July 25, 2023
Microburst – Storm in Brooklyn – 20th Avenue
Photo: @Ham_BKLYN
Update: The News said the winds in Brooklyn were 70 MPH (Source)
While most people in Brooklyn saw a heavy rain storm, Bay Ridge Avenue between 19th and 20th Avenues had high winds, like a tornado. 73rd Street between 19th and 20th also was hit bad. The news is referring to this as microbursts.
More damage from Brooklyn severe thunderstorms, Property damages near bay ridge parkway @NWSNewYorkNY #nywx pic.twitter.com/TWgRaKODPG
— Ham/ SG /#11 (@Ham_BKLYN) July 25, 2023

So many trees are down – it looks like a mini tornado went through the area.
Thank you, thankfully nobody is hurt?? pic.twitter.com/6bkGRkwHNT
— Ham from BK (@Ham_BKLYN) July 25, 2023

The FDNY were cutting the trees to get them off the street.
Councilman Ari Kagan immediately shared that there were no injuries or evaculations needed.
I was notified by @nycoem, @NYCCouncil & @NYCParks about multiple trees & wires down at 1949 Bay Ridge Parkway c/s 20 Avenue. @FDNY is on the scene at the above location cleaning up multiple trees & down wires. No injuries reported & no evacuations needed. TY to first responders!
— Council Member Ari Kagan (@CMAriKagan47) July 25, 2023

See Freedom News’ video here
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July 25, 2023
Update: Reunited with Family
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July 25, 2023
Staten Island Residents Raided for Armed Robberies in Bensonhurst & Staten Island
Councilman Ari Kagan announced that Staten Island residents were arrested for armed robberies in Bensonhurt and Staten Island.
PIX 11 stated that two men were arrested for at least five robberies between January 20th and July 12th in Brooklyn, Staten Island and New Jersey. (Source) The feds are involved because the crimes happened in two states.
This morning at 8:00 am, residents heard the police announced a man’s name and that they had a warrant for his arrest. (News and photos)
The robbery in Brooklyn happened on July 12th and targeted an owner of an ice cream store in Brooklyn. “They stole $6,700 in cash from the store and exchanged the cash for larger bills at a TD Bank branch in Brooklyn, according to court documents.” (Source)
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July 25, 2023
Seven Months After Norman Fruchter Was Killed Near Owls Head Park, His Killer Was Charged.
On December 22nd. Norm Fruchter was killed while walking his dog on 68th Street. He was returning home from Owl’s Head Park. Norm was 85-years old. (Info)
Why did District Attorney Eric Gonzalez wait seven months to charge the 42-year-old driver? Newspapers revealed that the driver backed up his Hyundai Elantra and hit Norm.
“Jorge Gonzalez-Cadme was charged with reckless driving, speeding and unsafe backing of a vehicle in addition to criminally negligent homicide. This is the first time we are seeing the drivers name – no paper included it until today.” (Source)
Thank you to everyone who wrote to the DA!
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July 25, 2023
Maimonides Opened in Bay Ridge. Vehicles Removed Near Hospital
Maimonides Hospital Emergency Room is officially open 24 hours a day – 7 days a week at 9036- 7th Avenue.
If you are going there, you can fill out the form online to let them know you are on the way. (Form)
On July 19th, four trucks were removed from Poly Place near the hospital. As of yesteday, new trucks didn’t park on that part of Poly Place. (See here)
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July 25, 2023
Fire on 5th Avenue and 84th Street in Bay Ridge
Photo from video
There was a fire around 2:30 am this morning outside of the grocery store on 5th Avenue and 84th Street. (Seen below)
Firefighters put out the fire and checked the building. A lot of fire trucks showed up to put out the fire. (See video)
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July 25, 2023
Mayor Adams Was In Sunset Park For Questions

Mayor Adams had a community meeting with Sunset Park on July 24th. People in Sunset Park had a lot of problems that local leaders like Senator Gounardes and NY Council representative, Alexa Aviles should have helped the people with.
Mayor Adams did his best to answer the people’s questions and provide solutions. People didn’t like that only one person from each table could get up and speak. The table decided which person spoke. The Mayor also took questions and said his staff would answer all of them.
1) A Sunset Park resident stood up and said he couldn’t take his family to Sunset Park because men were sitting around, drinking and doing drugs. The man said the park is unsanitary. They called 311, the police and the city council representative. The man said he goes to the park on 19th Street or to Bay Ridge with his family. The Mayor said he will go to the park and come up with a plan.
2) The sports field is used by private groups and children from Sunset Park can not play there. A child spoke about this! Very sad!
3) Summer Rising did not have enough seats for the community. The Mayor said he believes structured learning all year. The Mayor said they had 110,000 seats for Summer Rising, but there is not enough money for this.
4) The mayor said he will allow extended use of school buildings more so non-profits do not need to pay for space.
5) A woman asked: What steps has the Mayor taken to lower the cost of living? Families are leaving New York and schools are losing money and teachers. The Mayor said that they brought down the cost of childcare with Albany. They provide fair fares for the subways. *The woman wanted more from the Mayor.
6) A young man asked why so many programs were underfunded while the police received eleven billion. The Mayor said he is going to make the city safe.
7) One man asked why the police were beating street vendors on 5th Avenue and chasing people out of the park who are selling food. The resident said the vendors don’t have the paperwork because NYC doesn’t want to give the paperwork. The Mayor said, “We respond to what communities ask for.” (Meaning if people are breaking the law, they will be asked to leave the park.)
8) One Sunset Park resident said that when people ask the police officers for a translator, they are laughed at and they are not given a translator.
9) One resident said that Sunset Park has been forgotten and people no longer feel safe. The Mayor said that at Townhalls, he heard people ask about being safe.
10) A resident asked about the rent increase by the real estate board. Mayor Adams said that he can not have property owners losing their homes.
11) A resident asked for more money for crossing guards in Sunset Park because the streets are not safe.
12) A Sunset Park resident asked the Mayor about short-term rentals to make money and fines.
13) A resident asked how can Sunset Park make streets safer for pedestians, cyclists and cars?
14) A Redhook resident asked what the Mayor could do in the next 30 days to improve the air quality in Redhook. The response from RIT Aggarwala was not good at answering the woman’s question. He said, “continuing what we are doing” and over time, more air conditioning. He then admitted that there is not a lot that can be done in 30 days – except masks. The woman requested air purifiers for NYCHA!
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Late. But late is better than never.

Years ago, when Justin Brannan first ran for office, I never imagined he wouldn’t help people. (Info)

It’s good that Councilman Brannan got around to writing a letter about the overdevelopment, but his support should have come a long time ago – before the people rallied. Brannan has a full staff and could have done this weeks ago.

This Thursday, July 27th Lockyard is celebrating shark week with drink specials throughout the day and some awesome shark action on the tubes at 7:00 pm!

Lockyard is at 9221 5th Avenue.

Koda is a black and white dog with blue eyes. He is missing from 81st Street and 20th Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.

This event was originally scheduled in June, but it rained that night.

The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival will show family-friendly indie short films at Owl’s Head Park on FRIDAY, JULY 28th at 8:30PM!

Owl’s Head Park is on 68th Street and Colonial Road. This event is free — just bring a chair or blanket.

Here are some trailers of the short films that will be shown:

1.The Brother Mike Tapes

Broadway Baby and all the awards it won (HERE)

Last July, the body of 28-year-old Phil Guarino from Howard Beach was found outside a home on 72nd Street near Ft. Hamilton Parkway in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.

It’s a year later and no one was arrested for Phil Guarino’s death.

Drugs were not the cause of Phil Guarino’s death. The medical examiner was not able to determine what caused Guarino’s death. Phil’s mother said a broken bone was found in her son’s neck. (Source)

The man who brought Guarino’s body to 72nd Street on a hand truck was wearing a white hoodie pulled up covering his face.

Prayers for Phil’s mother – he was her only child.

Update: The News said the winds in Brooklyn were 70 MPH (Source)

While most people in Brooklyn saw a heavy rain storm, Bay Ridge Avenue between 19th and 20th Avenues had high winds, like a tornado. 73rd Street between 19th and 20th also was hit bad. The news is referring to this as microbursts.

So many trees are down – it looks like a mini tornado went through the area.

The FDNY were cutting the trees to get them off the street.

Councilman Ari Kagan immediately shared that there were no injuries or evaculations needed.

Councilman Ari Kagan announced that Staten Island residents were arrested for armed robberies in Bensonhurt and Staten Island.

PIX 11 stated that two men were arrested for at least five robberies between January 20th and July 12th in Brooklyn, Staten Island and New Jersey. (Source) The feds are involved because the crimes happened in two states.

This morning at 8:00 am, residents heard the police announced a man’s name and that they had a warrant for his arrest. (News and photos)

The robbery in Brooklyn happened on July 12th and targeted an owner of an ice cream store in Brooklyn. “They stole $6,700 in cash from the store and exchanged the cash for larger bills at a TD Bank branch in Brooklyn, according to court documents.” (Source)

On December 22nd. Norm Fruchter was killed while walking his dog on 68th Street. He was returning home from Owl’s Head Park. Norm was 85-years old. (Info)

Why did District Attorney Eric Gonzalez wait seven months to charge the 42-year-old driver? Newspapers revealed that the driver backed up his Hyundai Elantra and hit Norm.

“Jorge Gonzalez-Cadme was charged with reckless driving, speeding and unsafe backing of a vehicle in addition to criminally negligent homicide. This is the first time we are seeing the drivers name – no paper included it until today.” (Source)

Thank you to everyone who wrote to the DA!

Maimonides Hospital Emergency Room is officially open 24 hours a day – 7 days a week at 9036- 7th Avenue.

If you are going there, you can fill out the form online to let them know you are on the way. (Form)

On July 19th, four trucks were removed from Poly Place near the hospital. As of yesteday, new trucks didn’t park on that part of Poly Place. (See here)

There was a fire around 2:30 am this morning outside of the grocery store on 5th Avenue and 84th Street. (Seen below)

Firefighters put out the fire and checked the building. A lot of fire trucks showed up to put out the fire. (See video)

Mayor Adams had a community meeting with Sunset Park on July 24th. People in Sunset Park had a lot of problems that local leaders like Senator Gounardes and NY Council representative, Alexa Aviles should have helped the people with.

Mayor Adams did his best to answer the people’s questions and provide solutions. People didn’t like that only one person from each table could get up and speak. The table decided which person spoke. The Mayor also took questions and said his staff would answer all of them.

2) The sports field is used by private groups and children from Sunset Park can not play there. A child spoke about this! Very sad!

3) Summer Rising did not have enough seats for the community. The Mayor said he believes structured learning all year. The Mayor said they had 110,000 seats for Summer Rising, but there is not enough money for this.

4) The mayor said he will allow extended use of school buildings more so non-profits do not need to pay for space.

6) A young man asked why so many programs were underfunded while the police received eleven billion. The Mayor said he is going to make the city safe.

8) One Sunset Park resident said that when people ask the police officers for a translator, they are laughed at and they are not given a translator.

9) One resident said that Sunset Park has been forgotten and people no longer feel safe. The Mayor said that at Townhalls, he heard people ask about being safe.

10) A resident asked about the rent increase by the real estate board. Mayor Adams said that he can not have property owners losing their homes.

11) A resident asked for more money for crossing guards in Sunset Park because the streets are not safe.

12) A Sunset Park resident asked the Mayor about short-term rentals to make money and fines.

13) A resident asked how can Sunset Park make streets safer for pedestians, cyclists and cars?