26-Year-Old Man Murdered on 7th Avenue

Assemblyman Lester Chang shared that a man was shot in the chest on 7th Avenue between 56th and 57th Street yesterday. The man died.

Around 9:40 pm last night, police went to 7th Avenue and 57th Street to investigate gunshots. (More info) Shotspotter alerted the police about the shooting. (Source) They also received a call that someone was shot outside the computer store on 57th Street and 7th Avenue. (Source) The NYPD tied off the area.

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The police were not able to locate the man in the area. They found the 26-year-old man was brought to Bellevue Hospital and he had died. (Source)

The Citizen App states that three men were involved – two left on foot and one drove away.
Channel 12 wrote: “The victim was rushed to a hospital where he died.” (See here)
But Channel 7 News wrote: “Authorities say he was dropped off at Bellevue Hospital where he was pronounced dead.“
The Post wrote that a man driving a black Mercedes Benz drove the 26-year-old man to Bellevue Hospital. (Source)
OH THAT’S TERRIBLE the man was taken to Bellevue Hospital, which is is at least 30 minutes away. NYU (Lutheran) Hospital was just six blocks away.

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July 11, 202368th Pct Day of Play at Shore Road Park 7/12

On Wednesday, July 12th, the 68th Precinct will celebrate Police Commissioner’s Day of Play at Shore Road Park (Shore road & 79th Street) from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm.

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July 11, 2023Help Wanted at Resilient Mind Psychotherapy

Resilient Mind Psychotherapy at 541 Bay Ridge Pkwy in Bay Ridge is looking for an Administrative Assistant.

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July 11, 2023Bay Ridge – Free Concert in the Park Tonight 7/11


Eddie sent out the above reminder to everyone!
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July 11, 2023Ammar Brothers Opened on 5th Ave in Bay Ridge

The Bay Ridge BID shared that Ammar Brothers opened at 7816 – 5th Avenue.
This new store is between Rocco’s Pizzeria and Joe’s Appliance store. They sell gifts, home, decor, honey, nuts and spices!
Congratulations to the Ammar brothers on their new store!
This used to be a produce store.

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July 10, 2023Update on Malone’s Chophouse in Bay Ridge

August Update: Malone’s Chophouse is open. (See menu here)

People who have gone there love it – not just the food, but their bar and the atmosphere too!

Bay Ridge residents are patiently waiting for Malone’s Chophouse at 9519 – 3rd Avenue to open.
Malone’s shared a photo of one of their dishes (pictured above) This is: “thick-cut smoked bacon with a homemade peanut butter & granny smith apple jelly.”
Malone’s also shared that they are using Pat LaFrieda steaks:

Finally, the restaurant hinted that their projected opening date is July 30th, but that depends on paperwork bring processed by the city.
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July 10, 2023Police Officer Got Glass in His Eye Because Thief Smashed a Window

Three thieves stole from a store in Williamsburg tonight.
Three suspects were arrested and one of them smashed a window. The glass from the window got in the police officer’s eyes.
In the last video below, you can see the officer sitting in the ambulance and they are trying to remove the glass. They brought him to the hospital. Hopefully his eye is going to be alright.
.@hatzalah is treating the @NYPD90Pct officer after getting glass in his eyes from the broken window. pic.twitter.com/naGLIEMUvm
— WILLIAMSBURG NEWS (@WMSBG) July 11, 2023
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July 10, 2023Prayers for The Saeidi’s Family in Bay Ridge

On Saturday, July 8th, Hamoud Ali Saeidi, an 86-year-old man in Queens, who was randomly killed by a 25-year-old scooter rider while walking to his mosque. (Info)

Prayers for Hamoud Saeidi‘s family, who live in Bay Ridge. Hamoud Saeidi was married for almost 60 years and he and his wife had six children, 30 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. (Source)
Death is awful, but this 100x’s worse because his life was taken from him. Gothamist spoke with Hamoud’s son who said: “This person did not kill my father only,” said Main Saeidi, one of Hamoud’s four sons, outside the Beit El-Maqdis Islamic Center in Bay Ridge. He killed everybody in the community. He killed the whole family.” (Source)
Hamoud Saeidi’s funeral was today. Mayor Adams attended the service at the mosque. (Video here)
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Update 7/14: Speaker Adams had the Saeidi family at the NYC Council meeting.

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July 10, 2023Robberies at Staten Island Stores – Terrible

The man shown in the photo above robbed Veterans Convenience Store on Veterans Road West near Bloomingdale Road in Staten Island around 10:40 pm on Saturday, July 8th. (Story here) Is that a real gun?
Someone has to know this guy.
See the video:
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On July 8th, Bassam Khateeb, a 35-year-old deli worker was killed after being shot by the men shown below. (See here)

The shootings are happening more rapidly now and people aren’t shocked by it. : (
?WANTED-HOMICIDE: 7/8/23 approx. 7:53PM, @ 444 Manor Rd @NYPD120PCT Staten Island. While attempting rob a grocery store the suspects shot a gun which struck a 35-yr-old male clerk causing his death. Any info call us at 800-577-TIPS or https://t.co/TRPPY5zHV2 Reward UP to $3,500 pic.twitter.com/2EJY4Z6vbw
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 10, 2023
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis urged people to share the video and help the police with information if you know these two men.

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July 10, 2023Was a Car Stolen on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge?

A gray 2009 Mazda CX-7 was reported stolen on 5th Avenue and 74th Street today around 4:30 pm.
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July 10, 2023Target at Ceasar’s Bay – Everything is Locked Up

Assemblyman Lester Chang shared a video from Target in Cesar’s Bay. There’s aisles of locked cases so thieves can’t rob the store. But this makes shopping annoying too.
I captured this footage at a chain store in Brooklyn. Everything is locked up, probably because of the 44%?? in shoplifting from last year!
— Assemblyman Lester Chang (@AMLesterChangNY) July 10, 2023
Wondering when this store will give up on NYC & shut down, joining the list of other countless stores? #enoughisenough #shopliftingcrisis pic.twitter.com/JVALnVdQWQ
Assemblyman Chang said that the reason is because shoplifting is up 44% now than last year!
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July 10, 2023Dudes Partying Every Morning at Dyker Park – Residents Report to 311 & Calls Are Closed

Anthony’s photo
What’s happening to Dyker Park? Residents are reporting that there is an early morning at Dyker Park every morning while children are in the park.
Residents reported this to 311 and their calls are closed without the NYPD investigating.

Since it’s Summer, there are children in the park, so these guys can’t get wasted here. The police have to respond to the 311 call and move them along.
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