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June 3, 2023
Brooklyn Artist is Selling Flags & Beer Openers – Good for Father’s Day!
I saw photos of this Brooklyn artist’s work on on Facebook. That wooden flag is beautiful! (More photos here) You can contact Matthew here.
Matthew also has these cool bottle openers (pictured below) for $25- $30 and I thought – wow that would make a nice gift for a beer drinker. (Father’s Day?)
I don’t know Matthew – I just like his unique art.
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June 3, 2023
Community Board 10 Voted ‘No’ on the High School on May 15th. Why Are Mailings from Brannan’s Office in June Saying the Opposite?
On May 15th, Community Board 10 voted down the high school on Ovington Avenue because there were many unanswered questions.
Councilman Justin Brannan sent out the above card this week – it’s June! Is Councilman Brannan ignoring the many concerns of Community 10?
Community board says ‘NO’ to high school proposal for Ovington Ave.
The location is terrible for a high school because there are other schools with elementary school children are on the block (see red arrows below). The high school location is marked with a yellow arrow below.
Community leaders gave the School Construction Authority other locations, but they did not hear back. CB 10 wants an annex to help Fort Hamilton High School with their large population. In addition, they pointed out that a high school is needed on the other side of District 20 – not here.
It’s weird Justin Brannan would keep mentioning schools because the deal that went down at the Nathan’s school was HORRIBLE.
Brannan should be embarrassed that lobbying happened in our community. (See here) NYC paid $25 million for that property. (Info)
Even stranger is that Councilman Brannan didn’t tell Community Board 10 that 8808 – 5th Avenue was owned by the same man who flipped the Nathan’s property.
He made $21 million dollars on 8808- 5th Avenue. (See here) It’s incredible that one man made $46 Million Dollars on two properties in Bay Ridge and no one reported about the second sale being by the same owner.
The location for a school on 88th and 5th Avenue is strange because PS 264 is down the next block on 88th Street and 4th Avenue. One Community Board 10 member knew the school shared that the school was not full. (See here)

I wish Justin Brannan would stop wasting our tax dollars on inaccurate mailings.
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June 3, 2023
Milk and Honey Coffee Shop Opening in Bay Ridge – The Pink Building on 3rd Ave & 94th St.
This storefront on 3rd Avenue and 94th Street has been empty for years.
First Lillian was written on the front window.
Now the words: Milk and Honey are on the window. Milk and Honey is a great coffee shop in Midwood. (See here)
On March 11, 2024, the new owners of Milk and Honey shared that they will be announcing a soft opening soon!
I love the beautifully painted pink building – it looks so fresh and clean!
This coffee shop is across the street from Oishi. Years ago this building was a corner grocery and vegetable store.
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June 3, 2023
Unlicensed Vendors Hurt Businesses -Sunset Park
Unlicensed vendors are hurting Sunset Park Businesses on 8th Avenue. Assemblyman Lester Chang is rallying to community to stand behind the businesses. Go Assemblyman Chang!
Vito La Bella is up early rallying support for the businesses on 8th Avenue.
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June 3, 2023
Yama Cultural Festival at Shore Road & 79th St.
See more events happening in Bay Ridge today here.
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June 3, 2023
Bay Ridge BYOB Restaurants
There are a few restaurants in Bay Ridge that are BYOB:
Beets and Carrots – 3rd Avenue and 99th Street
Bay Ridge Fishbar – they have a nice backyard
Fatto Manno – 3rd Avenue and 85th Street – Halal Italian food – they have a huge BYOB painted outside on their shed.
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June 3, 2023
Meet Howard Johnson in Brooklyn on June 4th
Meet Howard Johnson, former New York Mets player in Brooklyn on Sunday, June 4th from 12:00 – 2:00 pm at E and J on 69th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. I remember when he played the sportscaster called him HoJo!
It’s fantastic that people have the opportunity to meet players they loved in Brooklyn!

$25 per autograph which also includes a FREE JSA certificate of authenticity. You can also take photos with Howard Johnson.

Pay at the event or pay in advance over the phone: E and J 718-775-8471

If you live far away and want the autograph, call them and have it shipped to you.
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June 3, 2023
Coney Island’s New Wonder Wheel Ale
Coney Island Brewery showed off their Wonder Wheel IPA!
IPA stands for India Pale Ale – ipa’s are more bitter than lager beer because they contain more hops. IPA’s usually have a citrus or fruity note to it.
Coney Island Brewery has a lot IPA’s that people who like beer love to try. (See here)
The Wonder Wheel IPA is also available at Deno’s Famiglia Pizzeria on the Boardwalk and at Nathan’s next to the Wheel.
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June 2, 2023
Reliance Cleaners Closed in Bay Ridge
Reliance Cleaners at 7717 – 5th Avenue announced that they closed their business.
Vicky’s parents opened the business 50 years ago and we wish them a very happy retirement!
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June 2, 2023
Welcome Captain Kristen Schafer – The 68th Precinct in Bay Ridge Has a New Captain!
In early April, the NYPD allowed the public to log into Zoom and watch the interviews for the 68th Precinct Captain position.
Two very qualified candidates interviewed for the position. I was thrilled to see a woman applying for the position.
While both candidates were excellent and very qualified, Captain Schafer’s answers were fantastic because she knows Bay Ridge. She lived in Bay Ridge and she worked in the 68th Precinct, as well as a nearby precinct as well. By the end of the interview, it was clear Captain Schafer was the person for the job!
After the interviews, the community was asked to fill out a survey. Usually I hate surveys because a lot of organizations ignore the results. But I thought, maybe they will actually listen so I filled out the survey.
This is the first time the 68th Precinct has a female commanding officer. Congratulations Captain Schafer – we are so excited and hopeful about the changes you will bring to our community.
Hopefully Captain Schafer will be able to speak about the rise of rapes in our area. Justin Brannan, Andrew Gounardes, Iwen Chu and Alexa Aviles don’t think the public should know what is going on. All have been silent, except once Justin Brannan said the rape was domestic violence. Not telling the community has made women more fearful.
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June 2, 2023
Thieves Stole Watch From 82-Year-Old Man in Bensonhurst on June 1st
On Thursday, June 1st right before 6:00 pm, an 82-year-old man was robbed of his Rolex watch on 17th Avenue near 86th Street in Bensonhurst. The senior was then dragged by the thieves’ vehicle, a Chevy or GMC SUV. (See videos here)
This is what was shared: “The man told his son that a woman came up to him and said that her father knew him and he wanted the man to have two gold chains and some cash. She asked him to come to her car. When he got to the car, they grabbed his arm and stole his Rolex watch. The man went to grab the woman and the thieves drove off and he fell to the ground. The father does not know a lot of English but the woman said that her Dad knew him and want to give him some items – gold chains and some cash. They asked him to follow her to the car. My dad said he followed just to give them back the stuff. When he approached the car, the lady in passenger side grabbed his left arm with the Rolex watch, while a man on the driver seat grabbed my father’s right arm. The lady slipped the watch off my father’s hand and as my father grab hold of the lady, they drove off and my dad fell face flat on the sidewalk.”
The vehicle was either a black Chevy or GMC SUV.
If you have any information please contact the 62 Precinct.
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June 2, 2023
Sunset Park Sexual Assault – Escaped on E-bike

The Brooklyn Reporter wrote: “A man riding an e-bike followed a 20-year-old woman and grabbed her breasts, thighs and buttocks while she was walking on 45th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.” (Story here)
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I saw photos of this Brooklyn artist’s work on on Facebook. That wooden flag is beautiful! (More photos here) You can contact Matthew here.

Matthew also has these cool bottle openers (pictured below) for $25- $30 and I thought – wow that would make a nice gift for a beer drinker. (Father’s Day?)

I don’t know Matthew – I just like his unique art.

On May 15th, Community Board 10 voted down the high school on Ovington Avenue because there were many unanswered questions.

Councilman Justin Brannan sent out the above card this week – it’s June! Is Councilman Brannan ignoring the many concerns of Community 10?

The location is terrible for a high school because there are other schools with elementary school children are on the block (see red arrows below). The high school location is marked with a yellow arrow below.

Community leaders gave the School Construction Authority other locations, but they did not hear back. CB 10 wants an annex to help Fort Hamilton High School with their large population. In addition, they pointed out that a high school is needed on the other side of District 20 – not here.

It’s weird Justin Brannan would keep mentioning schools because the deal that went down at the Nathan’s school was HORRIBLE.

Brannan should be embarrassed that lobbying happened in our community. (See here) NYC paid $25 million for that property. (Info)

Even stranger is that Councilman Brannan didn’t tell Community Board 10 that 8808 – 5th Avenue was owned by the same man who flipped the Nathan’s property.

He made $21 million dollars on 8808- 5th Avenue. (See here) It’s incredible that one man made $46 Million Dollars on two properties in Bay Ridge and no one reported about the second sale being by the same owner.

The location for a school on 88th and 5th Avenue is strange because PS 264 is down the next block on 88th Street and 4th Avenue. One Community Board 10 member knew the school shared that the school was not full. (See here)

I wish Justin Brannan would stop wasting our tax dollars on inaccurate mailings.

This storefront on 3rd Avenue and 94th Street has been empty for years.

First Lillian was written on the front window.

Now the words: Milk and Honey are on the window. Milk and Honey is a great coffee shop in Midwood. (See here)

On March 11, 2024, the new owners of Milk and Honey shared that they will be announcing a soft opening soon!

I love the beautifully painted pink building – it looks so fresh and clean!

This coffee shop is across the street from Oishi. Years ago this building was a corner grocery and vegetable store.

Unlicensed vendors are hurting Sunset Park Businesses on 8th Avenue. Assemblyman Lester Chang is rallying to community to stand behind the businesses. Go Assemblyman Chang!

Vito La Bella is up early rallying support for the businesses on 8th Avenue.

See more events happening in Bay Ridge today here.

There are a few restaurants in Bay Ridge that are BYOB:

Beets and Carrots – 3rd Avenue and 99th Street

Bay Ridge Fishbar – they have a nice backyard

Fatto Manno – 3rd Avenue and 85th Street – Halal Italian food – they have a huge BYOB painted outside on their shed.

Meet Howard Johnson, former New York Mets player in Brooklyn on Sunday, June 4th from 12:00 – 2:00 pm at E and J on 69th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. I remember when he played the sportscaster called him HoJo!

It’s fantastic that people have the opportunity to meet players they loved in Brooklyn!

$25 per autograph which also includes a FREE JSA certificate of authenticity. You can also take photos with Howard Johnson.

Pay at the event or pay in advance over the phone: E and J 718-775-8471

If you live far away and want the autograph, call them and have it shipped to you.

Coney Island Brewery showed off their Wonder Wheel IPA!

IPA stands for India Pale Ale – ipa’s are more bitter than lager beer because they contain more hops. IPA’s usually have a citrus or fruity note to it.

Coney Island Brewery has a lot IPA’s that people who like beer love to try. (See here)

The Wonder Wheel IPA is also available at Deno’s Famiglia Pizzeria on the Boardwalk and at Nathan’s next to the Wheel.

Reliance Cleaners at 7717 – 5th Avenue announced that they closed their business.

Vicky’s parents opened the business 50 years ago and we wish them a very happy retirement!

In early April, the NYPD allowed the public to log into Zoom and watch the interviews for the 68th Precinct Captain position.

Two very qualified candidates interviewed for the position. I was thrilled to see a woman applying for the position.

After the interviews, the community was asked to fill out a survey. Usually I hate surveys because a lot of organizations ignore the results. But I thought, maybe they will actually listen so I filled out the survey.

This is the first time the 68th Precinct has a female commanding officer. Congratulations Captain Schafer – we are so excited and hopeful about the changes you will bring to our community.

On Thursday, June 1st right before 6:00 pm, an 82-year-old man was robbed of his Rolex watch on 17th Avenue near 86th Street in Bensonhurst. The senior was then dragged by the thieves’ vehicle, a Chevy or GMC SUV. (See videos here)

The vehicle was either a black Chevy or GMC SUV.

If you have any information please contact the 62 Precinct.

The Brooklyn Reporter wrote: “A man riding an e-bike followed a 20-year-old woman and grabbed her breasts, thighs and buttocks while she was walking on 45th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.” (Story here)