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January 11, 2023
Sunset in Bay Ridge by Anthony Distefano
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

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Beautiful picture shared by Anthony Distefano.
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January 11, 2023
FIAO Basketball League For Children Starts 1/28
A Youth Basketball League at FIAL IlCentro is starting January 28th.

Register in person at Il Centro at 8711 18th Avenue from Monday to Friday 1 PM – 6PM with Maria.

Games will be played on Saturdays by age division starting 1/28 – 3/18.

Athletes will be placed on a team with a coach and PLAY GAMES in a competitive controlled environment that promotes leadership and sportsmanship for all.
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January 11, 2023
Happy One Month Anniversary Hiding On The Streets of Brooklyn
This hot mess – a black SUV with a hitch holding the white sedan was on fire in Dyker Heights on December 11th.
Calls to 311 by residents went unanswered. The 311 calls were closed as if the vehicle was removed! But it remained on 86th Street for weeks!
When I wrote this, the vehicle was moved the next day to 16th Avenue and 81st Street. The home owner, whose house the disgusting vehicle is parked in front of, searched online and found what I wrote. She spoke to Justin Brannan and he did not have it removed.
The large SUV and the hitch are about 35 feet long on the street.
Even though these vehicles haven’t been moved for alternate side parking on Thursdays, they have not received any tickets.

It appears that there is stolen mail in the front seat of the SUV:
Who owns these garbage vehicles, that have been dropped in our neighborhood and are never ticketed?
On the day it was moved, the residents in that area saw the SUV was driven to that location. Another vehicle followed and the the driver of the SUV hopped into that car and drove away.
In June, Andrew Gounardes held a meeting and told us that he was having the vehicles moved, but six months later, nothing has changed. Many of the hitches are empty and it ‘s obvious they are for transporting cars.

Recently, silly pols made a “taskforce.” We don’t need another useless taskforce. We need representatives who can take action for the community!
Why has Justin Brannan and Andrew Gounardes refused to take action and have that street ticketed every day?
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January 11, 2023
Gay Ridge Masquerade Party in Bay Ridge 1/28
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January 10, 2023
Why Did Justin Brannan Give Property Tax Exemptions To These Buildings – Everyone Needs to Pay Some Property Taxes!
On Twitter, Brannan told a Republican that paying taxes is important.
Yet, in December Justin Brannan put in the paperwork and asked NYC Council for property tax exemptions for huge buildings in Manhattan and Queens. (See paperwork and 4 minute NYC Council Meeting video here)
Let’s look at the properties and figure out why a Brooklyn Councilman thought it was a “cool idea” to give these exemptions.
1. Manhattan – Block 1539, Lot 10 – 225 East 93rd Street – 13 stories and 133 units. (See street view) Seniors with subsidized housing are living here, but the building still should be paying property taxes.
This a huge tax exemption to give this building. These are the taxes:
An apartment listing in this building – see: here and here.
2. Manhattan – Block 1904, Lot 6 – 157 West 119th Street – 5 stories/20 units. The tax on it is: $79,972 (Source)
This building shows there is a lot of outstanding taxes:
3. Property 1 – See Acris Paper work
Manhattan – Block 1831, Lot 53 – 240 West 116 Street (12 units 5 stories – stores. This building had boiler problems – see here
Justin Brannan asked that they be exempt from these property taxes:
4. Queens – Block 9663, Lot 2: 80-08 135th Street
This property and the one below are the same owner related – see paperwork from NYC.
This building is huge! See here and has huge property taxes:
See an apartment from this building here
5. Queens – Block 9663, Lot 20 is at 81-10 – 135th Street in Queens
This property and the one above are the same owner related – see paperwork from NYC.
Why would NYC give up this much property taxes? This is for one year:
6. Queens – Block 1909, Lot 1 is at 94-14 55th Avenue in Queens
See here

7. Queens – Block 1956, Lot 29
This is a huge tax exemption:
Paperwork has two properties – see here
There are also strange land use applications that Justin Brannan submitted for other boroughs – see here
Not one journalist or paper in NYC reported on these property tax exemptions.
Our community elected Justin Brannan to help our community – not to help Manhattan or Queens property owners score property tax exemptions!
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January 10, 2023
Bands at the Wicked Monk This Month

The Wicked Monk is on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street.
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January 10, 2023
What Andrew Gounardes Didn’t Tell Brooklyn About Kathy’s Hochul’s 2023 Plans for Bail Law?
The press shared that Kathy Hochul is going to change bail law so that judges can hold defendants until trial.
Andrew Gounardes summarized Governor’s Hochul’s speech and failed to mention the changes she wanted to make to bail law.

Not surprising: There is not one mention of property tax reform because Andrew Gounardes is terrible at representing this community.
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January 10, 2023
Don’t Forget Brooklyn Brew Cafe for Soup!
Long before Marina opened Brooklyn Brew Cafe, a friend brought me a soup that Marina made and was sold in a local store. I love soup – it was incredible soup. Marina is a great cook.

TUNACADO CRISP! Fresh made tuna, sliced avocado (secret stuff) on sprouted toasted multigrain bread!
Brooklyn Brew Cafe 310 – 79th Street. They deliver. 347-578-7239
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January 10, 2023
Bora Bora’s Grand Opening in Bay Ridge 1/12
Bora Bora is having a Grand Opening tomorrow, Thursday, January 12th in Bay Ridge. They sell croffles.
Bora Bora also sells fresh juice, smoothies crepes and mini pancakes.
They are giving 50% off the bill from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Bora Bora is at 7322 – 3rd Avenue.
Welcome and good Luck to the new owners! Ridgites are going to love this bright place!
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January 10, 2023
TD Five Boro Bike Tour – Registration Starts 1/11
The TD Bike Tour will take place on Sunday, May 7th.
The cost is $129, plus processing fees, $27 of which is a tax-deductible charitable donation to Bike New York.
Registration opens at 12:00 noon on January 11th.
Register here: TD Five Boro Bike Tour – Bike New York
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January 10, 2023
Century’s is Gone for Year, But Local Politicians Didn’t Adjust the Street
This light should have been removed years ago! Local politicians are too busy playing on Twitter, playing with lobbyists and not taking care of the area.
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January 9, 2023
Commercial Trucks Took Over Our Neighborhood
This truck and trailer are being stored on our streets. The monster vehicle has been parked on 7th Avenue and 88th Street for almost a week, when a Gracie, a resident snapped the photo.
The truck received no tickets even though it has been parked overnight.
A driver is allowed a rest – NYC allows for 3 hours – not weeks at a time.
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Beautiful picture shared by Anthony Distefano.

A Youth Basketball League at FIAL IlCentro is starting January 28th.

Register in person at Il Centro at 8711 18th Avenue from Monday to Friday 1 PM – 6PM with Maria.

Games will be played on Saturdays by age division starting 1/28 – 3/18.

Athletes will be placed on a team with a coach and PLAY GAMES in a competitive controlled environment that promotes leadership and sportsmanship for all.

This hot mess – a black SUV with a hitch holding the white sedan was on fire in Dyker Heights on December 11th.

Calls to 311 by residents went unanswered. The 311 calls were closed as if the vehicle was removed! But it remained on 86th Street for weeks!

When I wrote this, the vehicle was moved the next day to 16th Avenue and 81st Street. The home owner, whose house the disgusting vehicle is parked in front of, searched online and found what I wrote. She spoke to Justin Brannan and he did not have it removed.

The large SUV and the hitch are about 35 feet long on the street.

Even though these vehicles haven’t been moved for alternate side parking on Thursdays, they have not received any tickets.

It appears that there is stolen mail in the front seat of the SUV:

Who owns these garbage vehicles, that have been dropped in our neighborhood and are never ticketed?

On the day it was moved, the residents in that area saw the SUV was driven to that location. Another vehicle followed and the the driver of the SUV hopped into that car and drove away.

In June, Andrew Gounardes held a meeting and told us that he was having the vehicles moved, but six months later, nothing has changed. Many of the hitches are empty and it ‘s obvious they are for transporting cars.

Recently, silly pols made a “taskforce.” We don’t need another useless taskforce. We need representatives who can take action for the community!

Why has Justin Brannan and Andrew Gounardes refused to take action and have that street ticketed every day?

On Twitter, Brannan told a Republican that paying taxes is important.

Yet, in December Justin Brannan put in the paperwork and asked NYC Council for property tax exemptions for huge buildings in Manhattan and Queens. (See paperwork and 4 minute NYC Council Meeting video here)

Let’s look at the properties and figure out why a Brooklyn Councilman thought it was a “cool idea” to give these exemptions.

1. Manhattan – Block 1539, Lot 10 – 225 East 93rd Street – 13 stories and 133 units. (See street view) Seniors with subsidized housing are living here, but the building still should be paying property taxes.

This a huge tax exemption to give this building. These are the taxes:

An apartment listing in this building – see: here and here.

2. Manhattan – Block 1904, Lot 6 – 157 West 119th Street – 5 stories/20 units. The tax on it is: $79,972 (Source)

This building shows there is a lot of outstanding taxes:

3. Property 1 – See Acris Paper work

Manhattan – Block 1831, Lot 53 – 240 West 116 Street (12 units 5 stories – stores. This building had boiler problems – see here

Justin Brannan asked that they be exempt from these property taxes:

4. Queens – Block 9663, Lot 2: 80-08 135th Street

This property and the one below are the same owner related – see paperwork from NYC.

This building is huge! See here and has huge property taxes:

5. Queens – Block 9663, Lot 20 is at 81-10 – 135th Street in Queens

This property and the one above are the same owner related – see paperwork from NYC.

Why would NYC give up this much property taxes? This is for one year:

6. Queens – Block 1909, Lot 1 is at 94-14 55th Avenue in Queens

7. Queens – Block 1956, Lot 29

This is a huge tax exemption:

Paperwork has two properties – see here

There are also strange land use applications that Justin Brannan submitted for other boroughs – see here

Not one journalist or paper in NYC reported on these property tax exemptions.

Our community elected Justin Brannan to help our community – not to help Manhattan or Queens property owners score property tax exemptions!

The Wicked Monk is on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street.

The press shared that Kathy Hochul is going to change bail law so that judges can hold defendants until trial.

Andrew Gounardes summarized Governor’s Hochul’s speech and failed to mention the changes she wanted to make to bail law.

Not surprising: There is not one mention of property tax reform because Andrew Gounardes is terrible at representing this community.

Long before Marina opened Brooklyn Brew Cafe, a friend brought me a soup that Marina made and was sold in a local store. I love soup – it was incredible soup. Marina is a great cook.

TUNACADO CRISP! Fresh made tuna, sliced avocado (secret stuff) on sprouted toasted multigrain bread!

Brooklyn Brew Cafe 310 – 79th Street. They deliver. 347-578-7239

Bora Bora is having a Grand Opening tomorrow, Thursday, January 12th in Bay Ridge. They sell croffles.

Bora Bora also sells fresh juice, smoothies crepes and mini pancakes.

They are giving 50% off the bill from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Bora Bora is at 7322 – 3rd Avenue.

Welcome and good Luck to the new owners! Ridgites are going to love this bright place!

The TD Bike Tour will take place on Sunday, May 7th.

The cost is $129, plus processing fees, $27 of which is a tax-deductible charitable donation to Bike New York.

Registration opens at 12:00 noon on January 11th.

Register here: TD Five Boro Bike Tour – Bike New York

This light should have been removed years ago! Local politicians are too busy playing on Twitter, playing with lobbyists and not taking care of the area.

This truck and trailer are being stored on our streets. The monster vehicle has been parked on 7th Avenue and 88th Street for almost a week, when a Gracie, a resident snapped the photo.

The truck received no tickets even though it has been parked overnight.

A driver is allowed a rest – NYC allows for 3 hours – not weeks at a time.