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September 11, 2022
9/11 Ceremony in Bay Ridge – Avery’s Photo
Even though it rained on 9/11, the ceremony was still held and people kept dry under the overpass.
Avery P. shared the photo above. (More photos here)
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September 11, 2022
Avoid the Mailbox Outside of the 11228 Dyker Heights Post Office on 13th Avenue & 83rd St.
A really nice Brooklynite took the time to share and warn people about the mailbox outside of the Post Office on 13th Avenue and 83rd Street in Dyker Heights.
She found these glueboards in the opening of the mailbox, so she attached them to the top to warn other people that someone is trying to steal the mail at this location.
The sticky rodent glueboards stops the envelopes from falling into the box. Then the thief opens your envelopes and looks for checks.
He uses a chemical to remove the ink and he writes in another name and amount to get your money.
I appreciate the warning because I stopped using the box outside the one in Bay Ridge and have been using this one!
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September 11, 2022
Max Rose: 9/11 Is Not a Time For Your Signs
We all remember the horror of the terrorist attacks on New York on September 11, 2001.
Last night, Max Rose’s staff weas putting up signs in the dark. They were setting up Max’s signs in the grass near the 69th Street Pier. (See video)
I’m surprised Max Rose would stoop this low, as he is in the military and he knows it’s not appropriate to exploit a 9/11 remembrance event.
I didn’t think it was legal for politicians to put their signs in public parks.
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September 11, 2022
We Still Remember – 9/11
Remembering Police Officer Moira Smith from Bay Ridge who ran into the towers to help people out.
Constantine (Gus) Economos. Twenty-one years later, his neighbors still talk about him. They haven’t forgotten the great man they knew.
343 that never made it back to their families because they were helping others.
Remembering my Uncle Frank Palombo Brooklyn Ladder 105. One of #the343 who never came home from #WTC on #September11 #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/UGzT7srXPf
— Alan Wojcik (@MyNameIsWojcik) September 11, 2022

Many New Yorkers lives were changed forever due to 9/11 and they remain chained to it.
21 years ago I took this photo crossing Metropolitan Ave in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. via /r/pics https://t.co/tXxYSMlXUS pic.twitter.com/Mng9p1lc3h
— Bogdan Duman (@BogdanDuman) September 11, 2022

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September 11, 2022
Irish Step Dancing Classes in Bay Ridge – Donny Golden – Bay Ridge Manor
I saw Donny Golden’s step dancers in a parade and they were incredible – best outfits and great dancing.
The crowd was so excited when his dancers were jigging.
Irish step dancing classes in Bay Ridge are on Wednesday afternoons at the Bay Ridge Manor.
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September 11, 2022
Cornerstone Church’s Rainbow of Backpacks
Thank God for the people at Cornerstone Church in Bay Ridge. Yesterday, they gave out 500 backpacks and school supplies to children in Brooklyn.
I love how they arranged their rainbow of backpacks, so this would be an exciting time for children to shop!
The people at this church are very responsive to the needs of others throughout the year.
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September 10, 2022
RIP Yankie Meyer – A Really Good Man
Today I heard about Yankie Meyer passing.
Many years ago, I left my parent’s home to get my own place. Rents in Bay Ridge were high and wouldn’t allow me to save money. I found a house with a backyard in Borough Park for $900 a month. The place had three bedrooms, so I found two friends who wanted to move in with me.
Little did we know that our party house was be next door to Rabbi Yankie Meyer, one of the most influential people in Borough Park and even NYC.
While we lived there, we knew him as Jack. He was always running in and out of his house at all times of the day (no exaggeration). Jack always wore a fresh, white, button down shirt, black pants, black shoes and yarmulke.
One evening at 2:00 am, we were sitting on the stoop as Jack was coming home. We asked him a lot of questions and found out that he kept late hours because volunteered for Hatzolah (a local ambulance in Borough Park – like Bravo is to Bay Ridge).
We didn’t know Jack formed Misaskim until after we moved to Bay Ridge and saw how he helped Leiby Kletzky’s family. Over the years, when I told people I lived in Borough Park, about a dozen people have asked me if I knew Yankie Meyer.
Misaskim makes sure that invasive autopsies are not done on people (it’s against the Jewish faith) and they are buried quickly. (See here) There was a need for this type of company to help Jewish families when their family members died.
Thousands of people were on his block for the levaya (see here):
At the Levaya of Worldwide Askan and Misaskim Founder Reb Yankie Meyer Zatzal. pic.twitter.com/0fAtrCnXK7
— The Lakewood Scoop (@LakewoodScoop) September 9, 2022

Throughout the years, I learned a lot about Judaism from Jack. He didn’t laugh when I stopped him to ask him about things I had never seen before, like a neighborhood full of sukkots, Purim celebrations or the purpose of people burning chametz. Jack smiled and taught me. He told me I could always ask him questions.
As a neighbor, Jack never complained about our loud music or barking dogs. I remember him telling me that the owner of the house we rented called him and he asked him if he wanted to buy the house. Jack said he said no because he didn’t want us to have to move. (So nice!) After we moved, he bought the property for his children.
I was glad to hear he was able to make one last trip to Israel.
May Jack Meyer rest in peace. Prayers for his wife, Gittel and his children. May Jack’s legacy be a light for them.
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September 10, 2022
Does Cebu Restaurant Have a Filipino Dish?
Oh how interesting…..Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines.
I saw someone tweet and ask why Cebu doesn’t have any Filipino food.
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September 10, 2022
Kouros Diner Moved to E16th – Not Closed
Kouros Bay Diner moved to the old Three Star location at Avenue U between E 16 & E 17 Streets.
Work was done on Three Star so Kouros is going to look great!
What’s bad? Parking isn’t as good there. It’s street parking.
Good luck to Kouros Diner!!
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September 10, 2022
Honey at Narrows Botanical Gardens
Narrows Botanical Gardens on Shore Road announced that they a new harvest of honey!
Stop by on any Saturday or Sunday from 11:00 am to 2:45 pm to buy some.
Narrows Botanical Garden is located in Bay Ridge Brooklyn, on Shore Road between Bay Ridge Avenue & 72nd Street.
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September 10, 2022
Blue Agave’s Micheladas & Margaritas
Blue Agave is a great Mexican Restaurant on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge.
The Michelada is a Mexican Bloody Mary. Instead of vodka in the drink, they use beer and some spices. Tahin is on the rim (lime/chill powder mix).
If you don’t like beer, don’t order the Michelada, get the watermelon margarita instead (also has tahin on the rim).
Blue Agave is at 7215 – 3rd Avenue.
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September 10, 2022
Olek Yarn-Bombed a Bike in Brooklyn
Agata Oleksiak is an artist known as Olek in Brooklyn. She yarn-bombed this bicycle.
Olek is well known for her yarn-bombing installations – see here.
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Even though it rained on 9/11, the ceremony was still held and people kept dry under the overpass.

Avery P. shared the photo above. (More photos here)

A really nice Brooklynite took the time to share and warn people about the mailbox outside of the Post Office on 13th Avenue and 83rd Street in Dyker Heights.

She found these glueboards in the opening of the mailbox, so she attached them to the top to warn other people that someone is trying to steal the mail at this location.

The sticky rodent glueboards stops the envelopes from falling into the box. Then the thief opens your envelopes and looks for checks.

He uses a chemical to remove the ink and he writes in another name and amount to get your money.

I appreciate the warning because I stopped using the box outside the one in Bay Ridge and have been using this one!

We all remember the horror of the terrorist attacks on New York on September 11, 2001.

Last night, Max Rose’s staff weas putting up signs in the dark. They were setting up Max’s signs in the grass near the 69th Street Pier. (See video)

I’m surprised Max Rose would stoop this low, as he is in the military and he knows it’s not appropriate to exploit a 9/11 remembrance event.

I didn’t think it was legal for politicians to put their signs in public parks.

Remembering Police Officer Moira Smith from Bay Ridge who ran into the towers to help people out.

Constantine (Gus) Economos. Twenty-one years later, his neighbors still talk about him. They haven’t forgotten the great man they knew.

343 that never made it back to their families because they were helping others.

Many New Yorkers lives were changed forever due to 9/11 and they remain chained to it.

I saw Donny Golden’s step dancers in a parade and they were incredible – best outfits and great dancing.

The crowd was so excited when his dancers were jigging.

Irish step dancing classes in Bay Ridge are on Wednesday afternoons at the Bay Ridge Manor.

Thank God for the people at Cornerstone Church in Bay Ridge. Yesterday, they gave out 500 backpacks and school supplies to children in Brooklyn.

I love how they arranged their rainbow of backpacks, so this would be an exciting time for children to shop!

The people at this church are very responsive to the needs of others throughout the year.

Today I heard about Yankie Meyer passing.

Many years ago, I left my parent’s home to get my own place. Rents in Bay Ridge were high and wouldn’t allow me to save money. I found a house with a backyard in Borough Park for $900 a month. The place had three bedrooms, so I found two friends who wanted to move in with me.

Little did we know that our party house was be next door to Rabbi Yankie Meyer, one of the most influential people in Borough Park and even NYC.

While we lived there, we knew him as Jack. He was always running in and out of his house at all times of the day (no exaggeration). Jack always wore a fresh, white, button down shirt, black pants, black shoes and yarmulke.

One evening at 2:00 am, we were sitting on the stoop as Jack was coming home. We asked him a lot of questions and found out that he kept late hours because volunteered for Hatzolah (a local ambulance in Borough Park – like Bravo is to Bay Ridge).

We didn’t know Jack formed Misaskim until after we moved to Bay Ridge and saw how he helped Leiby Kletzky’s family. Over the years, when I told people I lived in Borough Park, about a dozen people have asked me if I knew Yankie Meyer.

Misaskim makes sure that invasive autopsies are not done on people (it’s against the Jewish faith) and they are buried quickly. (See here) There was a need for this type of company to help Jewish families when their family members died.

Thousands of people were on his block for the levaya (see here):

I was glad to hear he was able to make one last trip to Israel.

May Jack Meyer rest in peace. Prayers for his wife, Gittel and his children. May Jack’s legacy be a light for them.

Oh how interesting…..Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines.

I saw someone tweet and ask why Cebu doesn’t have any Filipino food.

Kouros Bay Diner moved to the old Three Star location at Avenue U between E 16 & E 17 Streets.

Work was done on Three Star so Kouros is going to look great!

What’s bad? Parking isn’t as good there. It’s street parking.

Good luck to Kouros Diner!!

Narrows Botanical Gardens on Shore Road announced that they a new harvest of honey!

Stop by on any Saturday or Sunday from 11:00 am to 2:45 pm to buy some.

Narrows Botanical Garden is located in Bay Ridge Brooklyn, on Shore Road between Bay Ridge Avenue & 72nd Street.

Blue Agave is a great Mexican Restaurant on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge.

The Michelada is a Mexican Bloody Mary. Instead of vodka in the drink, they use beer and some spices. Tahin is on the rim (lime/chill powder mix).

If you don’t like beer, don’t order the Michelada, get the watermelon margarita instead (also has tahin on the rim).

Blue Agave is at 7215 – 3rd Avenue.

Agata Oleksiak is an artist known as Olek in Brooklyn. She yarn-bombed this bicycle.

Olek is well known for her yarn-bombing installations – see here.

**Constantine (Gus) Economos. Twenty-one years later, his neighbors still talk about him. They haven’t forgotten the great man they knew.**