Radiofree Bay Ridge Defended Automatic Enforcement at Lights, Even Though Pols Have Been Caught Repeatedly By Red Light Cameras

Automated enforcement has made a lot of money for the NYC and the company that owns the cameras – Verra Mobility – aka American Solutions.
In 21 days during August, NY’ers received 211,000 or 70% more tickets. tickets compared to the month before when the cameras were only active five days a week and between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm. (Source)
Look how good the company has been doing since 2017:

This company must be cheering for Justin Brannan and Brad Lander (Brannan and Lander were lobbied by the company)

Radio Free Bay Ridge tweeted this:

We know that our streets still have the same problem and things haven’t changed here.

There is not a doubt in my mind that Radiofree Bay Ridge KNOW that pedestrian deaths and car crashes increased in Bay Ridge and in Andrew Gounardes district.

Several of them ride bikes and advocated for bike lanes. Why didn’t they speak out against this?

Why didn’t Radio Free Bay Ridge share the Vision Zero map for 2021?

Automated enforcement lets a lot of repeat offenders own our streets.
While Andrew Gounardes claimed to have a bill to fix the red light camera law, Gounardes is a weak legislature and didn’t do anything to get the bill passed. Andrew played on Twitter and didn’t do the work to fix his bill’s loophole. Who benefitted from this not passing? Gounardes friends – Brad Lander, Justin Brannan, Jumaane Williams. (See story)
Councilman Justin Brannan – see here
Comptroller Brad Lander – see here
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams – see here
*** Lander and Brannan went after Marty Golden for their driving, so the hypocrisy is creepy.
Justin Brannan said he changed his way. The ticketing system online states Brannan had a difference license plate. Years ago, Radiofree Bay Ridge would have checked if the pols followed through with their word.
If the elected officials representing the area think the red light cameras are a joke, other people must feel that way too. “ Rich people don’t really care. If you want to slow people down you change the engineering of the roadway.” (Source)
Radiofree Bay Ridge shared this photo and complained about the sneaky driver who covered the sign. But the reality is criminals know no one is watching. They are probably reading this and laughing their head off.

Andrew Gounardes isn’t walking, running or riding around the neighborhood. Gounardes should have shared that cameras and said how it was being corrected. No one holds Andrew accountable, Radiofree Bay Ridge didn’t even tag him. (See here)
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What happened to Radiofree BR? This group used to advocate for safety for the neighborhood.
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September 17, 2022Istakoza Restaurant in Bay Ridge is For Sale
Istakoza Restaurant at 7721 5th Avenue is for sale.
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September 17, 2022Jazz Music at Delia’s 9/18 – Julia Marson Trio

On Sunday, the Julia Marson Trio will be playing at Delia’s at 9224 – 3rd Avenue from 6:30 – 9:30 pm.
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September 16, 2022Bing Bong! Nem Visited Brooklyn Roots!

We love seeing Thomas Joseph, owner of Brooklyn Roots enjoying himself (pictured on the right).
Rapper, Nems stopped by for dinner at Brooklyn Roots! (Nems is known for his rap Bing Bong.)
Brooklyn Roots is at 8620 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge. If you want great Italian food – go there!
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September 16, 2022The Bay Ridge Center Has Been Delivering Food to Seniors for 46 Years
Journalist, Roger Clark reported that the Bay Ridge Center has been delivering meals to seniors for 46 years.
They prepare the dishes in a church basement! I didn’t know that. The story didn’t mention that this is part of the Meals on Wheels program.
The director, Todd Fliedner said that the Bay Ridge Center delivers meals every weekday.
The Center provides seniors with extra food on Friday so they have meals on the weekends.
We are lucky someone had the vision for this program many years ago and that people volunteer to pack food every day.
To volunteer at this program call 718.748.0650 ext. 15
For info about food deliveries, contact Catholic Charities at 718-680-3530 Meals on Wheels service.
See Roger Clark’s story here.
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September 16, 2022Adopt Bklyn Kitten Brothers: Harlequin & Jeeves

Two brothers are full of energy healthy adventures kittens, fostered in a home with kids, dog and another cat.
They are smart affectionate boys, sometimes they act more like the puppies than the kittens when playing with their toys.
Up to date on shots, tested negative for FIV/FeLV, neutered and ready to join their family.
Email for info: [email protected]
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September 15, 2022A School Will Be at the Old Capital One Bank on New Utrecht Avenue – Justin Brannan Told People It Was Going to Be Apartments

The Capital One Bank closed at 7120 New Utrecht Avenue. People asked what would be going in that spot.

Two weeks ago, Councilman Justin Brannan told people that this property was going to be apartments with retail on the ground floor.

The Department of Buildings site shows that the building is being converted from Commercial to a School:

That’s strange no one would mention it!

Why wouldn’t Brannan say that a school was going there? He wrote this:

Neighbors of the former bank say that it is going to be an all girls, private/religious school.
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September 15, 2022Art Gallery in Bay Ridge 9/16 – Free

Oooooooo this looks nice Bay Ridge.
There is a GALLERY OPENING at 7904 3rd Avenue on Friday, September 16th, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. It’s free to attend and explore the work of new artists and enjoy atmosphere.
It’s at Wonder Room Coffee and flower store and now they are adding art to it too.
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September 15, 2022Bishop Kearney Class of 2012 – 10 Yr. Reunion

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September 15, 2022Free Groceries in Bay Ridge on Saturday 9/17

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September 15, 2022See the Wizard of Oz in Bay Ridge This Weekend

The Wizard of Oz is being performed at Narrows Community Theater on Friday, Saturday @8:00 pm, Sunday @2:00 pm.
You can get tickets here: www.nctheaterny.com
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September 15, 2022Blessing of the Backpacks at St. Pats 9/18
So sweet.

St. Patrick’s Church is on 4th Avenue and 95th Street.
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