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July 10, 2022
Police Officer Shot in Downtown Brooklyn – He Fired Back and the Shooter Was Killed
A car was stopped in Downtown Brooklyn around 8:00 pm yesterday. The driver got out and started running. Story here
I saw the video below before I found the story. (It’s awful)
I thought the police officer was shot and fell down, but he must have dropped to the ground when he saw the gun aimed at him.
This is Downtown Brooklyn, right by Barclay’s Center. pic.twitter.com/nUGJd5FU9a
— NyMetsFan (@FS08983678) July 10, 2022

The police officer fired back and shot the man in his chest — unfortunately he died. He shot at the officer without any regard.
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July 9, 2022
Two-Alarm Fire on 86th Street and 19th Avenue
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Around 12:30 pm, there was a fire at KLC Cafe on 86th Street and 19th Avenue. They broke the front window to put out the fire.
Thankfully, no one was hurt or injured.
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July 9, 2022
St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church Has Mass Outside on 7/10 Honoring the LGBTQ Community
Wow this is very nice! St. Phillips Episcopal Church is on 10th Avenue and 80th Street on Sunday, July 17 at 10:00 am is having a Mass on the Grass welcoming the local LGBTQ Community and remembering the lives lost to violence and hate. (Info here)
All are invited. We plan to read off some names of those we’ve lost in the community, especially those affected by anti-queer discrimination. If there is anyone you’ve lost that you want honored at this mass, please let me know.
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July 9, 2022
When The Law Doesn’t Protect a Victim…He Went to Rikers and Bail Was Set
Jose Alba, a 61-year-old bodega worker in Harlem fatally stabbed Austin Simon. Alba may not be alive if he didn’t act. (Story here)
Austin Simon’s ex-wife, Tiana went to Hamilton Heights Blue Moon convenient store to purchase some items. When her EBT card didn’t work, she wasn’t able to purchase the items. It was said that that Alba snatched the chips from her 10-year-old daughter. Taina went home and got Austin so he could speak to Alba.
Everything that happens after this is because the EBT card did not work….it’s awful that a man died over this. (More info)
Many of the initial story didn’t include that Alba was stabbed once while fighting with Simon and once by Simon’s girlfriend. (See here) She wasn’t charged. (On 7/11, the news said she was questioned.)
Francisco Marte, founder of a bodega owner’s association, shows a stab wound received by Jose Alba. He says Alba was stabbed twice in each arm by ex-con Austin Simon’s girlfriend.
From https://t.co/enrYgMKFYE pic.twitter.com/nN0kZeciVX
— Crime in NYC (@CrimeInNYC) July 9, 2022

The Manhattan DA charged Alba with murder in the second degree and he was sent to Rikers. The charges were lowered yesterday and his bail was reduced to 50K. His son was able to bring 10% – $5000 and get Jose out of jail.
The law isn’t set up to protect Jose Alba. Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg should have seen this as self defense.
Is self-defense illegal in NYC?
Under New York Law, Penal Law §35.15, a person is justified in using physical force against another when that person is under the reasonable belief that the physical force is necessary to defend the person or another person from what the person reasonably believes to be the illegal imminent use of force
Austin Simon’s family must be shocked by all of this. They are mourning and they want justice (RIP Austin Simon). They see Simon going behind the counter as his way of “talking with” Alba. The public supporting Alba on top of losing a loved one must be difficult for their family.
No elected representatives from our area spoke out about this case. The King of Bail Reform, Andrew Gounardes is silent as usual. I was glad to see Mayor Adams back Alba. (See here)
I was glad to see Vito La Bella speak out. Vito’s not afraid to speak up, like many politicians are.
When we asked @ManhattanDA to get tough on criminals, we didn’t mean working people protecting themselves from violence. #freeJoseAlba pic.twitter.com/4ycSrqCcnx
— Vito LaBella For NY State Senate (@Vito4NYSenate) July 8, 2022

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July 9, 2022
Striped Bass Caught on the Pier in Bay Ridge
A Bay Ridge fisherman shared their catch – a large striped bass in a YouTube video.
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July 8, 2022
3rd Avenue Was Closed for the Stroll, So Buses Were Re-Routed
Interesting video shared by Transit Fan.
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July 8, 2022
Cheesecake Eating Contest at the Summer Stroll
Aunt Butchie’s Bakery moved from Dyker Heights to 3rd Avenue. They held a cheesecake eating contest at the 3rd Avenue Summer Stroll and the 3rd Ave Summer Stroll account shared the video above.
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July 8, 2022
69th Precinct Removed This Bike From Bay Ridge
The 68th Precinct shared that they are addressing motorcycle related traffic conditions by issuing numerous summonses and removing this motorcycle.
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July 8, 2022
Happy Eid! Celebration at Exit 5 on July 9th

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July 8, 2022
RIP Tony Sirico – Sopranos Star
Tony Sirico, the actor who played Paulie Walnuts on the Sopranos died today.
Sirico had been acting since 1977. He was in Good Fellows, Mighty Aphrodite and Gotti. He received two screen actor guild awards for his role on Sopranos 1999 – 2007.
Sirico grew up in East Flatbush and Bensonhurst. Years ago, he lived in Bay Ridge and people would see him shopping at Keyfood or walking around the neighborhood in his track suit. Online, people wrote that he lived in a condo on Shore Road.
Fan are sharing memories of him from the Sopranos show on social media today – see here. He was 79 years old. RIP.
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July 8, 2022
3rd Avenue Summer Stroll in Bay Ridge Tonight
Remember Summer Stroll is tonight starting at 6:00 pm from 68th Street to 83rd Street on 3rd Avenue. Ends at 10 pm.
3rd Avenue and 83rd Street is where the main stage is located.
a) Meet comedian LIL “MO” Mozzarella
b) Use the Party Booth on 83rd and 3rd next to the main stage to TikTok #SummerStrollon3rd
Aunt Butchie’s is having a Cheesecake Eating Contest 7:00 pm at the main stage. To register for the contest, send a direct message to @summerstrollon3rd on Instagram.
76th Street and 3rd Avenue
Amuni Restaurant – 3rd Avenue and 72nd Street
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July 8, 2022
Ticket Agent on 86th Street
The police were called to 86th Street around 1:30 pm because someone assaulted a traffic agent. – see here
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A car was stopped in Downtown Brooklyn around 8:00 pm yesterday. The driver got out and started running. Story here

I saw the video below before I found the story. (It’s awful)

I thought the police officer was shot and fell down, but he must have dropped to the ground when he saw the gun aimed at him.

The police officer fired back and shot the man in his chest — unfortunately he died. He shot at the officer without any regard.

Around 12:30 pm, there was a fire at KLC Cafe on 86th Street and 19th Avenue. They broke the front window to put out the fire.

Thankfully, no one was hurt or injured.

Wow this is very nice! St. Phillips Episcopal Church is on 10th Avenue and 80th Street on Sunday, July 17 at 10:00 am is having a Mass on the Grass welcoming the local LGBTQ Community and remembering the lives lost to violence and hate. (Info here)

All are invited. We plan to read off some names of those we’ve lost in the community, especially those affected by anti-queer discrimination. If there is anyone you’ve lost that you want honored at this mass, please let me know.

Jose Alba, a 61-year-old bodega worker in Harlem fatally stabbed Austin Simon. Alba may not be alive if he didn’t act. (Story here)

Everything that happens after this is because the EBT card did not work….it’s awful that a man died over this. (More info)

Many of the initial story didn’t include that Alba was stabbed once while fighting with Simon and once by Simon’s girlfriend. (See here) She wasn’t charged. (On 7/11, the news said she was questioned.)

The Manhattan DA charged Alba with murder in the second degree and he was sent to Rikers. The charges were lowered yesterday and his bail was reduced to 50K. His son was able to bring 10% – $5000 and get Jose out of jail.

The law isn’t set up to protect Jose Alba. Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg should have seen this as self defense.

Austin Simon’s family must be shocked by all of this. They are mourning and they want justice (RIP Austin Simon). They see Simon going behind the counter as his way of “talking with” Alba. The public supporting Alba on top of losing a loved one must be difficult for their family.

No elected representatives from our area spoke out about this case. The King of Bail Reform, Andrew Gounardes is silent as usual. I was glad to see Mayor Adams back Alba. (See here)

I was glad to see Vito La Bella speak out. Vito’s not afraid to speak up, like many politicians are.

A Bay Ridge fisherman shared their catch – a large striped bass in a YouTube video.

Interesting video shared by Transit Fan.

Aunt Butchie’s Bakery moved from Dyker Heights to 3rd Avenue. They held a cheesecake eating contest at the 3rd Avenue Summer Stroll and the 3rd Ave Summer Stroll account shared the video above.

The 68th Precinct shared that they are addressing motorcycle related traffic conditions by issuing numerous summonses and removing this motorcycle.

Tony Sirico, the actor who played Paulie Walnuts on the Sopranos died today.

Sirico had been acting since 1977. He was in Good Fellows, Mighty Aphrodite and Gotti. He received two screen actor guild awards for his role on Sopranos 1999 – 2007.

Sirico grew up in East Flatbush and Bensonhurst. Years ago, he lived in Bay Ridge and people would see him shopping at Keyfood or walking around the neighborhood in his track suit. Online, people wrote that he lived in a condo on Shore Road.

Fan are sharing memories of him from the Sopranos show on social media today – see here. He was 79 years old. RIP.

Remember Summer Stroll is tonight starting at 6:00 pm from 68th Street to 83rd Street on 3rd Avenue. Ends at 10 pm.

3rd Avenue and 83rd Street is where the main stage is located.

a) Meet comedian LIL “MO” Mozzarella

b) Use the Party Booth on 83rd and 3rd next to the main stage to TikTok #SummerStrollon3rd

Aunt Butchie’s is having a Cheesecake Eating Contest 7:00 pm at the main stage. To register for the contest, send a direct message to @summerstrollon3rd on Instagram.

76th Street and 3rd Avenue

Amuni Restaurant – 3rd Avenue and 72nd Street

The police were called to 86th Street around 1:30 pm because someone assaulted a traffic agent. – see here