Sewer Thieves on 72nd St Between 13th & 14th Avenues in Dyker Heights Were Arrested
On Tuesday night, around 10:40 pm, two guys opened a manhole cover on 72nd Street between 13th and 14th Avenues in Dyker Heights. The men went down into the sewer. News:
The men returned at 2:30 am on Wednesday and police arrested them.
“Wilmur Rodriguez Carrasquel, 42, faces criminal trespassing charges. Robinson Daviel, faces trespassing charges and possession of burglary tools.” Source:
Last month, on December 6th a wonderful Dyker Heights residents saw one thief jump down into the sewer. She called the police and the 68th Precinct was slow to respond and then didn’t do anything to help. The Dyker Heights resident waited for hours to see the thief come out of the manhole. Info:
In April 2025, three thieves entered a sewer on 17th Avenue and 82nd Street. They were trying to steal money and jewelry. They were arrested. Info:
Politicians have failed to communicate with Dyker Heights about these thieves. Alexa Aviles is the NYC Council representative – she doesn’t know she represents this block. Andrew Gounardes is the senator and he’s too busy playing on social media to address any real issues.
Why do we have local leaders if they aren’t telling residents what is going on?
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January 8, 2026Estrella – Missing Dog in Brooklyn
ESTRELLA went missing on January 1st. She was last seen on Bay 50th & West 17 Street.
Estrella is a white & beige female dog. She was wearing a green sweater, red harness, blue leash attached, as in pic. Her Fur is a bit longer now. *REWARD for her Safe Return* 347-425-3716.
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January 8, 2026Man Shot at Columbia Presbyterian in Park Slope
A man with a knife was shot at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital’s emergency room in Park Slope (this used to be called Methodist Hospital). See story here: https://shorturl.at/ceFtI
The 62-year-old man barricaded himself in a room with a knife and other people. The police tried to tase him. They shot him and he died.
Strangely, this hospital has a metal detector that everyone (even emergency room patients) have to walk through or go through on a gurney to get into the hospital.
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January 8, 2026Mulchfest is This Weekend at Owls Head Park
Drop off your tree so it can be made into great smelling mulch!
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January 8, 2026Why Hasn’t Senator Andrew Gounardes Announced Any Award Winners in Bay Ridge?
Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton announced many grants for organizations in Staten Island. How come Senator Gounardes hasn’t announced any grants for organizations in Bay Ridge?
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January 7, 2026Basement Fire on 64th Street in Bensonhurst
There was a basement fire at 2246 – 64th Street in Bensonhurst that was caused by a lithium-ion battery. News:
One person was unconscious and was brought to the hospital.
It’s not election season, so no one is speaking out against the dangers of electric bike batteries in the home.
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January 7, 2026Fire on Colonial Road in Bay Ridge 1/6/26
On Tuesday, January 6th there was a fire on the 3rd floor of the huge apartment building at 7040 Colonial Road at 10:15 pm. News:
https://pix11.com/news/morning/person-fighting-for-their-life-after-brooklyn-apartment-fire-fdny
Almost 80 firefighters were at the fire in Bay Ridge. It took about an hour to put out.
People were evacuated outside of the building on Colonial Road – some with pets.
Unfortunately, four people were injured – two fire fighters and two residents. One resident is in critical condition. *Prayers for our neighbor.*
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January 6, 2026Do You Have Anything to Say About the Rezoning of 9201 – 4th Avenue? Meeting 1/8/26
Community Board 10 is pretty bad about relaying information.
As you can see the address of 9201 – 4th Avenue is “accidently” missing 4th Avenue.
This is the building they are planning for the area:
At the meeting they said they wanted to put a grocery story in this building as well!
See the Ulurp: https://zap.planning.nyc.gov/projects/2025K0219
These meetings happen in the Winter because they don’t want people to show up.
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January 6, 2026Parents, Chat Over Coffee at Omonia Cafe 1/12
It’s nice to see the Department of Education trying different ways to increase communication with parents!
Parents this is a good way to get help or information you need.
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January 6, 2026Bay Ridge Events & Festivals 2026
Sunday, June 7, 2026
86th Street Bensonhurst Street Festival is from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on 19th Ave and 86th Street to Bay Parkway. Vendors, rides, games, food, music, and merchandise.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Puerto Rican Parade starts at 5:00 pm on 5th Avenue and 59th Street. The Festival begins at 6:30 pm at Sunset Park Entrance on 43rd Street and 5th Avenue.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Festival at St. Dominic’s at 7401 – 20th Ave starts at 12:00 pm. Games, rides, flea market, music, food and fun.
The date of this event was changed:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-2026-battle-of-the-bartenders
Friday, July 24, 2026
The first Summer Stroll on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge will be from 82nd Street to Marine Avenue from 6:00 – 10:00 pm (people start coming down at 530 pm.
Friday, July 31, 2026
The Summer Stroll on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge will be from 68th Street to 82nd Street from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. (At CB 10 Meeting on 5/18/26, it said this goes from 4:00 – 10:00 pm. And they said to 86th Street)
Tuesday, August 4th
National Night Out – the 68th Precinct has a fun event for the community
Friday, August 7, 2026
The third Summer Stroll in Bay Ridge will be from 82nd Street to Marine Avenue from 6:00 – 10:00 pm.
Friday, August 14, 2026
The final Summer Stroll in Bay Ridge will be from 68th Street to 82nd Street from 6:00 – 10:00 pm .
The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia dates have not been announced yet.
From past years it looks like the feast will take place from August 13th to August 23rd.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Brighton Jubilee on Brighton Avenue from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
1) Ridgestock 2026 will take place. The coolest people in Bay Ridge throw their own music festivals in the park. Six bands will be playing all day.
2) The 45th Great Irish Festival at Holy Name of Jesus Parish at 245 Prospect Park West in Park Slope. Mass at 9:00 am. Fair begins at 11:00 am. (Free parking at Bishop Ford’s lot)
**There is a Back to School even on 5th Avenue in September after school starts.
Saturday, September 26th
The Ragamuffin Parade in Bay Ridge. More information will be on their website: https://ragamuffinparadebayridge.org
Sunday, September 27, 2026
1) The 3rd Avenue Festival is from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on 3rd Avenue from 69th Street to 94th Street.
2) The Atlantic Antic Festival is also September 27th.
At the end of October there is a Halloween Festival on 5th Avenue
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January 6, 2026Coney Island Has a New Film School!
Starting January 25th, Coney Island has a film school. You can register for these Sunday classes, make a video and be part of the film fest in March.
This is the perfect thing for a creative person whose trying to do something new this year!
For more information and to register, see: https://shorturl.at/XyeVj
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January 6, 2026Jim From 72nd Street Wrote a Book About Growing Up in Bay Ridge
Congratulations Jim! His autobiographical fiction book, Around the Corner and Up the Block is available on Amazon.
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