PS 939 ASD Nest Program in Sunset Park

ASD NEST PROGRAM – Kindergarten & 1st Grade at P.S. 939 at , 270 59th Street in Brooklyn
The ASD Nest Program at P.S. 939 supports students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a structured, inclusive learning environment.
Eligibility: Entering Kindergarten or 1st Grade, Have an IEP identifying Autism and Recommended by their IEP/CSE team
How to Apply:
Kindergarten families apply through MySchools here: https://myschools.nyc/en
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January 13, 2026Wanted For Burglary on 50th Street in Brooklyn

On Monday, December 8, 2025, at 1:00 am, a group of unidentified individuals entered a business at 775 50 Street through the front door using keys and removed a refrigerator and kitchen supplies.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)
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January 12, 2026Martin Luther King Day in Bay Ridge 2026


Event planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Bay Ridge:
1) The Peace Action Bay Ridge group is honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19th from 2:00 – 3:00 PM at 86th Street and 4th Avenue in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

Martin Luther King Events in Brooklyn on Saturday, January 18th
a) Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture is having a storytelling and community conversation at 269 – 4th Avenue in Brooklyn from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Info: https://shorturl.at/ofDKb (will also be on Zoom)

b) Sign up to pack food for Gods Love We Deliver in Sunset Park. Also baking and other volunteer events in NYC. https://glwd.volunteerhub.com/vv2
Martin Luther King Events in Brooklyn on Monday, January 19, 2026
1) Brooklyn Academy of Music’s annual MLK Jr. Day event at 30 Lafayette Ave. in Brooklyn. 10:30 am. Free. Info: https://www.bam.org/mlk40
2) High School and college students can volunteer at 7802 Bay Parkway for Marks JCH’s event on Monday, January 19, 2026 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Earn 6 community service hours. Info and signup:https://shorturl.at/Gsoew

3) Volunteer at Kings Bay Y Martin Luther King Event
4) The Brooklyn Children’s Museum has a Martin Luther King Jr. Program on Monday, January 19th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm *(Info here) Tickets: $15
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January 12, 2026Democrats Can’t Win Against Nicole Malliotakis , So They Want to Change the District Lines

Nicole Malliotakis already had to fight against redistricting. She shouldn’t have to do it again because this is the only way a Democrat can win.
Remember when Max Rose set up a campaign office in Park Slope to run against Malliotakis?
Rose was a terrible Congressman – so we don’t want him back!
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January 12, 2026Tires Robbed in Dyker Heights – 11th Ave 80th St.

The tires were robbed from this car on 11th Avenue and 80th Street in Dyker Heights. We are sorry our neighbors had to see there vehicle like this and had to pay for new tires.
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January 11, 2026Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Gravesend

Eight Brooklynites were hospitalized in Gravesend for carbon monoxide exposure. See story: https://shorturl.at/HWj4Q
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January 10, 2026The Metrocard is Retired & Being Sold on Ebay
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January 10, 2026Emphasis Diner on 4th Ave. in Bay Ridge Closed

Emphasis Diner at 6822 – 4th Avenue closed after being in business for 21 years. Friday, January 9th was their last day in business.
Good luck to Gus and Dino! They wrote this:

The restaurant (not the building) had been for sale since 2024, so maybe they finally sold the business.
Maybe another restaurant or diner will open here. See:
https://www.defalcorealty.com/property/483937-6822-4th-brooklyn-new-york-11220 and:
https://www.brooklynmls.com/listing/483937
And video: https://www.instagram.com/reels/C8Mp9soOZZi
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January 10, 2026Beginner Italian Classes Start This Week – FIAO

Have you ever wanted to learn to speak Italian? Did you make a resolution to learn something new this year?
On Tuesday evenings from January 13th to March 17th, learn Italian at FIAO at 8711 – 18th Avenue from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
Register for classes here $375.00 https://shorturl.at/OOsIG
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January 10, 2026Teen Boys Needed for Drama Production at Fontbonne Hall Academy

Great opportunity for a high school student, who loves to sing!
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January 9, 2026The Court Ruled in Favor of the Families on Ovington Avenue in Bay Ridge


Photo: Google
Curbed NY used the title above for the story!
https://www.curbed.com/article/steven-wu-attorney-general-fraud-lawsuit-payout.html
For long-time Bay Ridge residents, in 2011, the Salaam Arabic Christian Church sold this property for 1.5 million. This is what it used to look like:

Photo: Google
There are 25 condominiums in this building.
In 2022, the news reported that twenty families were scammed out of five million dollars because they put down payments and monthly payments on the condos, but the condos were not legally created and no deeds were issued to the buyers.
https://brooklyneagle.com/131853/immigrant-families-scammed-out-of-5m-in-fake-bay-ridge-condos
In 2022, Attorney General Letitia James sued Xi Hui (also known as James Wu for fraud, violations of state law (including the Martin Act), and illegal conduct in connection with this property.
Today, January 9, 2026, the court ruled that James Wu had to pay $4.2 million in restitution plus interest to be returned to the defrauded families. Also, Wu is barred from selling real estate or securities in New York. Info from Leticia James’ press release:
In 2022, Iwen Chu was the NYS Senator and she put $400,000 towards this property. That money was not returned to the community or the state. (Info about the money here: https://shorturl.at/wqSVl )
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January 9, 2026Aleeyah Milhouse – Missing 13-Year-Old Girl From Staten Island

Aleeyah Milhouse is a 13-year-old girl, who is missing from her home in Staten Island.

She was last seen at 2655 Richmond Avenue in New on Thursday, January 8th. News: https://shorturl.at/9hRhA
Aleeyah Milhouse was missing in August 2025 as well.
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