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A six-year-old boy was hit by a car on 13th Avenue and 68th Street early this morning. The child was taken to the hospital. The driver did not stay on 13th Avenue. There is no other information available. I haven’t seen any politicians or reporters mention this.
Thursday, April 4th, 2024Janet Nail Salon Moved – New Name & Location
Janet Nail Spa on 18th Avenue and 72nd Street closed. The new location is MZ Nails at 1725 Bath Avenue (and Bay 16th Street)
Thursday, March 28th, 2024Fire This Morning on Benson Avenue in Brooklyn
Photo from video (here) At 10:45 am, there was a serious fire on Benson Avenue and 19th Avenue. One firefighter was injured. Some families will need to be relocated. Ying Tan shared this picture
Wednesday, March 27th, 2024RIP Christine Fogarty O’Rourke – Bishop Kearney
I saw the news that a teacher from Bishop Kearney High School died. I didn’t recognize the name, but then I saw her picture and her red hair. We knew her by her maiden name, Mrs. Fogarty. She was strong, fierce, beautiful and amazing. She taught Social Studies, but we didn’t have her. She had […]
Wednesday, March 27th, 202416-Year-Old Girl Killed By Train in Park Slope
A 16-year-old girl was walking on the G-train tracks near 4th Avenue and 9th Street station in Brooklyn yesterday around 5:00 pm. She was was running through the tunnel with four friends. The train operator saw the five teens on the catwalk and hit the brakes, but was unable to stop the train in time. […]
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024Michael Quinn Gets #134 at Lioni’s Italian Heroes
Michael Quinn visited Lioni’s Italian Heroes on 15th Avenue and 78th Street. Quinn believes that #134 The Martin Scorsese and Frances Ford Coppola is the best sandwich. See Michael Quinn’s video: @michaelquinnjagg #michaelquinn #brooklyn #nyc #sandwich ? Welcome Back (Theme from Welcome Back, Kotter) – John Sebastian
Monday, March 18th, 2024Long Bright River is Filming in Brooklyn 3/19
Long Bright River is filming tomorrow in Brooklyn again. In the beginning of March, they filmed on New Utrecht Avenue near the train station. (See photos) Look for them on 77th Street and 17th Avenue. The show is based on Liz Moore’s New York Times bestseller, Long Bright River. The story takes place in Philadelphia, […]
Monday, March 18th, 2024Deno’s Wonderland in Coney Island Opens 3/24
On Sunday, March 24th, Deno’s Wonderland opens in Coney Island. Free rides for the first 104 visitors at 10:00 am.
Sunday, March 17th, 2024Two People Died – Fire in Bath Beach…Homocide?
A fire in an apartment building on Bay 29th Street in Bath Beach took the lives of two Brooklynites around 7:00 pm. (See videos here) Update 3/18/24: The news is saying it is a homicide. Someone killed them and set the fire! (See here) Two firefighters were injured putting out the fire. (Story here) RIP. […]
Sunday, March 17th, 2024RIP Samyia Spain – Killed in Park Slope – Veo Kelly Turned Himself In
Twin sisters, Samyia and Saniya Spain were stabbed outside of Natural Plus Deli on 4th Avenue and St. Marks Place in Park Slope at 2:20 am this morning. The Daily News reported that a drunk man was hitting on the women inside the deli before they were stabbed. (Source) “One of them guys complemented two […]
Friday, March 15th, 2024