Four Alarm Fire on 71st Street and 20th Avenue….Seven Firefighters Brought to Hospital

Photo from video here

There was a serious fire at 2052 – 71st Street between 20th and 21st Avenues in Bensonhurst. The fire started on the first floor around 1:00 pm and quickly spread to the second floor. It took a long time for the firefighters to get it under control.

Photo: NYC Fire Department

The fire spread to 250 – 71st Street. Two dogs lived at this home. The firefighters got one dog out, the owner has to get the other dog. (See video here) Thank God they are okay!

Assemblyman Lester Chang said that four buildings were affected by this fire!

By 3:00 pm, the firefighters had the fire under control. Many people shared videos (here).

There were a lot of helicopters in the areas. And residents on the next block saw the heavy smoke on their block.

Seven firefighters were brought to the hospital with minor injuries. One resident had minor injuries. (Source)

Thankfully, the residents of these homes were not hurt. Assemblyman Lester Chang said that the Red Cross helped some of the families. (See here) NYC Council Representative Susan Zhuang went to help the families. (See photos here) The residents of one house will need to find new homes. And both houses will have to gut and rebuild. *Prayers for these families.*

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Justin Brannan Voted in Favor of Casinos in NYC

Last Thursday, Justin Brannan voted in favor of the “City of Yes Gaming Facility Text Amendment,” which changes zoning in NYC. (News)

You can see NYC Council’s bill here.

The Council’s vote was 35 to 15And Justin Brannan’s vote:

This bill allows casinos to be constructed in commercial and manufacturing zones in NYC. The developers that win one of the three casino licenses in NYC will no longer need to go through NYC’s process, called ULURP (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure).

Brannan’s social media accounts failed to mention the casino vote.

Most of the casino projects will be able to happen without additional rezoning, except for these four locations: Coney Island, Hudson Yards, Citifield and Bally’s Golf Links in the Bronx.

Councilman Kalman Yager, who also represents part of Coney Island voted NO. He said: “Gaming venues near schools and where families live amounts to “bad policy.” (Source) Yager also asked: “Why would we unilaterally give up a level of authority that we have over land use matters? We’ve been granted this privilege by the voters, by the city charter to rule on these things, and we’re walking away from it.”

The bidding for casino license in NYS will open in 2025. “Developers and casino operators must submit their proposals before the June 30, 2025 deadline, and they must be approved by the Community Advisory Committee.” (Source) By the time that is decided at the end of 2025, Justin Brannan will be out of office (due to term limits).

At a press conferences, Justin Brannan said “I think the CAC process is going to be robust and rigorous. But in order to get to that process, and for the community to provide input on whether they want it or not, we need this text amendment.“

Brannan continued: “What we were seeing was one applicant starting at second base, the other guy was still in the dugout. This text amendment at least puts everyone at the same footing and then we go from there.” (Source)

Justin Brannan was lobbied by Thor Equities, who wants to put a casino in Coney Island:

Like Brannan, Councilmember Kristy Marmorato represents an area where a casino is being planned in the Bronx (at Bally’s). “Marmorato said passing the zoning amendment could lead to a slippery slope in which the city attempts to circumvent its typical rezoning process whenever it chooses.” (Source)

Justin Brannan knew that NYC overwhelmingly is against casinos as 19 Community Boards voted against them and 30 Community Boards declined to weigh-in. ** Community Board 10 did not vote (See here) Community Boards in Brooklyn even voted in Downtown Brooklyn, even though there is casino planned for that area. Only four community boards voted in favor of the casinos. (Source)

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River – Large White Dog Running – Dyker Heights

Keep your eyes open for this large white dog with brown fur on his face. His name is River and he got out accidently before noon. He’s from around 12th Avenue and the 70’s.

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Jobs in Bay Ridge or Nearby in Brooklyn

Updated: April 28, 2024

Are you aware that NYC has a lot of open jobs? Check NYC’s help wanted (Here)

1) Work at Investor’s Bank in Bay Ridge – Info

2) Bank of America – Spanish-speaking Representative – Info

1) Foodtown – 3rd Ave./91st Street Cashier – Info Stock – Info Produce – Info Deli – Info

2) Work at Stores on 86th Street in Bay Ridge: 

a) Sales Associate at The Children’s Place – Info

b) Banana Republic – Stylist: Info Manager: Info

c) Sephora 429 – 86th Street Assistant Manager – Info

d) Gap Retail Sales – Retail Sales – Info

e) Bath and Body Works Sales Associate – Info

f) Victoria Secret Sales Associate – Info

g) Chipotle – Info

1) Emphasis Diner at 6822 – 4th Avenue has Help Wanted signs in the window (5/2/24)

2) Milk and Honey at 9402 – 3rd Avenue is looking for baristas waiter/waitress. (Shared on 4/1/24 on Facebook)

3) Daddy O’s BBQ and Sports Bar at 9226 – 4th Avenue

4) Malone’s Chophouse – Server or Bartender (If Ad is here, the job is still open) Malone’s Chop House 9517 3rd Ave. Bring resume.

BARTENDER: Experienced and oriented, someone that is passionate about mixology (minimum 4 days)

SERVER: Seeking experienced server with excellent customer service skills, Knows and understands how to read, explain and sell the menu. (Minimum 4 days)

5) Bay Ridge Fishbar Chef – Info Sou Chef – Info

6) Paneantico Bakery/Cafe at 9124 – 3rd Avenue has a sign on their door.

7) Campania Restaurant

8) Arirang – fill out the form here

9) IHop in Coney Island

1) Assistant Teacher at Ms. Jenn’s Little Achievers in Bay Ridge

2) Kindergarten Teacher at Bay Ridge Catholic – (See post)

3) Fort Hamilton Army Base Child and Youth Program Assistants:

4) Brooklyn Public Schools – Aide or Community Assistant Positions – Info

1) Medical Assistant/Receptionist at Bay Ridge Orthopedia Association – Info

2) Medical Assistant – Info

3) Jobs at New York Presbyterian Hospital on 7th Avenue and 6th Street in Park Slope – (Here)

1) Bay Ridge 5th Avenue BID Content Creator/Social Media – Info

2) Bay Ridge Honda Business Development Representative – Info

3) Office Manager at Bay Ridge Honda – Info

HVac Technician. (Info)

Handyman needed for Williamsburg Hotel. (Info)

1) A La Mode Salon shared this on 5/3/24

2) Exercise Specialist for Bay Ridge Center – Info

3) Case Manager – Social Worker – Bay Ridge center – Info

4) Maintenance at The Guild – Info Chief Financial Officer – Info Overnight Shift – Info

If you’re interested in working with The Guild, please your email resume employment@gecbklyn.org or Call 718-833-6633

5) Front Desk Reception at Bay Ridge Toyota – Info

6) Bay Ridge Salvation Army Ministry Assistant 70-100K – Info

7) Walgreens Jobs – 3rd Ave./94th Street – Info

8) NYC Parks Jobs – Info

9) Barista at Starbucks in Bay Ridge – Info

10) Birthday Party Host at The Little Gym – Info

11) Barber at 307 – 82nd Street

12) Vocal Instructor – Info

1) FIAO at 8711 – 18th Avenue has a lot of jobs (posted March 25th on Facebook)

2) NYU Langone Hospital in Sunset Park – Info  

3) Work at Kohl’s – Info  

4) Work for Brooklyn Bark (Info) if you like walking dogs!  Also ProspectBArk has dog walking positions

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Basement Apartments – Governor Hochul is Letting Community Board 10 Decide

Our state representatives are NOT good.

By now Andrew Gounardes, Mike Tannousis and Alec Brook-Krasny should have addressed Bay Ridge residents about the budget and the changes made to housing by Governor Hochul last week. Reporters say it’s a deal for developers. (See here)

Governor Hochul has legalized basement apartments throughout the state, but made a pilot program in some districts including community Board 10. (Info here) CB 10 will be able to adopt the new local law or oppose the inclusion of the community in the program!

See here:

This is big for Community Board 10, so they should have made a statement about this today as many residents are concerned about this. Instead, CB 10 left the community in the dark.

Community Board 10 has 90 days to respond. We don’t want them to say “oops” and let this go, like they did with the loading zones.

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Pippins Burger Special on Mondays

Pippins Pub is at 8814 3rd Avenue.

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Rocco Dispirito Visited ALC in Bay Ridge

Rocco DiSpirito was at The Bookmark Shoppe in Bay Ridge!

Then ALC Italian Grocery shared that Rocco DiSpirito visited the store at 8613 – 3rd Avenue.

Dispirito is a chef and is best known for the reality television show, The Restaurant.

Finally, Rocco DiSpirito headed over to Brooklyn Roots, but it was closed. (See his video)

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Trailer Parked on Shore Road

Andres shared this photo

First the trailers were using Poly Place and around Dyker Park.

Since no on stopped them, not they dropped a trailer on Shore Road.

Vote for people who will stand up and speak out for Bay Ridge.

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Fire in Bath Beach Apartment – Eight-Year-Old Child Has Burns

Picture from video

There was a fire at 8714 21st Avenue tonight.

An eight-year-old child was hurt. (Info) Prayers for his recovery.

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Irish Cooks – Do You Want to Go on TV?

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Are You Interested in Seeing Movies & Drinking Coffee? Join the Alpine Movie Club

If you love movies and would like to get coffee afterwards on a Sunday afternoon, join the Alpine Movie Club. Residents created the group to get movie lovers together. (Join here)

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Pet Adoptions on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge Today

Photos: Tom Hilton

ACC – Animal Care and Control is outside of My Natural Pet at 8318 5th Avenue today! I’m glad there is a line of people outside the truck!

Go adopt this handsome dog!

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