Community Leaders Rally For Return Of Victory Hospital

By on March 14, 2013  Featured story, News
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No, that's not a typo - it's merely a reference to Stephen Berger - the head of a state commission that called for Victory Hospital's closure in 2008 (Image source: Michael Fleshman via Flickr.

No, that’s not a typo – It’s merely a reference to Stephen Berger, the head of a state commission that called for Victory Hospital’s closure in 2008. From a rally held last year (Image source: Michael Fleshman via Flickr).

Could the timing finally be right for Victory Memorial to reopen?

Local elected officials and community leaders gathered on March 8, to once again call for the return of ambulance services to the medical center formerly known as Victory Memorial Hospital [699 92nd Street].

Since 2008, after locals waged a two year fight to save the facility from complete closure, the hospital has been limited to an overnight infirmary called SUNY Downstate, notes Will Bredderman for Brooklyn Daily. Read more, including how Stephen Berger screwed Southwest Brooklyn

Occupy Sandy’s Bay Ridge Kitchen To Close March 1, Volunteers Still Needed

By on February 21, 2013  Featured story, News
Feb 212013
 
Image source: Facebook.com.

Image source: Facebook.com.

Although Occupy Sandy’s Bay Ridge Kitchen at St. John’s Episcopal Church [461 99th Street] will be closing March 1, volunteers are still needed – especially in places like Sheepshead Bay and the Rockaways.

Occupy Sandy volunteers have been preparing hearty meals and delivering them to Hurricane Sandy victims around Brooklyn and beyond since November.

Months after Superstorm Sandy devastated coastal areas, the group continues to feed around a thousand people a day. They also maintain locations in Sheepshead Bay, Staten Island, and the Rockaways.

Click here for a list of places where you can make a difference by volunteering.

Councilman Gentile Votes To Move Power Lines Underground

By on February 11, 2013  News
Feb 112013
 

The following is a press release from the office of City Councilman Vincent Gentile:

CITY HALL – At yesterday’s Stated Meeting, Councilman Vincent J. Gentile joined his colleagues led by Council Speaker Christine Quinn to authorize a study into the feasibility of burying overhead power lines underground in order to keep New Yorkers safe during severe weather emergencies. Continue reading »

VIDEO: Reaching-Out Community Services Director Speaks Out For Hurricane Victims

By on January 15, 2013  News
Jan 152013
 

If you’ve recently donated to Reaching-Out Community Services aka the Dyker Heights -Bensonhurst Food Pantry, then the above video should be in your email inbox.

During the five minute segment, various disaster relief groups, private sector volunteers, and community leaders including State Senator Marty Golden and Reaching-Out’s executive director Thomas Neve join Gerritsen Beach Cares to speak out for people whose lives have yet to return to normal well over two months since Superstorm Sandy wrought havoc on coastal communities.

If you’d like to support continued aid for hurricane victims in Gerritsen Beach, please call (347) 585-8630. For more information on Reaching-Out Community Services, please visit rcsprograms.org or call (718) 373-4565.

In Ambitious State Of The State Address, Cuomo Appeals To Progressives

By on January 10, 2013  News
Jan 102013
 

Calling it “the most ambitious speech of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s life, in every imaginable way,” Newsday reporter Lane Filler accurately characterized the shared reaction many had yesterday to Governor Cuomo’s annual state of the state address.

The speech, which lasted a lengthy 90 minutes, included a renewed commitment by the governor to not raise taxes. However, after two years of highlighting his conservative-friendly policies, Cuomo also seemed to renew his liberal credentials with what was at times a fiery speech emphasizing a decidedly progressive agenda on a plethora of issues – including an increase in the state’s minimum wage, ensuring income equality, reproductive rights, gun control, as well as education expansion. Continue reading »

Bay Ridge Kitchen Now Accepting Donations Through Fresh Direct!

By on December 20, 2012  News
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Occupy Sandy Bay Ridge Kitchen

Image source: Facebook.com.

The call went out yesterday on Occupy Sandy’s website that the relief group’s Bay Ridge Kitchen is running low on both food and supplies.

Fortunately for hurricane victims who rely on the 2000+ meals prepared daily at St. Johns Episcopal Church [461 99th Street], donating has never been easier.

As of yesterday, “orders of fresh, organic, natural, and locally produced food items can be made through FreshDirect.com and shipped directly” to St. Johns!

Ship to:

St. John’s Episcopal Church
461 99th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Are you strapped for time and not sure what food items to purchase? No Problem! Donors can also buy a gift card online and simply email it to SandyBayRidge@Interoccupy.net.

If you’d like to inquire about volunteer work or in-person donations, please check out their Faceboook page, as well as interoccupy.net. You can also call (347) 465-7430 or email SandyBayRidge@interoccupy.net.

Seen In Bay Ridge Weekender: Occupy Sandy’s Bay Ridge Kitchen

By on December 14, 2012  Seen In Photos
Dec 142012
 

Image source: Facebook.com.

The above photo shows volunteers hard at work in Occupy Sandy’s Bay Ridge kitchen at St. John’s Episcopal Church [461 99th Street].

If you’d like to inquire about volunteer work or donations, please check out their Faceboook page, as well as interoccupy.net. You can also call (347) 465-7430 or email SandyBayRidge@interoccupy.net.

4th Avenue Safety Workshop Rescheduled For January 24

By on December 13, 2012  Traffic & Transit
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Image source: NYCDOT.

A workshop to discuss the future of Fourth Avenue in Bay Ridge – which had been postponed due to Hurricane Sandy, has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 24, 2013. Continue reading »

CB 11 Chair And Ft. Hamilton Advocate Says Sandy Will Save Base From Budget Ax

By on December 12, 2012  Featured story, News
Dec 122012
 

Fort Hamilton’s Community Club (Image source: Wikipedia).

According to one local activist, Fort Hamilton has proven itself to be a vital facility for relief operations in the wake of Superstorm Sandy – leaving no doubt to the Army base’s importance during a future disaster or terrorist attack, as reported by Paula Katinas for Brooklyn Eagle.

Bill Guarinello, chairman of the Fort Hamilton Citizens Action Committee – as well as Bensonhurst’s Community Board 11, was paraphrased by Katinas as saying that the quick action and organization of base commander Colonel Eluyn Gines in the aftermath of Sandy – taken together with the fact that the installation served as a staging and support area for National Guard troops, should save it from the chopping block Continue reading »

Video Shows Just How Much ‘Bay Ridge Cares’

By on December 11, 2012  Featured story, News
Dec 112012
 

In this truly heartwarming story by BKIndependentTV, Bay Ridge Cares cooks nourishing meals for residents of areas hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.

The video shows how with their volunteer-staffed kitchen at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church [81st Street and Ridge Blvd], Bay Ridge Cares provides hot meals and desserts for the Occupy Sandy supply network – which also includes a larger kitchen at St. John’s Episcopal Church [9818 Fort Hamilton Pkwy].

City Councilman Vincent Gentile’s Communications Director and Bay Ridge Cares co-creator Justin Brannan makes an appearance to discuss how he, local chef Allison Robicelli, Karen Tadross, and Father Michael Ellias collaborated to make the kitchen a reality.

According to Tadross, the Bay Ridge Cares kitchen at St. Mary’s – which began operations in mid November and prepares 800 meals a day six days a week, will be helping victims of Hurricane Sandy until at least December 15.

For more info about donations or volunteer opportunities at Bay Ridge Cares, please check out their Facebook page.

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