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Centers Urgent Care is moving into the long-vacant Walgreens site on Third Avenue and 79th Street in August. The pharmacy closed in October 2021. Signs for the new center have already been placed on the building. Centers Urgent Care was founded in 2015 and offers several health services. It has six other Brooklyn locations. Centers Urgent Care is coming to Third Avenue and 79th Street this summer. Photo courtesy of Ramon D. The post Urgent care center opening at old pharmacy site appeared first on The Brooklyn Home Reporter . By: Jaime DeJesus Title: Urgent care center opening at old pharmacy site Sourced From: brooklynreporter.com/2023/06/urgent-care-center-opening-at-old-pharmacy-site/ Published Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 03:28:06 +0000

The MTA gave the Kings Highway F train station a makeover June 13. Workers replaced emergency lighting fixtures, removed outdated signs, and stripped and repainted ceilings, walls and columns.  A repainted platform shed.Photos by Marc A. Hermann/MTA It was all part of New York City Transit’s Re-NEW-Vation program, which uses planned weekend service outages to make station repairs. Kings Highway was the 32nd station to be upgraded. The lighting in the mezzanine area was improved. Photos by Marc A. Hermann/MTA “Gravesend customers started their week with a cleaner, brighter and more welcoming station,” said NYCT President Richard Davey. “While trains didn’t serve Kings Highway this weekend due to ongoing work installing modern signaling on the F Line, we took the opportunity to enhance the entire station environment, bringing tangible improvements to the customer experience as we seek to deliver faster, cleaner and safer service.” The outside tower

The MTA gave the Kings Highway F train station a makeover June 13. Workers replaced emergency lighting fixtures, removed outdated signs, and stripped and repainted ceilings, walls and columns.  A repainted platform shed.Photos by Marc A. Hermann/MTA It was all part of New York City Transit’s Re-NEW-Vation program, which uses planned weekend service outages to make station repairs. Kings Highway was the 32nd station to be upgraded. The lighting in the mezzanine area was improved. Photos by Marc A. Hermann/MTA “Gravesend customers started their week with a cleaner, brighter and more welcoming station,” said NYCT President Richard Davey. “While trains didn’t serve Kings Highway this weekend due to ongoing work installing modern signaling on the F Line, we took the opportunity to enhance the entire station environment, bringing tangible improvements to the customer experience as we seek to deliver faster, cleaner and safer service.” The outside tower

Fort Hamilton Army Garrison Commander Brian Jacobs joined local students as they cleaned up the small beach at Denyse Wharf near the Verrazzano Bridge. According to retired Assistant Principal Thomas Greene , who headed the science department at Fort Hamilton H.S. and is a past president of the Bay Ridge Community Council, the debris consisted of driftwood, plastics, metal objects, glass and old tires, which were collected and placed in a Dumpster provided by the city’s Dept. of Environmental Protection. Col. Brian Jacobs joined the workers. Participants received community service certificates attesting to their civic engagement efforts. Fort Hamilton science teacher Blanca Ching provided guidance and supervision during the cleanup. Even Col. Jacobs donned his work clothes to help rake and bag up some of the litter. Greene said this was the 34th annual cleanup. Since the Army no longer uses the beach, students and their parents are hoping the Army will consider

Fort Hamilton Army Garrison Commander Brian Jacobs joined local students as they cleaned up the small beach at Denyse Wharf near the Verrazzano Bridge. According to retired Assistant Principal Thomas Greene , who headed the science department at Fort Hamilton H.S. and is a past president of the Bay Ridge Community Council, the debris consisted of driftwood, plastics, metal objects, glass and old tires, which were collected and placed in a Dumpster provided by the city’s Dept. of Environmental Protection. Col. Brian Jacobs joined the workers. Participants received community service certificates attesting to their civic engagement efforts. Fort Hamilton science teacher Blanca Ching provided guidance and supervision during the cleanup. Even Col. Jacobs donned his work clothes to help rake and bag up some of the litter. Greene said this was the 34th annual cleanup. Since the Army no longer uses the beach, students and their parents are hoping the Army will consider

Ari Kagan breezed through the Republican primary in the 47th City Council District and will face Democrat Justin Brannan in the general election. The newly remade district includes Bay Ridge, Coney Island and parts of Bath Beach and Dyker Heights. With 98.25 percent of scanners reporting, Kagan had 1,583 votes (75.24 percent), Anna Belfiore-Delfaus had 261 (12.40 percent) and Avery Pereira had 250 (11.88 percent). Kagan was a Democrat when he was elected to serve the 47th District in 2021. He became a Republican last December. The district currently includes Bensonhurst, Coney Island, Gravesend and Sea Gate. Democratic Councilmember Justin Brannan has represented the 43rd District since 2018. Photo courtesy of Justin Brannan Facebook Since 2018, Brannan has served the 43rd District, which was also re-drawn last year. It currently includes Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst and Dyker Heights. Brannan was unchallenged in this year’s primary. The post Kagan

What do mermaids and military heroes have in common? They both drew cheers from spectators “on the avenue” as part of well-attended parades this month. The 41st Annual Mermaid Parade took place on Saturday, June 17 in Coney Island, drawing huge crowds of costumed marchers and spectators to Surf Avenue to enjoy the lively festivities. Legendary Hip-Hop recording artist Kool Keith was selected as King Neptune, waving to onlookers and fans along the route. The Queen Mermaid was none other than Laurie Cumbo , commissioner of cultural affairs for the City of New York. Her colorful costume paid tribute to Halle Bailey of “The Little Mermaid” fame. This mermaid’s costume left others green with envy! AP Photo/Andres Kudacki It was a sight to behold, for sure, and an example of the creativity and flair that defines so many residents and neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Then this past weekend, the 116th Annual Brooklyn American Independence Day Parade stepped off “on the aven

What do mermaids and military heroes have in common? They both drew cheers from spectators “on the avenue” as part of well-attended parades this month. The 41st Annual Mermaid Parade took place on Saturday, June 17 in Coney Island, drawing huge crowds of costumed marchers and spectators to Surf Avenue to enjoy the lively festivities. Legendary Hip-Hop recording artist Kool Keith was selected as King Neptune, waving to onlookers and fans along the route. The Queen Mermaid was none other than Laurie Cumbo , commissioner of cultural affairs for the City of New York. Her colorful costume paid tribute to Halle Bailey of “The Little Mermaid” fame. This mermaid’s costume left others green with envy! AP Photo/Andres Kudacki It was a sight to behold, for sure, and an example of the creativity and flair that defines so many residents and neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Then this past weekend, the 116th Annual Brooklyn American Independence Day Parade stepped off “on the aven

Susan Zhuang easily beat her two opponents in the Democratic City Council primary in District 43. The re-drawn majority Asian district includes parts of Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Borough Park, Dyker Heights, Gravesend and Sunset Park. With 98 percent of scanners reporting, Zhuang had 2,013 votes (58.57 percent), Wai Yee Chan had 1,066 (31 percent) and Stanley Ng had 327 (9.51 percent). “My opponents ran a spirited campaign and I look forward to all of us coalescing to win this seat in November,” Zhuang said. “Tonight, we will celebrate, but tomorrow we will get back to work in our effort to win in November. I am truly humbled by tonight’s result.” The race on the Republican side is much closer. With 97.89 of scanners reporting, Ying Tan has 415 votes (50.67 percent) while Vito LaBella has 387 (47.25 percent). Ying Tan holds a slim lead over Vito LaBella in the Republican primary. Photos courtesy of Ying Tan Facebook and Vito LaBella Facebook.

Ari Kagan breezed through the Republican primary in the 47th City Council District and will face Democrat Justin Brannan in the general election. The newly remade district includes Bay Ridge, Coney Island and parts of Bath Beach and Dyker Heights. With 98.25 percent of scanners reporting, Kagan had 1,583 votes (75.24 percent), Anna Belfiore-Delfaus had 261 (12.40 percent) and Avery Pereira had 250 (11.88 percent). Kagan was a Democrat when he was elected to serve the 47th District in 2021. He became a Republican last December. The district currently includes Bensonhurst, Coney Island, Gravesend and Sea Gate. Democratic Councilmember Justin Brannan has represented the 43rd District since 2018. Photo courtesy of Justin Brannan Facebook Since 2018, Brannan has served the 43rd District, which was also re-drawn last year. It currently includes Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst and Dyker Heights. Brannan was unchallenged in this year’s primary. The post Kagan

Susan Zhuang easily beat her two opponents in the Democratic City Council primary in District 43. The re-drawn majority Asian district includes parts of Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Borough Park, Dyker Heights, Gravesend and Sunset Park. With 98 percent of scanners reporting, Zhuang had 2,013 votes (58.57 percent), Wai Yee Chan had 1,066 (31 percent) and Stanley Ng had 327 (9.51 percent). “My opponents ran a spirited campaign and I look forward to all of us coalescing to win this seat in November,” Zhuang said. “Tonight, we will celebrate, but tomorrow we will get back to work in our effort to win in November. I am truly humbled by tonight’s result.” The race on the Republican side is much closer. With 97.89 of scanners reporting, Ying Tan has 415 votes (50.67 percent) while Vito LaBella has 387 (47.25 percent). Ying Tan holds a slim lead over Vito LaBella in the Republican primary. Photos courtesy of Ying Tan Facebook and Vito LaBella Facebook.

A 24-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were shot on Fifth Avenue near 94th Street June 23. The victims were in a car outside PluggedIn Sneaker Boutique at 4:10 p.m. when a man shot the woman in the leg and the man in the arm. Both victims were in stable condition at NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn. Surveillance image of the suspect. Photo courtesy of NYPD Cops said the suspect is 20-25 years old with a dark complexion and medium build. He was wearing a dark blue tracksuit, a black ski mask and red and white sneakers. Cops at the scene of the shooting. Photos courtesy of Loudlabs News NYC Anyone with information can call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477 (or 1-888-577-4782 for Spanish). Tips can also be submitted at nypdcrimestoppers.com or on Twitter at @NYPDTips. Cops at the scene of the shooting. Photos courtesy of Loudlabs News NYC The post Two shot on Fifth Avenue; gunman still on the loose appeared first on The Brookly

A 24-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were shot on Fifth Avenue near 94th Street June 23. The victims were in a car outside PluggedIn Sneaker Boutique at 4:10 p.m. when a man shot the woman in the leg and the man in the arm. Both victims were in stable condition at NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn. Surveillance image of the suspect. Photo courtesy of NYPD Cops said the suspect is 20-25 years old with a dark complexion and medium build. He was wearing a dark blue tracksuit, a black ski mask and red and white sneakers. Cops at the scene of the shooting. Photos courtesy of Loudlabs News NYC Anyone with information can call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477 (or 1-888-577-4782 for Spanish). Tips can also be submitted at nypdcrimestoppers.com or on Twitter at @NYPDTips. Cops at the scene of the shooting. Photos courtesy of Loudlabs News NYC The post Two shot on Fifth Avenue; gunman still on the loose appeared first on The Brookly

This week marked the official first day of summer on June 21, so naturally Bay Ridge is buzzing about the 2023 Summer Stroll on 3rd program, which kicks off “on the avenue” Friday evening, July 21! Visitors can expect lots of live music, food and drink, rides, promotions and entertainment when the program kicks off from 68th Street to 83rd Street. The event moves to 83rd Street to Marine Avenue the following week, July 28. On Aug. 4, the stroll returns to the northern end of the avenue, and the final event of the season takes place Aug. 11 on the southern end. Tens of thousands of visitors enjoy the Summer Stroll on 3rd events each year. “Everyone I’ve spoken to on Third Avenue is excited about this year’s events,” said Third Avenue Festival Chairman Chip Cafiero , who is assisting new Summer Stroll Coordinator Arlene Keating in her first year at the helm. “There are lots of new businesses that are looking to introduce themselves to the community, plus a ton of loc

This week marked the official first day of summer on June 21, so naturally Bay Ridge is buzzing about the 2023 Summer Stroll on 3rd program, which kicks off “on the avenue” Friday evening, July 21! Visitors can expect lots of live music, food and drink, rides, promotions and entertainment when the program kicks off from 68th Street to 83rd Street. The event moves to 83rd Street to Marine Avenue the following week, July 28. On Aug. 4, the stroll returns to the northern end of the avenue, and the final event of the season takes place Aug. 11 on the southern end. Tens of thousands of visitors enjoy the Summer Stroll on 3rd events each year. “Everyone I’ve spoken to on Third Avenue is excited about this year’s events,” said Third Avenue Festival Chairman Chip Cafiero , who is assisting new Summer Stroll Coordinator Arlene Keating in her first year at the helm. “There are lots of new businesses that are looking to introduce themselves to the community, plus a ton of loc

From brooklyneagle.com By Beth Eisgrau-Heller On Saturday, mermaids, mermen, pirates, sirens and sea creatures of all colors, shapes, sizes and genders marked the official opening of the summer season at the 41st Annual Coney Island USA Mermaid Parade. Rainbow Pride flags abounded and several groups mummed in support of LGBTQIA rights. This year’s King and Queen were Rapper, Kool Keith, and NYC Cultural Affairs Commissioner, Laurie Cumbo. Having been delighted by their performance at Montague Open Streets in Brooklyn Heights our photographer Beth Eisgrau-Heller chose to embed herself with the Hungry March Band (HMB). She wanted to bring their over twenty-five-year history full circle. Hungry March Band’s accordionist Benjamin Ickies hammed it up for the crowd and the camera at the 2023 Coney Island Mermaid Parade. Eagle photos by Beth Eisgrau­-Heller HMB was founded in 1997 specifically for the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. They have no one founder and t