Brooklyn stroke victim and nursing student who saved him reunited

The Daily News had a nice story of rescue and CPR at the 36th street Subway station. The stroke victim was treated at the Lutheran Medical Center here in Sunset Park.

[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]

Brooklyn Irish remember Bloody Sunday in Sunset Park

The Irish Echo had a story of a recent commemoration of Bloody Sunday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica on Fifth Avenue at 59th Street.


[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]

Brooklyn Home Foreclosures spread to Sunset Park

Sunset Park is mentioned in this piece that appeared in the International Business Times



Meghan Faux, head of the Foreclosure Prevention Project of South Brooklyn Legal Services, said that Brooklyn home foreclosures have spread into Sunset Park and in other neighborhoods where no resident was distressed in the past. She added that the major foreclosure factor was still toxic mortgage underwriting, although the high unemployment rate has been forcing newer batches of homeowners to default.

With 25% of the national mortgage market under water, it was only a matter of time before we got hit. As it appears that the economy will not get any better any time soon and with the city raising real estate taxes to boot even though our house valuations have gone down the rising tax evaluations means we will be paying more, not less in real estate taxes. The city Government never shrinks as long as sucker taxpayers are around and we elect politicians who only see government as an employment agency for their cronies and supporters.

[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]

Interview: Mark Izeman, director of NRDC's New York urban program

An interview with Mark Izeman, director of NRDC's (Natural Resources Defense Council) New York urban program mentions the new Sunset Park recycling Plant being built on the waterfront.

[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle does Cop Out

Bruce Willis holds an umbrella in Bay Ridge last year during the filming of Cop Out.
Eagle photo by Georgine Benvenuto



The Brooklyn Daily Eagle did a review of COP OUT the film that was filmed here in Bay Ridge (mostly in Bay Ridge), Sunset Park and Park Slope. For people in the nabe watching the film will also give them an opportunity to see scenes of the are play as background and will be recognizable to many. Don't be a cheapskate, don't wait for it to come out on DVD or blueray, get your butts to a movie theater right now.


The New York Times also did a review of the film, but barely mentions it was filmed in Brooklyn, much less the nabe. Spumoni Gardens in Bay Ridge gets a mention in the review.



[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]
[where: 11215]
[where: 11218]
[where: 11219]
[where: 11228]
[where: 11214]
[where: 11204]

Fastelavn (Danish Mardi Gras) Moved to February 28

Because of the weather the last go round they had postponed Fastelavn to this Sunday. Call ahead to find out if it's still a go since there are predictions of heavy snowfall this weekend. Maybe a miracle will happen and we'll get global warming instead.

Celebrate Danish Mardi Gras

Dress in Costume,hit the barrel, eat delicious Danish Food, cream buns for dessert.

All inclusive price. $25 for adults, $15 ages 7-17, $10 under 7

Sponsored by the Scandinavian East Coast Museum.


WHERE: Danish Athletic Club
735- 65th street


WHEN: Sunday February 28, 2009 From 3 to 7 PM

For more information call: Victoria 718.748.5950 or Reidun 718.748.7844




[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]
[where: 11215]
[where: 11218]
[where: 11219]

Village Voice Review of New Belachan

I had somehow missed the following review recently of our New Belachan Restaurant. I am posting it here to give some exposure. New Belachan is set too move soon from it's location on 7th avenue to 8th avenue between 59th and 60th streets. I happen to like their Bat Thai but I can tell you the rest of their menu is worth savoring as well. Their new location will also be a bit larger than their current quarters. I am sure it will bring them increased business as well.

Belachan Restaurant's Penang Lobak

[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]
[where: 11215]
[where: 11218]
[where: 11219]

At the park Celebrations bring in the new Chinese Lunar Year

I went to see how the celebrations that were sponsored by the parks department and some of our local politicians such as Felix Ortiz. The first thing I noticed was that they held the event inside the gymnasium at the Sunset Park recreation center. The space was woefully small for the number of people that actually showed up. They should have held the event outside rather than indoors. The only people who got a decent view of what was going on were the people in the first row at the ropes that had been used to cordon off a substantial portion of the center of the gymnasium. All in all it was a rather tepid show compared to the one next day on Sunday. It was nevertheless a colorful display of Chinese music dancing and arts and included the necessary display of Lion Dancing. I hope that barring bad weather when they hold the event next year it will be held outside rather than indoors which roved to be totally inadequate to the event.

[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]
[where: 11215]
[where: 11218]
[where: 11219]
[where: 11228]
[where: 11214]
[where: 11204]

Year of the Tiger Roars in on 8th Avenue

I did not make the celebrations on time this past Sunday for the festivities as I always do. It's usually a lot of boring speeches by politicians anyway. I got there kind of late after the march up the avenue was over. Nevertheless, I did get some great shots of the aftermath where lion dancers and Taoist priests visit the local stores and drive out "evil spirits". I did manage however to get a few interesting shots of the post ceremony celebrations. I hope to get luckier at next year's event.

[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]
[where: 11215]
[where: 11218]
[where: 11219]
[where: 11228]
[where: 11214]
[where: 11204]

Cop Out The movie is coming out on February 26

The ads are already out for COP OUT the movie which was shot in and around Bay Ridge (mostly in Bay Ridge), Sunset Park and Park Slope. The movie was originally tentatively titled "A Couple of Dicks" but I suppose the connotations of the title made them change it. The movie starting Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan made a splash during filming up in Bay Ridge as Third Avenue was blocked for a couple of days while they were filming outdoor scenes.
Some of the scenes for the movie were shot inside our very own (located in the mall in our website). Piramide Reastaurant which is in Park Slope just over the border. It should be interesting to see which scenes of our nabes we will recognize when we see the movie. I will certainly recognize Piramide since I shot the interior for the website. The letter below is from the producers of the movie to the owners.





The owner of Piramide Restaurant Geraldine Viggiano and actress Ana de la Reguera who also starred in the film.



[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]
[where: 11215]
[where: 11218]
[where: 11219]
[where: 11228]
[where: 11214]
[where: 11204]

Fundraiser at Saint Agatha's School March 26, 2010

I hadn't checked my comments in days, but when I did I realized I had a request from fellow Sunset Park Blogger SsPS. I am reposting the info bellow so that some of you out there may avail themselves of the opportunity. Saint Agatha's was one of the churches my mother attended, so I don't mind giving them a hand..

Hello, I have been approached about a happening in Sunset Park and I was hoping you wouldn't mind posting it here. It is a game night type of event with a Mardi Gras theme. They call it a "card party". It is a fund raising event happening on March 26th 2010 6:30pm at a school on 48th street called St. Agatha's School.

For more information one may call the school to speak with Mrs. Mele at 718-435-3137




[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]
[where: 11215]
[where: 11218]
[where: 11219]

Real Estate stats by neighborhood at NY Post

So there I was roaming around at the NY Post site when I stumbled on the following page. I got curious when one of the links there pointed to this blog. Sure enough one of my posts was there. But then I saw they had links categorized by neighborhood. So I figured that visitors to this blog could certainly use the information, so here it is..

Year of the Tiger This Saturday at Sunset Park, the Park

This Saturday there will also be a celebration of Chinese New Year at Sunset Park starting at 12 PM @ 43rd street & 7th Avenue. If you can't make the one on Sunday where thousands of people show up, make this one and bring your camera...

[where: 11232]

[where: 11220]

[where: 11215]

[where: 11218]

[where: 11219]

Year of the Tiger Chinese New Year Celebrations This Sunday February 21

This Sunday February 21, 2010 at 1 PM The Brooklyn Chinese American Association holds it's annual Chinese New Year celebration this Sunday at 50ths street and 8th Avenue. It is certainly one of the largest. There will be a parade up along 8th avenue. Lots of dignitaries visiting. If you have seen past celebrations It's a site to behold. Bring you cameras, it's one of the most photogenic events. Bring your kids, they will remember this for years to come. The pictures below are from the celebration that I shot in 2007, enjoy!

[where: 11232]

[where: 11220]

[where: 11215]

[where: 11218]

[where: 11219]

Brooklyn Paper Does Bay Ridge

A short piece on our neighbor to the south of which southern Sunset park was once a part of makes for interesting reading..


[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]
[where: 11215]
[where: 11218]
[where: 11219]

Happenings: Game Night At the XO lounge Bay Ridge

No reason why some single urban professionals from Sunset Park should not participate, after all, we're right next door.

For single professionals who want to network and have a little fun.

Saturday February 20, 2010 @ 9 PM

The XO LOunge
7712 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Drinks only $5 from 9PM to 10PM with snacks
Sponsored by The Young Jewish Professionals of Bay Ridge

For more info contact Rev. Temah Garbaty @ 718.745. 2009 or 917.297.7901



[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]
[where: 11215]
[where: 11218]
[where: 11219]

Happenings: Fastelavn (Danish Mardi Gras)

Celebrate Danish Mardi Gras

Dress in Costume,hit the barrel, eat delicious Danish Food, cream buns for dessert.

All inclusive price. $25 for adults, $15 ages 7-17, $10 under 7

Sponsored by the Scandinavian East Coast Museum.


WHERE: Danish Athletic Club
735- 65th street


WHEN: Sunday February 7, 2009 From 3 to 7 PM

For more information call: Victoria 718.748.5950 or Reidun 718.748.7844




[where: 11232]
[where: 11220]
[where: 11215]
[where: 11218]
[where: 11219]