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Rite Aid Declares Bankruptcy, Remaining Brooklyn Locations to Close - The Brooklyn Home Reporter

6 days ago | brooklynreporter.com | Jaime DeJesus

Rite Aid has officially filed for bankruptcy for the second time since 2023 and will close all its stores, including 13 Brooklyn locations. The drugstore chain filed on May 5 and announced they will pursue a sale of their prescriptions, pharmacy and front-end inventory, and other assets. Rite Aid Corp. also stated they are in active discussions with multiple potential buyers, and all stores will either be shuttered or be operated by a new owner.
Kagan holds fundraiser for 48th City Council race

6 days ago | brooklynreporter.com | Jaime DeJesus

Former Councilmember Ari Kagan held a fundraiser event in support of his run for the 48th City Council District seat at Oleandr Restaurant, 410 Brighton Beach Avenue May 1. The district covers parts of Gravesend and Homecrest, Coney Island, Sea Gate, Brighton Beach, Midwood, Madison, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach and Gerritsen Beach. He will be running against Councilmember Inna Vernikov who has held the seat since 2022 in the Republican primary Tuesday, June 24.
Fontbonne rallies early to beat Moore - The Brooklyn Home Reporter

6 days ago | brooklynreporter.com | Jim Dolan

After being beaten 10-2 by Moore Catholic on Staten Island last month, Fontbonne hosted the Mavericks at Dyker Park for their second meeting of the season.
Cyclones’ Serrano starts year as the complete package

6 days ago | brooklynreporter.com | Jim Dolan

Over the first four weeks of the season, Eli Serrano III has proven to be an integral cog in the Cyclones finishing a two-week road trip with a record of 13-7. Playing his first year in Brooklyn, Serrano has been the steady outfield piece that has shone at the plate as well as either in center or left. From the opening series against Wilmington, Serrano joined his other two top-hitting teammates Jacob Reimer and Chris Suero, who’ve also homered and have gotten off to fast starts.
Bay Ridge Girl Scout sells most cookies in New York City

1 week ago | brooklynreporter.com | Jaime DeJesus

C is for cookie and champion for a Bay Ridge Girl Scout. Ashleigh F., 12, was named the top cookie seller in all five boroughs by the Girl Scouts of Greater New York. She sold a massive 2,528 boxes of cookies this year. She was able to sell a large selection of the sweet treats, from Thin Mints to Samosas. “I felt really excited because I never thought I would be first,” she told this paper. “I thought I’d be second or third because the all-time seller used to sell 5,000.
St. Dominic’s Church dedicates new statues following vandalism of originals

1 week ago | brooklynreporter.com | Jaime DeJesus

Nearly a year after two statues at St. Dominic’s Church, 2001 Bay Ridge Pkwy, were vandalized and destroyed, they were restored and officially dedicated following Mass on May 4. In June 2024, statues of Pope John XXIII and Mother Teresa at the church were badly damaged allegedly by a 30-year-old man. Father Michael Lynch of St. Dominic’s Parish told this paper that it was worth the wait. “It feels terrific and satisfying,” he said. “It feels sort of spiritually renewing to have them back.
Maimonides Women’s Health Institute offers advanced ultrasound capabilities

1 week ago | brooklynreporter.com | Jaime DeJesus

Last month, Maimonides Women’s Health Institute in Bay Ridge held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new offering of advanced ultrasound capabilities. According to the hospital, the new care brings more comprehensive, personalized women’s care closer to home. Itamar Futterman, MD, Maternal Fetal Medicine Attending, director of Complex Obstetrical Surgery at Maimonides Health, explained the importance of the advancements.
Two hospitalized after Bay Ridge apartment fire - The Brooklyn Home Reporter

1 week ago | brooklynreporter.com | Jaime DeJesus

A fire that started inside an apartment on 68th Street between Third and Fourth avenues sent two people to the hospital on May 3. At 3:30 a.m., the fire started on the third floor of the four-story apartment building. Twelve units and 60 fire and EMS workers were at the scene. Firefighters put out the blaze at 4:15 a.m.One civilian and one firefighter were taken to NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn for treatment with injuries. Four other people refused medical treatment.
Facility dog helps boy heal from Cerebral Palsy

1 week ago | brooklynreporter.com | Jaime DeJesus

Man’s best friend is helping a five-year-old boy with his health. Dorothy, a three-year-old black Labrador retriever from NYU Langone, has been assisting Liam Block, who has cerebral palsy. She came to NYU Langone from America’s VetDogs, a not-for-profit organization that serves the needs of disabled veterans from all eras who have honorably served. Block, from Bedford-Stuyvesant, had a spinal surgery.
Italian restaurant Tommaso to reopen in new location

1 week ago | brooklynreporter.com | Jaime DeJesus

A beloved South Brooklyn restaurant is coming back to the neighborhood. Italian restaurant Tommaso, which closed December 31, 2024, at its 1464 86th St. location, is returning to a new spot. Owners of the eatery made the announcement on Facebook. “We are excited to announce that we will be continuing the legacy of Tommaso at a new location. Our address will be 6916 18th Ave.,” the post read. “Please stay tuned for updates on our grand opening.