Welcome to the BID! During the Sunset Park Business Improvement District’s 23rd annual meeting, held on Wednesday, June 27 at the BID office, 5116A Fifth Avenue, David Estrada, the former chief of staff for Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, was officially named the new executive director of the BID. Starting Sunday, July 1, Estrada replaced Renee Giordano, who served the position for
Sunset Park has ‘BID’ adieu to one of the neighborhood’s most influential figures. Renee Giordano, who for 20 years has served as executive director at
Merchants in Sunset Park spread holiday cheer once again as the Sunset Park Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) hosted its 18th annual Tree Lighting
It’s a Sunset miracle! After 13 months, the 20 foot wide and 20 foot deep sinkhole that opened up near 64th Street and Fifth Avenue
Topping the wish list for the leadership of the Sunset Park Business Improvement District (BID) is the replacement of ugly metal gates along the strip. BID
Yet another sinkhole strikes Sunset. At approximately 12 p.m. on Monday, March 1, cops responded to the site of a sizable sinkhole on 56th Street
It was a joyous holiday party for members of the Sunset Park Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (BID). Members of the BID, local businesses and
Sunset Park knows how to ring in the Christmas season. For the 16th year, on Thursday, December 3, the Sunset Park Business Improvement District (BID) held its Christmas tree lighting
All aboard! As the holiday season is upon us, the Sunset Park Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) has brought back its annual Fifth Annual Free Trolley, with residents and shoppers
The removal of some parking spots along a 10-block span of Fifth Avenue in Sunset Park, to replace them with truck loading zones, has left locals feeling blindsided. The change
After the sudden sinkhole opened up in Sunset, some residents are crying foul. According to Executive Director Sunset Park Business Improvement District (BID) Renee Giordano, residents near the reported 50
A small token of appreciation goes a long way. After the deaths of NYPD Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, Sunset Park residents wanted to show officers of the 72nd
Oh Christmas tree! For the 15th year, the Sunset Park Business Improvement District (BID) held its Christmas Tree Lighting outside Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (OLPH), on the corner
Bye-bye bins. After a long battle with proliferating illegal clothing bins, the New York City Council passed a bill on Thursday, October 18 designed to eliminate what many residents have
Bye-bye bins. After a long battle with proliferating illegal clothing bins, the New York City Council passed a bill on Thursday, October 18 designed to eliminate what many residents have
Hula hoops, tacos and pony rides were among the many family-friendly activities that filled Sunset Park’s Fifth Avenue Festival between 44th and 59th Streets on Sunday, September 14. The annual
Party like it’s 1999. On September 14, the Sunset Park Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) will host its annual street festival. The traditional shindig, which spans Fifth Avenue from
Party like it’s 1999. On September 14, the Sunset Park Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) will host its annual street festival. The traditional shindig, which spans Fifth Avenue from
Saturday, June 21 marks the official start of summer and what better way to celebrate than with music in the streets!
Thats the idea behind Make Music New York (MMNY), part of a worldwide music celebration, which brings over 1,000 local performers and groups to neighborhood parks and othe …Saturday, June 21 marks the official start of summer and what better way to celebrate than with music in the streets!
Thats the idea behind Make Music New York (MMNY), part of a worldwide music celebration, which brings over 1,000 local performers and groups to neighborhood parks and othe …Illegal clothing bins have proliferated for at least two years along Fifth Avenue and other commercial stretches in Sunset Park, inviting residents to donate unwanted clothes to those in need. But donations dont go to charity, allege some residents and business owners, who want the city to do m …
Illegal clothing bins have proliferated for at least two years along Fifth Avenue and other commercial stretches in Sunset Park, inviting residents to donate unwanted clothes to those in need. But donations dont go to charity, allege some residents and business owners, who want the city to do m …
You might be from Sunset Park if you. . . want to get your own copy of the Sunset Park Passport.
The Sunset Park Passport is Sunset Parkers very own version of a not-for-tourists guide to the neighborhood. Inspired by the comments and nostalgic conversations shared on the Facebook page k …You might be from Sunset Park if you. . . want to get your own copy of the Sunset Park Passport.
The Sunset Park Passport is Sunset Parkers very own version of a not-for-tourists guide to the neighborhood. Inspired by the comments and nostalgic conversations shared on the Facebook page k …
The mood was festive inside the offices of the Sunset Park Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (SPBID), where local merchants and small business advocates from the community gathered in celebration
The decorations are up, a winter chill is in the air, and the holiday season is upon us. Over on Fifth Avenue between 38th and 64th Streets, the Sunset Park
A gun buyback held in Sunset Park this weekend took 67 weapons off the street.
The first of its kind in the city, organized by the Sunset Park Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District, the 72nd Precinct and the Kings County district attorneys office, the buyback was held at t …
The first of its kind in the city, a gun buyback sponsored by the Sunset Park Fifth Avenue BID will be held on Saturday, October 26.
In conjunction with the Kings County district attorneys office and the 72nd Precinct, the BID will hold the buy back at the Beit El-Maqdis Islami …
The successes of the year were celebrated at the Sunset Park Business Improvement District’s annual meeting, held on Thursday, June 27 at the Young Dancers in Repertory studio. Craig Gabrian,
Despite the cold, dozens of Sunset Park revelers came out to watch the neighborhood Christmas tree be lit in front of Our Lady of Perpetual Helps basilica on Thursday, November 29.
Police closed off Fifth Avenue between 60th and 59th Streets for the afternoon festiv …
Hurricane Sandys wrath abbreviated holiday events in Sunset Park this weekend, but didnt affect the neighborhoods Christmas spirit.
The Sunset Park Business Improvement District (BID) usually provides free trolley rides for three days during Thanksgiving weekend, November 23 through …
Some stores in New York and around the country saw Black Fridayweekend crowds become downright dangerous. At businesses insouthern Brooklyn, though, the atmosphere was busy, but stillcivilized.
It was a little bit busier, but not too much. It was like aregular Friday, said Javier Sanchez, …
Hiyaaaa! Seven kids, aged seven to 15, held court between abouncy slide and an obstacle course at the southeast corner ofFifth Avenue and 59th Street early Sunday afternoon. Clad in redand black, the Amerikick Sunset Park students were demonstratingmoves they’d learned in class to a sea of awed p …
Summer may be over, but Brooklyn’s street fairs are still goingstrong!
This Sunday, September 18, the annual Fifth Avenue StreetFestival will be upon us, filling a 15-block stretch of SunsetPark’s Main Street with food, games, music, bargain shopping,entertainment and more, all from your f …
After Leiby Kletzky was found brutally murdered last month, KingsCounty District Attorney Charles J. Hynes reacted with the sameshock, disgust and outrage as his fellow Brooklyn …