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VOLUME 67 NUMBER 29 • JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2019

Bay Ridge man charged with aiding ISIS BATH BEACH WAS AMONG BROOKLYN NABES TO LOSE POWER DURING HEAT WAVE

As real feel temperatures soared above 100?., an estimated 3,600 households in the area had to cope with lack of electricity. In total, more than 31,000 Brooklyn households went dark over the weekend of July 20-21, many in places like Bergen Beach, Mill Basin, Canarsie, Flatlands and Georgetown, in addition to Bath Beach. Con Ed was able to restore power for most of Bath Beach by 11 p.m. on Sunday. For more on this story, see brooklynreporter.com.

First responder Christopher Cranston, who died of a 9/11-related illness on July 20 at the age of 48, is remembered

BROOKLYN POLS DEMAND STATE PROBE BROOKLYN BLACKOUTS

GEC RENOVATION PROJECT GETS $750,000 BOOST

The allocation, secured by State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, is the final piece of the funding puzzle that will allow the Guild for Exceptional Children to renovate its headquarters at 260 68th St. The construction project will include upgrading an old elevator, modernizing heating and airconditioning systems and making other adjustments to bring the two-story building into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, GEC officials said. The goal is to accommodate better clients who are senior citizens, according to Joseph Riley, the GEC's executive director and CEO. For more on this story, see page 2.

Generally Speaking By Ted General

Common Sense By Jerry Kassar Matter of Fact By Jay Brown Focus on Bay Ridge By Chuck Otey Columns begin on page 9

Photo courtesy of the Cranston family

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Rose visits migrant detention centers on border PAGE 4

Woman found stabbed MARC MINDS YOUR BUSINESS to death in Sunset Park PAGE 6

When it comes to dealing with the latest Bay Ridge Honda automobile models — in this case an inspiring fire engine red Honda Civic — lead receptionist and customer service representative Dawn Bader (left) and sales and leasing consultant Stephanie Rivera have everything you need. This sleek edition was on display at the very popular Friday night Summer Stroll on 3rd on July 19, where thousands were able to stop by and appreciate its beauty, like Home Reporter executive Marc Hibsher. For more on the stroll, see pages 8 and 10.

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Columnists’ Corner:

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TRIBUTE TO A HERO

WHAT’S NEWS

Councilmembers Justin Brannan and Mark Treyger are asking the Public Service Commission to investigate Con Edison in the wake of service disruptions in Southwest Brooklyn neighborhoods like Gravesend, Bath Beach and Coney Island, requesting that the loss of electric service in the area be part of an investigation previously requested by Gov. Andrew Cuomo with respect to the Manhattan blackout that occurred earlier this month. "Frequently, service outages have occurred in Gravesend, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights as well, and our offices have documented and met with Con Edison in the past, but they continue to happen. Residents need answers and we demand answers to this recurrent event," Brannan and Treyger said. For more on this story, see brooklynreporter.com.

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