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2 JANUARY 6 - JANUARY 12, 2017 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP CITY’S TOP BABY NAMES FOR 2016 Olivia and Ethan have been dubbed the most popular baby names in New York City in 2016 by the New York State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This is the second year in a row that Ethan has taken home the title for boys (out of 62,455 births) while Olivia (which placed second in 2015) took the top spot from Sophia (which had been the number one girl’s name since 2012), out of a total of 59,218 births. The names Emma and Mia tied for third for top girl’s names while Liam, Noah and Jacob took second, third and fourth, respectively, for boys. In addition, the department announced, of the fi ve boroughs, Brooklyn saw the greatest number of babies born last year – 40,982 of 121,673 citywide. GIRL SCOUTS' DEBUT NEW S'MORES COOKIE In celebration of its 100th year of selling cookies, the Girl Scouts of Greater New York announced on Tuesday, January 3 a new commemorative cookie – the S’mores™ – which will pay tribute to the group’s storied past. The new treat – a s’mores-inspired crunchy graham sandwich cookie with creamy chocolate and marshmallow-y fi lling – recognizes the Girl Scouts’ long history of making and enjoying s’mores in the outdoors, an activity which was popularized by Girl Scouts as early as the 1920s. The S’mores™ is now available for sale by local New York City Girl Scout troops. FLATBUSH MAN SENTENCED FOR 2015 SHOOTING A 31-year-old Flatbush man has been sentenced to 23 years to life in prison for fatally shooting another Flatbush man following a fi ght inside a neighborhood bodega nearly two years ago, announced Acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on Wednesday, January 4. According to trial testimony, at around 2:40 p.m. on January 27, 2015, the defendant – Herman Lancaster – fi red his gun eight times, striking the victim – 42-year-old Kerwin Craigwell – once in the back a er an argument inside Adrian Deli & Grocery on Nostrand Avenue. Lancaster, who was apprehended minutes a er the incident during a canvass of the area and identifi ed by an eyewitness, was convicted last month on one count of second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon a er a non-jury trial. —Meaghan McGoldrick BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP/Photos by Anna Spivak Health food sweet spot Baya Bowls now open in Bay Ridge BY MEAGHAN MCGOLDRICK MMCGOLDRICKBROOKLYNREPORTER.COM Eating out in Bay Ridge just got a whole lot healthier. The neighborhood’s latest health food joint, Baya Bowls, has o cially opened on Third Avenue. The shop – which specializes in acai, kale, pitaya and coconut bowls, cold pressed juices, smoothies and soups – is now open for business at 9417 Third Avenue. "I had a vision to bring healthy yet delicious items to a community that has been lacking variety," said owner Bill Loesch, stressing that Baya Bowls o ers mainly dairy free, nut free, vegan and organic products. "Many smoothies and bowls taste great but aren't so great for you. What we put in our bodies and in our children's bodies are the single most important thing." With punny menu items like the “Acai-U-Later” (blended acai topped with pineapple, banana, granola, strawberry and honey) and the “Kale Mary” (blended kale topped with strawberry, banana, blueberry, granola, chia The Acai-U-Later. seeds and honey), Baya Bowls serves up something for everyone – not just those trying to stay fi t and eat clean this New Year. Plus, its portions are fi lling (many of them chock full of protein), and available at prices that won’t break your wallet. Residents were quick to applaud the eatery's good vibes. “Baya Bowls is a long overdue and welcome addition to the Bay Ridge health and wellness sector,” raved one fan of the new eatery on Facebook. “The sta is so friendly and the place is spotless.” “10/10 will be returning,” lauded another user who called the occasional wait due to rush crowds well “worth it.” “Delicious bowl. Large and wide selection to choose from . . . reminds me of the summers at the shore.” According to its Facebook page, which has already garnered a substantial following, Baya Bowls is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (excluding Sundays when it closes at 5 p.m.). "Now our community can enjoy delicious bowls loaded with anti-oxidants that not only taste out of this world but are extremely good for you," said Loesch. "Health is number one." Baya Bowls is now open in Bay Ridge. strawraved The restaurant’s interior.


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