Chanukah Candles, Latkes, Donuts and Decor in Bay Ridge or Nearby in Brooklyn

Where can I find these items in Bay Ridge?

1) Menorahs and candles:

3) Latkes

Brooklyn Brew Cafe at 310 – 79th Street

a) Brooklyn Brew Cafe at 310 79th Street 347-578-7239 makes latkes (photo above) $14 for 3 large latkes. They come with sour cream and apple sauce. They also make amazing soup – years ago, a friend brought me Marina’s matzah ball soup. I didn’t think I liked that type of soup until I had Marina’s (so good!) All of the soups at Brooklyn Brew Cafe are delicious!

b) Brooklyn Market  at 8102 3rd Avenue sold large latkes last year – next to the deli counter

c) Polonica 8303 – 3rd Avenue has potato pancakes (which are not the same)

d) Schnitzel Haus at 7319 – 5th Avenue has potato pancakes

3) Sufganiyot

4) Gelt

Li-Lac Chocolates 68-35th Street Brooklyn

a) Li-Lac Chocolates – (See here) 68 – 35th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn

5) Books and Games – The Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 3rd Avenue

6) Housewares: Kitchening at 8003 – 3rd Avenue had a lot of nice items last year:

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Hanukkah Events in Bay Ridge or Nearby in Brooklyn 2024

Hanukkah this year will be celebrated from Wednesday, December 25th to January 2nd.

Tuesday, December 24th

Maztoball for single Jewish people 21+  Starts at 10:00 pm. Tickets are $55.00 (Info here)

Wednesday, December 25th

1) The World’s Largest Menorah is in Brooklyn and will be lit at Grand Army Plaza around 4:00 pm. Concert by Nissam Black. They have hot latkes and gifts for the children. (See schedule for when it will be lit each night)

2) Sushi and a Movie at Bay Ridge Jewish Center at 405 – 81st Street at 12:00 pm.

3) The Coney Island Menorah will be lit on West 5th and Neptune at 4:30 pm.

4) Candles and Kosher Chinese – Chabad Downtown Brooklyn $25 (Register here)

Thursday, December 26th

1) Chanukah at Industry City 51 – 35th Street at 4:45 – 6:00 pm. Free ($10 ice skating)

2)  Hannukcon – starts at 9:00 pm. $36 (Tickets here)

Saturday, December 28th

1) Chanukah Celebration at 6:00 pm at 569 Vanderbilt Avenue (RSVP here)

Sunday, December 29th

1) Family Hanukkah Extravaganza Party at The Bay Ridge Jewish Center at 405 – 81st Street.

2) Chanukah Carnival at 2902 Kings Highway (Get tickets) 1:00 – 3:30 pm. $10 per child (max $40 per family)

3) Chabbad of Bensonhurst Car Menorah Parade at 6:00 pm

4) Chabbad of Sheepshead Bay at 1315 Avenue Y.  Free. Begins at 6:30 pm.

Monday, December 30th

1) Chanukah Party for Jewish Children who are deaf or hard of hearing at Inclusive program – ASL Interpreter and Closed Caption.

2) Chanukah on Ice near the Brooklyn Bridge from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. (Register here)

3) Chanukah at Atlantic Terminal (see here)

Tuesday, December 31st

1) Menorah lighting and concert at Brooklyn Borough Hall at 5:00 pm. Concert too.

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Fire on Narrows Avenue in Bay Ridge at 3:30 am

There was a fire around 3:30 am this morning at 8502 Narrows Avenue. (See Citizen)

Hopefully everyone is alright.

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Send Your Favorite Ridgite a Wreath for $20 – Delivered by Bay Ridge Boy Scouts

Troop 9318 is having a wreath sale with a reduced price of $15.00.

You can order a wreath and have it delivered for $5.00 more, which is a DEAL for holiday cheer! They deliver in Bay Ridge, Sunset Park and Dyker Heights. Call:

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Water Main Break – Water Shut Off in Bay Ridge – 77th – 80th Streets (Off 3rd Avenue)

Update: Water was turned back on tonight for these residents.

Water was shut off on 77th to 80th Streets off 3rd Avenue due to a water main break.

It could be causing this flooded basement on 78th Street:

Olives and Pita at 7720 – 3rd Avenue had to closed because there was no water.

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120-Year-Old Advertisement for Bay Ridge House

Look at the price back then…and the down payment needed.

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RIP Basil Capetanakis

We were sad to hear that Basil Capentanakis died.

When we first moved to Bay Ridge, was saw Basil’s name in the newspaper all the time. He was a realtor and civic leader, who was always helping people. Finally, we met him in person at a celebration and he was a very pleasant man.

Assemblyman Brooks-Krasny shared this:

RIP Basil. Prayers for his family and friends.

Viewing: On Friday, December 27th at Kimisis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church 224 – 18th Street in Brooklyn from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M.

Funeral Service: Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 9:30 am at Kimisis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church 224 – 18th Street in Brooklyn.

Interment: Greenwood Cemetery at 500 25th Street, Brooklyn.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory to:

1) Kimisis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church

2) Hellenic Classical Charter Schools

3) The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

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Beautiful Bay Ridge’s Christmas Photo

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Santa on a Horse Drawn Carriage Will Be in Bay Ridge Today 12/22 – Sponsored by Super Roofer

This is one of Bay Ridge’s nicest and most unique events! Santa pulls up in a horse drawn carriage. He’s a Santa with an amazing outfit and he looks amazing in photos!

Sant will be outside of Skinflints on 79th Street and 5th Avenue starting at 12:30 pm. This is free because Bill Boshell, the Super Roofer paid for it. He does this every year and it’s beautiful!

See other Bay Ridge events happening today here.

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RIP. Woman Burned Alive on the F Train in Bklyn – Update: NYPD Arrested Suspect

News 12 shared that a woman was on fire this morning around 7:30 am. This morning the news reporters stated that the woman set herself on fire. Video showed this was a malicious homicide. (News)

The Daily News wrote that a man threw a lit match at the sleeping woman on the F train. (News)

This is the man the police arrested. He used his lighter to set the woman on fire. Then he went to the train platform and watched the woman burn:

Teenagers saw the man and called the police to provide his location. The NYPD went to the train and arrested Sebastian Zapeta on the train.

Firefighters put out the flames. The woman was pronounced dead at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station platform.

How awful can someone be? One NY’er filmed the woman burning. No one took off their coat and tried to help put out the fire.

RIP. She’s with God now.

Around 3:20 pm, Governor Kathy Hochul shared her selfies and said she made the subway safer for millions of people.

During the MTA”s announcement about this woman’s murder, the MTA’s head of security praised Kathy Hochul and the head of the MTA.

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Max Funland Opened on 39th Street and 8th Avenue in Brooklyn

People have been waiting for Max Funland at 3901 – 8th Avenue in Brooklyn to open for a long time. It opens today, December 22nd at 11:00 am and closes at 10:00 pm. 646-423-9863

Max Funland has a ball pit, a foam pit, trampoline, climbing slide, VR games, over 100 arcade games and a 6D theater (see the video below as this family shows what happens.)

They have a deal for today – spend $100 get a $20 game card.

Weekday prices for 1.5 hours – $24.99 * Weekend price $27.99 *

Stay longer: 2.5 hours: Weekday : $27.99 Weekend: $32.99

Bring drinks with you because they do not have food court yet.

They are opening another Max Funland under the L on 20th Avenue and 86th Street.

They have party rooms so this is going to be a nice place for birthday parties!

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Have You Seen the Stockings Hanging In Bay Ridge Bars and Coffee Shops Too?

When I first saw the stockings, there was just a few. I thought they were made for the employees.

When we were out yesterday, the bartender explained that they were Stockings for a Cause. (Info on Stocking for a Cause)

Michael Gaynor was US Specialist in the Army in Iraq fourteen years ago. He was seriously injured and is now a paraplegic.

Tower to Tunnels and Stockings for a Cause are teaming up to make Michael a home that he can get around easily.

The stockings are $25 – you decorate and hang them in the bars or Cafe Caffe coffee shop. This is fun to do with friends while you are getting a drink.

These are the places participating in the area:

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