Tuxedo Cat at Triangle Park – 4th Ave & 94th St.
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February 16, 2026Small Business in Bay Ridge Needs Your Support
At the end of October, Schnitzel Haus Restaurant closed on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge after being in business for 18 years! This Spring, they will be reopening at 114 Bay Ridge Avenue.
Fred and Amber, the owners of Schnitzel Haus, applied for their liquor license. On Thursday, January 19th, Community Board 10 will be discussing their liquor license.
If you know this business and would like to support it, please attend the public meeting or send an email to Community Board 10 at [email protected]
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February 16, 2026Parks Dept. Didn’t Clear Pedestrian Path Because No One Told Them To
More than two weeks after the snowstorm, the pedestrian path along Shore Road leading to the pier was not cleared.
There is no leadership in Bay Ridge, so no one is telling the Parks Department to clear the paths. In November, vote for a representative who uses the parks!
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February 16, 2026New Cookbook From The Owners of Tanoreen
Twenty-eight years ago, Tanoreen Restaurant opened at 7523 – 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge. It’s many Ridgites favorite restaurant because of their flavorful dishes. Their brussel sprouts are amazing – Chef Rawia shared the recipe here:
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016294-rawia-bisharas-brussels-sprouts-with-tahini-sauce
Congratulations to Chef Rawia Bishara and her daughter Jumana Bishara on their new cookbook, Tanoreen with Palestinian home cooking recipes.
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February 16, 2026Get Ready to Be Taxed Coney Island Bid Members and The Homes Near the BID Too
Mayor Mamdani was in Coney Island. He announced that he had one million for improvements to the neighborhood before the 2026 summer season begins. This money is supposed to be for additional greenery, power-washing communal spaces and marketing. Source:
No one is discussing how the businesses and adjacent properties to the BID will have their taxes raised. The large businesses in Coney Island don’t care, but the smaller businesses and home owners will feel it.
This was the steering committee for the BID:
This is the Coney Island BID Steering Committee:
Allen Newman, Safehold (Co-Chair)
Sam Moore, Coney Island YMCA (Co-Chair)
George Dove, Mermaid Avenue Business and Property Owner
Dick Zigun, Coney Island Resident, Business Owner
Steve Cohen, Brooklyn Cyclones
Dennis Vourderis, Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park
James Fitzsimmons, Coney Island USA
Anne Dove, Mermaid Avenue Business and Property Owner
Michael Weiss, Red Apple Group
Maya Hadad-Miller, Brooklyn Beach Shop
Casey Eichner, BFC Partners
Michael Russo owner of Gargiulo’s Restaurant
Craig Piper, New York Aquarium
Eddie Mark, Community Board 13 District Manager
The work for this BID and some upgrades to the Coney Island Boardwalk happened in the Fall. On December 21st Perch announced that the BID was formed. See:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSic3tQEbUY/?hl=en&img_index=5
But then Mayor Eric Adams didn’t sign off on the BID – he cancelled the meeting on 12/30/26.
Yet, in December 2025, Mayor Adams announced one billion in improvements for Coney Island.
The money was for “affordable housing” (see the huge towers below), changing the boardwalk and updating the ice skating rink.
The pictures from yesterday are weird. Was Kayla Santosuosso not able to do the presser herself? Why was Justin Brannan there? He didn’t even bother to shave.
Does the new BID help Thor Equities return and apply for another casino license in the future?
Former State Senator, Diane Savino says that there were only three licenses for casinos and a new constitutional amendment would need to be passed by voters in order for there to be more casino licenses.
Joe Sitt still owns property in Coney Island. Justin Brannan voted to demap Coney Island so Thor Equities had a chance to present the casino (If Brannan had voted No to demapping Coney Island, the rest of NYC Council would have followed and the casino would not have proceeded). And remember this money was spent on Brannan:
** In 2018, Justin Brannan wanted the 3rd Avenue Merchants to form a BID. He put $36,000 towards it. Look:
The Bay Ridge Merchants didn’t want the BID and shared that information with the public. When residents in Bay Ridge realized their home property taxes would increase near the proposed BID location, they were not happy. The community was allowed to vote – I didn’t see that in Coney Island (and it was the same company Perch push the BID).
Sadly, Kayla Santosuosso hasn’t done anything in office, but watch the snow melt. This was her “big moment” to be in the newspaper.
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February 15, 2026Lunar New Year Events Nearby in Brooklyn 2026
Lunar New Year is Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
There are a lot of nice (and free) events in Brooklyn for families to celebrate the year of the horse.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
1) Kids Create: Chinese Zodiac Charms at Sunset Park Library at 5108 – 4th Avenue from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Sunset Park Library by making your own wooden charm of your chinese zodiac animal! Free. Info:
https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/kids-create-chinese-sunset-park-multipurpose-20260217-0200pm
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Lunar New Year Celebration at Atlantic Terminal Mall at 139 Flatbush Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn – Main Level. Free from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
- Traditional Chinese & Lion Dances: Experience the grace, energy, and artistry of classic Chinese dance and a festive lion dance performance.
- Cultural Performances: Enjoy a variety of performances that bring the spirit and traditions of the Lunar New Year to life.
- Calligraphy Workshop: Try your hand at calligraphy brush painting with guidance from cultural experts.
- Festive Atmosphere: Celebrate amid vibrant décor and a joyful community setting.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
1) Lunar New Year Celebration at Industry City in Sunset Park at both 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Free. Lion dance from Building 5 to 2. Free. Info:
2) Lunar New Year Community Celebration at 341 – 39th Street from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Free. No registration -first come – first served
Friday, February 20, 2026
1) Lunar New Year Celebration at the United Cultural Association at 829 63rd Street at 11:00 am or 1:30 pm. FREE. Register here:
https://allevents.in/brooklyn/lunar-new-year-celebration/100001981666453708
Saturday, February 21, 2026
1) Gone to the Dogs Pet Store at 103 7th Avenue — Lunar New Year Celebration in Park Slope from 12:00 – 6:30 pm. Free. Stop by for treats. Info:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/year-of-the-horse-lunar-new-year-celebration-tickets-1981376959824
2) Lunar New Year Celebration at City Point at 445 Albee Square West from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Free. Reserve a spot:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunar-new-year-celebration-tickets-1979897263011
2) Chinese New Year Celebration at Snug Harbor in Staten Island. 12:00 – 3:30 pm. Performances and crafts. $15 a person. Children under 4 are free. Get tickets here:
https://snug-harbor.org/event/chinese-new-year-celebration-7
Sunday, February 22, 2026
1) Lunar New Year Parade on 8th Avenue from 50th Street to 64th Street. 11:00 am – 2:30 pm. Great event – free.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
1) Lunar New Year Game Night for adults at Ulmer Park Library at 2602 Bath Avenue from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Free.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Sunset Park Lunar New Year Celebration from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Free
Sunday, March 1, 2026
1) Red Bowl Restaurant at 8518 – 3rd Avenue is having a lion dance at their restaurant around 2:00 pm. 718-307-282
2) Brooklyn Museum Lunar New Year Celebration. Free with admission! Get ticket: www.brooklynkids.org/lny
3) The Lunar New Year Parade in Manhattan’s Chinatown at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
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February 15, 2026Two Women Punched and One Woman Was Pushed Onto the Tracks in Sunset Park Station
A 51-year-old woman was pushed onto the train tracks at the 53rd Street R train station in Sunset Park a 8:45 am.
Two good people Two other people pulled her back onto the platform.
Photo; NY Post
Benita Frias,, a 43-year-old woman was punched in the face several times, The suspect left the station and punched a 17-year-old teen girl in the face on 4th Avenue and 52nd Street.
Curtis Signal, a 25-year-old man was arrested two blocks away at a men’s shelter. Source:
The police shared this photo him:
Curtis Signal was charged with assault, harassment and reckless endangerment. “The Post reported that Signal is a repeat offender and is on probation until June 2027. Saturday’s incident was not the first assault at a subway station he is alleged to have been involved in.” See prior assaults:
The women were taken to NYU Langone Hospital. The woman pushed to the tracks has three broken ribs and the other woman has a busted lip. Source:
https://nypost.com/2026/02/14/us-news/women-pushed-onto-nyc-subway-tracks-punched-in-face
The story made the cover of The NY Post:
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February 14, 2026Malliotakis Brought 9 Million In Federal Funding to the FDNY in Brooklyn and Staten Island
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was at FDNY Engine 284 on 79th Street in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.
Malliotakis announced that she secured nine million dollars for upgrades to the FDNY in her district in Brooklyn and Staten Island. This is fantastic for this firehouse as they will no longer lose power and be cut off from dispatch communications.
See the news clip:
Happy to announce that I secured $9 million for #FDNY facilities throughout my district after the recent announcement that I secured federal funding for the #NYPD and NYC Department of Correction. pic.twitter.com/CRpPsYIw6Q
— Nicole Malliotakis (@NMalliotakis) February 14, 2026
Malliotakis has been great with funding projects in our community. Last time, she brought funds to Fort Hamilton Army Base. She’s very good at using the money to help the whole community (instead of not-for-profits taking all the money and no one seeing any changes in the community).
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February 14, 2026Updated: Adopted! Maine Coon Kitty For Adoption at Sean Casey
Annie was adopted! She is a three-year-old Maine Coon – the color of her fur makes her so interesting in unique.
Annie lived with 250 other cats in a hoarding situation. She is a sweet and calm cat that enjoys people and affection.
The Maine Coon breed can be prone to certain health conditions, including heart and hip issues, so vet visits annually are needed. Also this type of cat requires consistent brushing to keep the beautiful coat healthy and mat-free.
Visit Annie at Sean Casey Animal Rescue at 153 East 3rd Street in Brooklyn.
Email questions to: [email protected] P 718-436-5163
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February 14, 2026Permits Filed for This Marine Ave. Property
Permits were filed for a 45-foot building at 13 Marine Avenue. See street view: https://shorturl.at/RqmAr
There will be fourteen apartments and 8 parking spots as well. More info on Yimby.com:
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February 14, 2026Chinese New Year Parade on 8th Avenue in Sunset Park – February 22, 2026
On Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 11:00 am – 2:30 pm is the Chinese New Year Parade in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. It takes place on 50th Street to 61st Street on 8th Avenue.
This parade has everything – fantastic lion dances and many other performances
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February 14, 2026R Train Not Running in Bay Ridge This Weekend – Use the Bus
Photo shared by: Monique V.
Ridgites got stuck with the bus this weekend because the R line is being worked on from 36th Street to 95th Street.
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