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April 20, 2026
Why Didn’t the 5th Avenue BID Discuss Removal of Garbage Bins at the March CB 10 Meeting?
The 5th Avenue BID removed the garbage cans from the street corners.
Sixteen Citibins were placed on 5th Avenue from 67th Street to 85th Street (pictured above).
Why? The BID wrote in their newsletter that the NYC Department of Sanitation directed all BIDs to take steps toward containerization.
The new containers were placed at 6701, 6729, 6739, 6801, 6901, 7101, 7134, 7321, 7428, 7601, 7801, 7901, 8125, 8226, 8325, and 8425 5th Avenue. Some blocks went from having garbage cans on on each corner to just one Citibin for the whole block (some blocks have none!)
The problem is that the BID and local politicians didn’t communicate this with the community. Why? Because they do not care!
People have been sharing that the cans were removed and there is no where to put trash.
Before the garbage cans were removed from the corners, they should have taped the top of the cans and put a sign alerting people to use the new Citibins. Most people think these containers are private garbage bins for the businesses on 5th Avenue.
The BID put a video on Instagram and thought that was good. See:

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A post shared by Bay Ridge 5th Avenue BID (@fifthavenuebk)

Now garbage is being left on some street corners where the garbage cans used to be. Even worse: some property owners are being fined because garbage was left next to their garbage cans on the street.
Next week, the Bay Ridge BID will finally share the information at the CB10 Environmental Committee on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00 pm at the District Office 8119- 5th Avenue or via Zoom at https://bit.ly/ENV042322026
Why wasn’t this information shared at the March meeting? The Director of the Bay Ridge BID is on Community Board 10.
Bay Ridge’s NYC Council representative, Kayla Santosuosso sent out a newsletter with very little information. Why didn’t she mention this change to 5th Avenue so property owners didn’t get ticketed?
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April 20, 2026
Missing Teen From Brooklyn
The 60th Precinct share that this student has been missing since April 1st.
She was last seen at a home in Gravesend.
She is 5’4″ and 110 lbs.
She was wearing a yellow jacket, green pants and black shoes.
If you have any information call: 718-946-3352.
Prayers for her safe return.
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April 20, 2026
New Optical Shop Opening on 13th Avenue
Galleria Optical is opening at 7705 – 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights. They are having grand opening specials on Saturday, April 25th.
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April 20, 2026
Acting Classes For Adult in Bay Ridge
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April 19, 2026
Kiso’s Pet Food Pantry for Seniors 4/25/26
Kiso’s Pet Food Pantry for Seniors is happening on Saturday, April 25th from 1:00 – 2:30 pm at Good Shepherd Church at 7420 – 4th Avenue.
Call 917-727-5584 to register what food you need for your pet.
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April 19, 2026
95th Street Train Station in Bay Ridge – Was a Woman Sexually Assaulted This Afternoon?
The Citizen App is showing a message about the police being called to the 95th Street Train station because a woman was sexually assaulted in the car of the R train this afternoon.
I don’t have any further information yet. Ladies, stay alert at the train station.
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April 19, 2026
What’s Filming in Bay Ridge on 4/20/26?
On Monday, April 20th, they will be filming at the laundromat at 8409 – 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge.
A commercial called: “Homes01” is filming between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm.
There are parking restrictions for 3rd Avenue between 81st and 86th Street.
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April 19, 2026
APizza Opened in Bay Ridge – 4th Avenue
Photo: Tom Hilton
Apizza opened at 9524 – 4th Avenue, across the street from St. Patrick’s. The sign and awning look beautiful!
Ridgites are already loving the new pizzeria – the sauce and the crunch!
If you have been to John’s Deli or Dyker Pizza, you have met the owner. He made a welcome video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXR8OxqkSMB
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April 19, 2026
Grace – Found Black Cat in Dyker Heights
Grace was found on 67th Street and 12th Avenue in Dyker Heights. Her chip shows her name, Grace, but there is no phone number or address.
A nice person is holding onto your mini panther. Call: 973-536-4031
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April 19, 2026
Iguazu Bar & Bistro Soft Opening in Bay Ridge
Iguazu Bar & Bistro has a soft opening at 9225 – 4th Avenue in Bay Ridge.
This new Brazillian restaurant looks beautiful. For their soft opening this week, there is limited seating as they get setup. For reservations, call 347-492-0797.
The owners also own Sarava: The Modern Bistro at 6819 – 3rd Avenue – the food and service there is fantastic!
Congratulations Rafaela and Leonardo!
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April 18, 2026
More Mailbox Phishing in Brooklyn
Three arrests were made in the 72 Precinct in Brooklyn this week because thieves were mailbox phishing.
Three males from the Bronx were arrested at 4:10 am for “mailbox phishing” from two mailboxes on Prospect Park West between Windsor Place and 16th Street.
A combined total of $34,000 worth of checks were recovered.
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April 18, 2026
Can I Borrow Your Phone To See How Far My House is From Here SCAM
A guy is walking around in Brooklyn asking people if he can borrow their phone so he can see how far away he lives. When kind people lend him the phone, he runs off with it.
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The 5th Avenue BID removed the garbage cans from the street corners.

Sixteen Citibins were placed on 5th Avenue from 67th Street to 85th Street (pictured above).

Why? The BID wrote in their newsletter that the NYC Department of Sanitation directed all BIDs to take steps toward containerization.

The new containers were placed at 6701, 6729, 6739, 6801, 6901, 7101, 7134, 7321, 7428, 7601, 7801, 7901, 8125, 8226, 8325, and 8425 5th Avenue. Some blocks went from having garbage cans on on each corner to just one Citibin for the whole block (some blocks have none!)

The problem is that the BID and local politicians didn’t communicate this with the community. Why? Because they do not care!

People have been sharing that the cans were removed and there is no where to put trash.

Before the garbage cans were removed from the corners, they should have taped the top of the cans and put a sign alerting people to use the new Citibins. Most people think these containers are private garbage bins for the businesses on 5th Avenue.

The BID put a video on Instagram and thought that was good. See:

Now garbage is being left on some street corners where the garbage cans used to be. Even worse: some property owners are being fined because garbage was left next to their garbage cans on the street.

Next week, the Bay Ridge BID will finally share the information at the CB10 Environmental Committee on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00 pm at the District Office 8119- 5th Avenue or via Zoom at https://bit.ly/ENV042322026

Why wasn’t this information shared at the March meeting? The Director of the Bay Ridge BID is on Community Board 10.

Bay Ridge’s NYC Council representative, Kayla Santosuosso sent out a newsletter with very little information. Why didn’t she mention this change to 5th Avenue so property owners didn’t get ticketed?

The 60th Precinct share that this student has been missing since April 1st.

She was last seen at a home in Gravesend.

She is 5’4″ and 110 lbs.

She was wearing a yellow jacket, green pants and black shoes.

If you have any information call: 718-946-3352.

Prayers for her safe return.

Galleria Optical is opening at 7705 – 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights. They are having grand opening specials on Saturday, April 25th.

Kiso’s Pet Food Pantry for Seniors is happening on Saturday, April 25th from 1:00 – 2:30 pm at Good Shepherd Church at 7420 – 4th Avenue.

Call 917-727-5584 to register what food you need for your pet.

The Citizen App is showing a message about the police being called to the 95th Street Train station because a woman was sexually assaulted in the car of the R train this afternoon.

I don’t have any further information yet. Ladies, stay alert at the train station.

On Monday, April 20th, they will be filming at the laundromat at 8409 – 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge.

A commercial called: “Homes01” is filming between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm.

There are parking restrictions for 3rd Avenue between 81st and 86th Street.

Apizza opened at 9524 – 4th Avenue, across the street from St. Patrick’s. The sign and awning look beautiful!

Ridgites are already loving the new pizzeria – the sauce and the crunch!

If you have been to John’s Deli or Dyker Pizza, you have met the owner. He made a welcome video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXR8OxqkSMB

Grace was found on 67th Street and 12th Avenue in Dyker Heights. Her chip shows her name, Grace, but there is no phone number or address.

A nice person is holding onto your mini panther. Call: 973-536-4031

Iguazu Bar & Bistro has a soft opening at 9225 – 4th Avenue in Bay Ridge.

This new Brazillian restaurant looks beautiful. For their soft opening this week, there is limited seating as they get setup. For reservations, call 347-492-0797.

The owners also own Sarava: The Modern Bistro at 6819 – 3rd Avenue – the food and service there is fantastic!

Congratulations Rafaela and Leonardo!

Three arrests were made in the 72 Precinct in Brooklyn this week because thieves were mailbox phishing.

Three males from the Bronx were arrested at 4:10 am for “mailbox phishing” from two mailboxes on Prospect Park West between Windsor Place and 16th Street.

A combined total of $34,000 worth of checks were recovered.

A guy is walking around in Brooklyn asking people if he can borrow their phone so he can see how far away he lives. When kind people lend him the phone, he runs off with it.