Bay Ridge Pizza Wars – May 3, 2026
Bay Ridge has a lot of good pizzerias. But who makes the best Sicilian slice?
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, Pizza Wars starts at The Brooklyn Firefly at 7003 – 3rd Avenue.
These are the twelve pizzerias participating in Pizza Wars:
Grab your besties and get tickets (and a free hat for the first 140 people) here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-pizza-wars
If you can’t attend, but what to support the 3rd Avenue Merchants event, get a raffle ticket. You can win a pie from twelve pizzerias!
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April 26, 2026Good Luck Chef Thomas Perone! Mangi Mangi Cooking Competition in Italy
Good luck to Chef Thomas Perone! Perone, the owner of Brooklyn Roots and The Corner Restaurant in Bay Ridge is competing in The Mangi Mangi Cooking Competition in Naples, Italy.
Chef Perrone brought the important things from Brooklyn to Italy to win – Damien, tomatoes, salt and his knife covered with the “Spread Love It’s the Brooklyn Way” slogan.
Bring home the win!
The video may be on their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/mangi_mangi_show
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April 26, 2026Kathy Hochul’s Opponent, Bruce Blakeman is Rallying in Gravesend, Brooklyn
Bruce Blakeman is having a rally outside the homeless shelter location at 2501 – 86th Street at 2:30 pm today. Blakeman is running against Governor Hochul. His website: https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com
Governor Hochul has never visited Gravesend – even with people protesting because they are afraid of a homeless shelter for 150 men being added to their community.
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April 25, 2026Xaverian High School Will Break Grounds For Their New Wing
Xaverian High School is expanding and adding an exploration and innovation center. They are breaking ground this Spring and expect the new wing to be ready in 2027.
This new twenty-six million dollar wing will be for new classrooms, a science lab, a fabrication lab and a rooftop terrace. The chapel will also be moved into the new wing. Sixth graders to twelfth graders will use the new wing.
More info: https://www.xaverian.org/giving/look-to-the-stars-capital-campaign/exploration-and-innovation-center
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April 25, 2026The Overdevelopment on 8th Ave in Sunset Park
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April 25, 2026BMW Carjacking at Gunpoint in Bay Ridge
A grey BMW was stolen at gunpoint at the intersection of Bay Ridge Parkway and 6th Avenue at 4:30 am this morning.
Three men wearing masks were involved in the robbery.
Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny shared that the driver was not hurt:
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April 25, 2026Another Vehicle Without Wheels in Bay Ridge
This vehicle without wheels is near Fort Hamilton High School and 83rd Street.
This week, three other vehicles in Bay Ridge had their wheels stolen:
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April 25, 2026Bay Ridge Bird Lovers – Owls Head Park Sighting
Bay Ridge bird lovers have noted that the Summer Tanager is in Owls Head Park. This bird is rare for the park and Bay Ridge.
You can see the bird in the trees between the bathroom and the nearby entrance. Make a contest for your children – who can find the Summer Tanager first!
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April 25, 2026Bay Ridge Fish Bay – 10% Teacher Discount
Bay RIdge Fish Bar at 7608 – 3rd Avenue shared that they have a 10% discount for teachers!
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April 24, 2026Detroit-Style Pizzeria Opened in Bay Ridge – Sabra Pizza & Restaurant
Sabra Pizza & Restaurant opened at 271 Bay Ridge Avenue. They sell Detroit-style pizza.
The place is owned by two brothers who are having a soft opening right now and their hours are 5:00 – 10:00 pm each day.
This location was where Tortas Morelos used to be.
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April 24, 2026Giuseppe Says Romeo Meats on 15th Avenue Has $4.99 LB. Chicken Cutlets
Guiseppe from Brooklyn Bitess says he gets his chicken cutlets from Romeo Meats – $4.99 a pound.
Romeo Meats is at 7801 – 15th Avenue.
@brooklynbitess You can’t beat the price when it comes to thinly sliced chicken cutlets from @romeomeatcorp ? original sound – Sabrina & Giuseppe
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April 24, 2026Terrible Accident on 65th Street and 7th Avenue
A lot of emergency vehicles were at 65th Street and 7th Avenue right before 3:00 pm today.
A man on a motorcycle was hit.
Prayers for his recovery.
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