Happy Pentecost Sunday!
The Holy Spirit is so underrated.
If you made confirmation, you received the Holy Spirit.
It’s a really powerful gift. While the church administers the sacrament, I don’t think they do a good job explaining the Holy Spirit’s power to transform a person from within and how it helps someone live with greater faith, courage and purpose.
In the Bible, Jesus’ disciples went from hiding in fear to boldly preaching after Pentecost. (Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.)
And the Bible explains the power of the Holy Spirit. In John Chapters 14-16, Jesus speaks to the disciples about The Holy Spirit’s importance in our life.
While I am not an expert on the Holy Spirit, I have called on the Holy Spirit in some dire situations (even when I was away from God and the church) and I received incredible help.
After I received help, I started studying the Holy Spirit in the Bible because although I knew I had the Holy Spirit, I didn’t know what else the Holy Spirit could help me do.
People have asked me, “How can I ask the Holy Spirit for help?” The Holy Spirit is not an it, the Holy Spirit is with you. Just say what you are having trouble with and tell the Holy Spirit you need help.…it’s okay if you haven’t ever spoken to the Holy Spirit or it’s been decades since you last spoke.
Happy Pentecost Sunday, Bay Ridge! It’s a great day to celebrate God’s gift.
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May 24, 2026Sirico’s Catering Hall is Closed – Last Night 5/23 Was Their Last Party
Photo: Brooklyn Bitess
Update: Guippse and Sabrina from Brooklyn Bites was at Sirico’s last night for an engagement party.
They shared the picture above and wrote that at the end of the party, it was announced that was the last party that would be hosted at Sirico’s. See here: https://shorturl.at/WrwJ1
Congratulations and Happy Retirement to the owners! Sirico’s will part of the good memories of many Brooklynites!
Sirico’s Catering Hall at 8023-13th Avenue is currently open and someone just posted a video of people dancing at the hall. See here:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/838535522653567
In December 2025, Sirico’s celebrated one hundred years in business! Info: https://shorturl.at/X7Ycs Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis honored them with this:
The well-loved reception site is being discussed on social media because parties that were booked are being cancelled in June.
One school that was having a prom there on June 11th was cancelled. Now the students will be partying at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island. A couple having a wedding soon said their reception was cancelled.
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May 24, 2026Why Aren’t Joey Saban’s Supporters Saying He Is a Democrat?
Joey Saban is the chief of staff to NY State Senator Sam Sutton, as well as a Democrat District Leader. Why are his supporters now telling people he is a Democrat? See video:
Saban is running for the NYS Assembly seat that Michael Novakhov holds. His campaign staff is collecting signatures for a 3rd Party Line, but they are not being honest and saying Saban is a Democrat.
Novakhov is a popular Republican in Brooklyn.
In 2024, Michael Novakhov beat Joey Saban. Politics makes people do strange things. Saban should issue an apology and train his staff.
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May 24, 2026Bagel Villa Has Bagels To Celebrate The Knicks
Bagel Villa at 7221 – 5th Avenue sells bagels in the Knicks colors.
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May 23, 2026Izabela is Missing From Gravesend, Brooklyn
The Citizen App is showing that a 15-year-old teen named Izabela is missing from Gravesend, Brooklyn.
I can’t find the alert anywhere else. The picture of the teen is from Crimestoppers, but I don’t see it there either.
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May 23, 2026The Love of Pizza Reviewed Cebu Bar & Bistro
Cebu Bar & Bistro is at 8801 – 3rd Avenue. Besides pizza, he ordered several other delicious-looking dishes.
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May 23, 2026Beets and Carrots – Farm to Table Restaurant
Beautiful Bay Ridge shared the picture from Beets and Carrot Restaurant at 9905 – 5th Avenue.
Did you know they have a brunch menu?
See more photos and their other menus here: https://beetsandcarrots.com
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May 23, 2026Local Baker Is Giving Away One Cake Each Month
Yesterday, a local baker named Cecilia gave away a cake she made. She posted it on the Facebook group, Bay Ridge Buy Nothing and she was glad so many people were excited about the cake.
Every month, Cecilia is going to give away one birthday cake to someone in Bay Ridge! This is one of the cute cakes she designed:
To enter the contest, send a message on Instagram to:
https://www.instagram.com/margotsmoonbakes
Include the first name of the person with the birthday, their birth month, and most importantly: why they deserve a cake.
Cecilia will pick the story that moves her the most and announce the winner on June 1st. See all the rules below:
This baker also makes dog-friendly desserts.
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May 22, 2026The 79th Street Holiday House in Bay Ridge is Decorated in Red, White and Blue!
Stop by 635 – 79th to see the Bay Ridge Holiday! It’s decorated in red, white and blue and looks stunning at night as well:
Thank you Roy and Renee for the beautiful display! I love their decorations!
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May 22, 2026Gianna Keefer Is Missing From Staten Island
Gianna Keefer is a 15-year-old, who is missing since yesterday, May 21st at 12:00 pm.
Gianna was seen on the ferry today wearing a sweatshirt and pajamas pants.
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May 21, 2026Please Write Against the 3rd Avenue Truck Route
Every month it seems like someone new has another bad plan to run in Bay Ridge.
NYC wanted to expand the truck route from Sunset Park to Bay Ridge on 3rd Avenue. This expansion would allow not only allow deliveries, but also full-sized tractor trailers traveling on 3rd and on 86th Street.
The 3rd Avenue Merchants are against this expansion and Community Board 10 voted to oppose this project.
Submit a comment to oppose this truck route here: https://shorturl.at/km4bn
Comments close on June 8th (before the meeting on June 9th).
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May 20, 2026Trees Down on Shore Road and 96th Street
Ron R. shared photos and videos of trees that had fallen on 96th Street and Shore Road during the storm tonight. See here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1821884731398700/posts/4298837990370016
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