The 18th Avenue Feast in Brooklyn – August 2026
“When is the 18th Avenue Feast?” is usually the question people ask me as soon as Spring comes around.
Also known as the Festa di Santa Rosalia, this year is the 52nd Anniversary of the Feast of St. Rosalie.
The 18th Avenue Italian feast will be held from Thursday, August 20th to Sunday, August 30th from 68th Street to 75th Street.
People love to go on the first night because they are excited. Angelo Venuto’s family performs at 8:00 pm.
The Feast opens at 6:00 pm and closes at 11:00 pm. On the weekend, it opens at 2:00 pm.
The annual Cannoli Eating Contest is on Monday, August 24th at 6:30 pm outside of Villabate Bakery at 7001 – 18th Avenue (71st Street)
Oh yeah and the feast is different now than when you were younger. It still has the same magic for teens, who are enjoying a Summer night with their friends.
SAUSAGES AND ZEPPOLES
Lucy’s sausages and zeppoles will be there. Lucy or her son will be running the sausage booth. This is what Lucy’s sign looks like:
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August 17, 2026Mosquito Spraying in Bay Ridge – August 19, 2026
Weather permitting, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will conduct ground-based spraying of mosquito adulticide to help prevent West Nile Virus on 8/19/26.
Late at night, a truck goes down each block and sprays. Before the truck goes down the block, there is an announcement to alert people that they will be spraying.
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August 17, 2026Malliotakis Defends Property Owners Who Were Erroneously Placed on Mamdani’s List
Congresswoman Malliotakis said her constituents are primary residents of NYC and do not own five million dollar houses, but were erroneously placed on Mayor Mamdani’s pied a terre list.
City Councilman Frank Morano’s family has a lawsuit against NYC for being placed on this list. ttps://shorturl.at/KcyCY
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August 17, 2026Real Estate Broker Explains the Visitation Sale and Why Bay Ridge Needs to Watch The Future of This Property
Peter Mancini, a Brooklyn real estate broker, recently wrote about the sale of the Visitation property and why Bay Ridge residents should pay close attention to what happens to this property in the future. Read Mancini’s article here
Mancini mentioned that Brooklyn Community Board 10 (CB 10) will be involved in the changes that take place. This is important because CB 10 has not always made decisions that some residents believe are in the best interest of the community. For example, in April 2021, CB 10 voted to approve the use of the property at 88th Street and 5th Avenue for a school. More than four years later, the property is still unusable because it requires a Brownfield Cleanup. Info: here
I found the beginning of Peter Mancini’s article interesting, but I was disappointed that this real estate expert did not discuss the most important issues facing this property: New York City’s City of Yes zoning changes and the additional changes that NYC Council approved and are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027.
A huge housing development on this property could significantly increase the number of people living in the area. That could put additional pressure on local schools, sewers, public transportation, streets, parking and other infrastructure.
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August 16, 2026Malliotakis Was With President Trump in Long Island
President Trump and Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis showed support for Bruce Blakeman for NYS Governor.
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August 16, 2026Brooklyn Roots Restaurant is Moving to 8602 – 3rd Avenue
Chef Thomas Perrone, owner of Brooklyn Roots and The Corner Restaurants announced that Brooklyn Roots needs a large location. He wrote:
This Fall, Brooklyn Roots will move to 8602 – 3rd Avenue and take over The Corner’s location.
The Corner Restaurant’s last day in business will be Sunday, August 22nd.
They shared this message:
Some plates served at The Corner will be add to the Brooklyn Roots 2.0 menu.
Congratulations to Chef Perrone and his staff. Brooklyn Roots is incredible!
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August 16, 2026Dyker Heights Senior Robbed of Necklace
AI Enhanced Photo
A woman in a dark red SUV approached a senior in Dyker Heights and stole her gold necklace.
The thief made the senior believe she was giving her one of her necklaces.
AI Enhanced Photo
The family of the woman shared the pictures and information because they don’t want anyone else to be robbed by this woman.
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August 16, 2026Book Signing with David Biro on August 19th
Congratulations to Bay Ridge dermatologist, David Biro on releasing his new book, The Unstoppables on Tuesday, August 18th.
Biro’s new novel id based in Bay Ridge in the 1970’s. This is from Amazon:
Meet David Biro at The Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 – 3rd Avenue on Wednesday, August 19th at 6:30 pm.
Check out David Biro’s FB because he is visiting a lot of places around Bay Ridge.
https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DavidBiro
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August 14, 2026Camper Life on Shore Road in Bay Ridge AGAIN
Bay Ridge residents who care about the community and keeping it safe have shared photos of the camper parked on Shore Road again.
This area is not zoned for mobile homes, so by now the 68th Precinct police should have stepped in. In NYC, a mobile home can not be parked on a street for more than 24 hours. Info:
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-63770
Senator Andrew Gounardes was a strong supporter of the City of Yes. Under the City of Yes, that mobile home can be parked and lived in someone’s backyard as an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Info:
https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/types-adu.page?
In last January this year, NYC Council introduced legislation to stop people from living in mobile homes in NYC. Our NYC Council Representative, Kayla Santosuosso is not on the bill for this legislation:
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August 14, 2026Congresswoman Malliotakis Traveled to NY With President Trump
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis shared that she traveled with President Trump to NY on Air Force One. You can see she looks very happy! It’s a great picture of her.
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August 13, 2026Vinny’s Pet Store Said Goodbye to Bay Ridge
Vinny’s Pet Store at 451 Bay Ridge Avenue has closed for good. They left the above goodbye message on Facebook.
The owner really loved being a part of the community. He had a community refrigerator at his shop to help people in the area. He always dressed up as Santa to take pictures at Christmas time. And many cats were able to get adopted because of Vinny’s Pet Shop.
Vinny’s Pet Store will be missed by many Ridgites.
Ana, the dog groomer is grooming pets at her home.
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August 13, 2026Bay Ridge Resident Hit By Moped Calls on Kayla Santosuosso To Take Action
A Bay Ridge resident wrote about being hit by a moped and the driver taking off. She tagged Council Representative Kayla Santosuosso:
“Today, I was crossing the street with the right of way when a moped passed a stopped car, crossed over the double yellow lines and hit me. I was thrown into the opposite lane and, thankfully, there wasn’t a car coming from the other direction. The driver then fled the scene, leaving me bruised and shaken.“
Santosuosso responded:
By now Santosuosso should have introduced legislation to put license plates on all motorized bikes and scooters. Santosuosso doesn’t seem to understand that these vehicles speeding and taking off after a collision are a problem in Bay Ridge.
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