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« Previous Entries Next Entries » Wednesday, June 1st, 2022Pride Celebration at Owls Head Park – June 5th
It’s June! Happy Pride Month, Bay Ridge! GayRidge will be celebrating Pride on Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. They are meeting at Owl’s Head Park, “Pride Hill” on 68th Street & Shore Road. You can take the R train to Bay Ridge Avenue and then walk down towards the water. […]
Tuesday, May 31st, 2022BRCDC’s Summer Camp•ish for Ages 7-12
BRCDC’s Summer Camp•ish is BACK! In-person Registration: Tuesday, June 14th & June 21st • 4pm-6pm • 6806 5th Ave., 2nd FL Brooklyn, NY 11220 Online Registration: https://brcdc.org/campish .
Tuesday, May 31st, 2022RIP George Politis, Bay Ridge’s Cat Protector
I was sad to hear the news that George Politis, co-founder of Itty Bitty Cat Rescue in Bay Ridge died this morning. George’s memorial will be held on June 9th from 10 am – 1pm at Clavin Funeral Home. George trapped cats for TNR in South Brooklyn for many years. TNR stands for trap, neuter […]
Tuesday, May 31st, 2022Electrical Fire at 7314 3rd Avenue – 3rd Floor
There was an electrical fire on the third floor of 7314 3rd Avenue around 1:45 pm. The fire department put out the fire by 2:15 pm and no one was hurt. (See videos) This is not at Catrina’s – it’s next door – the top floor apartment over the 99 Cents store. .
Monday, May 30th, 2022New Owners of the Outpatient Treatment Center on 77th Street in Bay Ridge
Donna Mae DePola, who owns The Resource Counseling Center of Bay Ridge at 408 – 77th Street was at the Community Board 10 virtual meeting this week. She talked about another company taking over the counseling business. This is an out patient treatment and counseling office, so this may be a concern to people living […]
Monday, May 30th, 2022Person Hit on 86th Street and 5th Avenue
A person was hit by a vehicle on 86th Street and 5th Avenue around 2:00 pm today. The person may have been riding a scooter as there is a scooter on the ground in the video. Photo from Citizen App “The pedestrian has sustained minor injuries to the right side of the body.” Glad she […]
Saturday, May 28th, 2022Malliotakis Wrote About Water Bill Increases
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis shared that this year, people wll have the largest water rate increase in eight years. Read Malliotakis’ testimony here. She wrote that there are $750 million dollars in unpaid water bills. .
Friday, May 27th, 2022Couple on Motorcycle Were Hit by Vehicle on Senator & 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge
Picture from Video Around 8:30 pm tonight, a man and a woman were on a motorcycle and struck by a vehicle on 5th Avenue and Senator Street in Bay Ridge. (See video here) This accident happened near the Leif Bar. Thankfully, both are alive. They have injuries, but they are not life-threatening. (See video here) […]
Friday, May 27th, 2022Whose Winning in Bay Ridge? Those With Loud Mufflers….Justin Brannan is Making Cartoons
Cartoon by Justin Brannan If you were in Bay Ridge last weekend, you know whose owning the streets of this neighborhood. We should be able to see our community getting rich if all of these tickets are being given. There was no one stopping them last weekend. .
Friday, May 27th, 2022Big Fish Caught on Shore Road in Bay Ridge
Today, a man caught a nice fish while on Shore Road. A Youtuber named, Friendly Observer shared this video of the man reeling in the fish. <center> .
Thursday, May 26th, 2022Power Outage Hurt South Brooklyn Foundry
There was a power outage last week at South Brooklyn Foundry at 6909 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge. We didn’t hear about it, but we saw the wiring outside. Con Edison ran temporary lines outside their place. (See news video below) Hopefully, Con Ed will reimburse them for the replacement food they needed to purchase. […]
Thursday, May 26th, 2022CMA CGM Cargo Ship Exiting NY Harbor
Financial Newsweek shared this beautiful picture. (See more)
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