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Last week, Senator Andrew Gounardes asked Bay Ridge residents to clean outside his office. (See here) I thought Gounardes had people meeting outside of his office to carry tools to the location they were cleaning. But they took photos outside of the office cleaning. (See photo). There are some real dirty streets in Bay Ridge, […]
Monday, May 23rd, 2022CB 10 Meeting About Senior Issues on May 24th
Community Board 10 is having a meeting on Senior issues – housing, health and welfare. If you want to speak at the meeting email: [email protected] I couldn’t get their registration link to work: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IVMNtyahQ4aA8KicbTpQMg If you just want to listen to the meeting, you can find it on their Youtube here . .
Monday, May 23rd, 2022Joe Pignatano, Former Baseball Great & Ridgite Died at 92
Joe Pignatano, former Dodgers catcher and the last living coach from the 1969 Mets team died this morning in Florida. Pignatano lived in Bay Ridge with his family for many years before moving to Florida. He said, “When I walk through the streets of Bay Ridge, half the people don’t even know who I am. […]
Monday, May 23rd, 2022Afternoon Fire on 7th Avenue & 89th Street
Around 1:15 pm, there was a fire on 7th Avenue and 89th Street. The fire started in the basement and went to the first floor. (See video) One person had minor injuries from the fire. Firefighters from Ladder 10 responded to put out the fire. .
Monday, May 23rd, 2022Learn to Make Your Own Medicine Tinctures at Owls Head Yoga on May 27th
On Friday, May 27th, Owl’s Head Yoga at 278 73rd Street in Bay Ridge will have a workshop on how to make your own medicines like tinctures, infusions, oils and salves. The workshop is from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Register here You will leave this workshop with a wealth of knowledge and a detailed […]
Saturday, May 21st, 2022Dandy Lion Closed on 89th Street & Moved In With Mr. Chips on 3rd & 75th Street
Ridgites who love The Dandy Lion Cafe will be glad to know that their breakfast spot closed on 3rd Avenue and 89th Street and is moving in with Mr. Chips Cafe on 3rd Avenue and 75th Street. Mr. Chips told me that both businesses will be operating there. We love the collaboration of two businesses […]
Friday, May 20th, 2022Grandma’s Love is Collecting Baby Formula
Theresa and her angels at Grandma’s Love are collecting baby formula. Grandma’s Love is an organization which helps families in need in our area. If you have any formula that you don’t need, please e-mail or call the number above. . . PS 204’s PTA at 8101 – 15th Avenue is having their Spring Fling […]
Thursday, May 19th, 2022Matilda The Musical in Bay Ridge This Weekend
Growing up, my Mom took me to see shows at local high schools and colleges. I loved seeing the older students perform. My Mom was able to afford tickets for the whole family and I have good memories of so many shows! This weekend Matilda will be performed at Fontbonne High School. Get your tickets […]
Wednesday, May 18th, 2022R Train to Bay Ridge Bus Transfer
Wednesday, May 18th, 2022Captain Tolson Said Let the Protesters Pass – Don’t Yell Out From the Bar At Them
The Palestinian Protest this past weekend did not have a permit, BUT Captain Tolson said they didn’t need one. I always thought that protests needed a permit if they were marching in the street and using amplification, but the rules must have changed. Many of the Palestinians didn’t seem to be aware that the neighborhood […]
Wednesday, May 18th, 202268th Precinct Shared This & Tonight’s Meeting
The Assistant District Attorney’s staff is speaking at the 68th Precinct tonight. You can watch by clicking on the video below. Captain Tolson gave an Officer of the Month to Officer Aziz, the fearless police officer, who ran out of the precinct when he heard gun shots at 7Eleven on April 4th. He held the […]
Tuesday, May 17th, 2022Bay Ridge, Will You Hang A Rainbow Flag?
Last Summer, a group called GayRidge made an Instagram account. (See here) Something they wrote stayed with me all year. The GayRidge social media account explained that they counted all of the rainbow flags displayed at businesses on 3rd Avenue during Pride Month last June. Out of the 431 storefronts on 3rd Avenue from 68th […]
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