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« Previous Entries Next Entries » Wednesday, July 21st, 2021Brian Fox Protesters Outside Justin Brannan’s Office Because the Councilman Broke the Law 16 Times
Brian Fox and residents spoke out against Councilman Justin Brannan today. I don’t see a link to the video from this presser yet, but Fox called for Brannan to act and show that he is serious. See here Councilman Brannan broke the law and sped through school zones 16 times and was ticketed. Then he […]
Wednesday, July 21st, 2021Open Mic Thursday Night at Kitty Kiernans
You lived through a pandemic. Go live – while you can! Maybe you always wanted to perform and kept putting it off – now is your time. Kitty Kiernan’s has Open Mic Night every Thursday night this Summer. It starts at 9:00 pm. Always free, no minimum to sign up and play. Kitty Kiernan’s is […]
Tuesday, July 20th, 2021Andrew Gounardes Accepted A Lot of PAC Money This Year – #PayToPlay Politics
YIKES! Senator Andrew Gounardes accepted a lot of PAC money this year. While it is not an election year for him, PAC money shouldn’t be accepted by senators who represent a community because those PACS want something. What does the dental PAC want from Senator Gounardes? They donated $5,000. Andrew pushed two bills for this […]
Tuesday, July 20th, 2021Texas Chicken & Burgers is Coming to 5th Avenue
December 2022 – This place opened Christmas week. They gave out free chicken dinners to Ridgites. The 5th Avenue Bay Ridge BID shared Texas Chicken and Burgers sign on the corner of 5th Avenue and 77th Street in Bay Ridge. The fruit store (see here) went out of business as there are a lot of […]
Tuesday, July 20th, 2021Bay Ridge Wines Has Fisher’s Island Lemonade
Bay Ridge Wines on 3rd Avenue and 96thStreet has Fisher’s Island Lemonade.
Tuesday, July 20th, 2021Dinner and Show at Greenhouse Cafe 7/24
On Saturday, July 24th, Pushing 60’s Band will be performing at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 3rd Avenue from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Tickets cost $64.99 and include dinner and unlimited beer, wine or soda. 718-833-8200. .
Saturday, July 17th, 2021Welcome United Chrysler Jeep Dealership
Unitedcdjr Car Dealership moved into 8825 -5th Avenue in Bay Ridge. The whole name is: United Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Car Dealership in Brooklyn. The old dealership had the same types of cars. But everything looks fresh and new now! A school has been planned for across the street from this dealership. Congratulations to the […]
Thursday, July 15th, 2021For Lease Sign on Beyond Dance on 3rd Avenue
I was sad to see the blaring “FOR LEASE” sign on Beyond Dance at 8717 – 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge. This business has been here a long time. This wouldn’t have happened if the pandemic didn’t happen. The Beyond Dance Company is still teaching kids to dance and be stars – see photos here. […]
Thursday, July 15th, 2021The Best Istanbul in Bay Ridge Closed
The Best Istanbul at 8602 – 3rd Avenue has been closed for a bit. I wasn’t sure if it went out of business until now because the sign was been removed. The Best Istanbul opened during the pandemic and was only open for a short time. There are a lot of similar type places in […]
Wednesday, July 14th, 2021Chris Hoban Run – September 19, 2021
The 33rd Annual Chris Hoban Run will take place on September 19, 2021. It is always the most beautiful Sunday in September (or the whole year) in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Chris Hoban was a police officer who died on October 18. 1988. He is still honored today because he was a heroic police officer who […]
Sunday, July 11th, 2021News 12 Highlights The Brooklyn Firefly
Michael McLeer, owner of The Brooklyn Firefly Restaurant and his son the chef were featured on a Channel 12 News. McLeer talked about how the business just survived through the pandemic. McCleer hoped to offer a unique experience of food, music and art. That the Brooklyn Firefly does! The Brooklyn Firefly Restaurant is at 7003 […]
Saturday, July 10th, 2021