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Why are people standing on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge holding hands on Sunday, January 5th? What are people in Bay Ridge protesting on Third Avenue on 1/5/20? Update: See Pictures of the Event Here This week, the poster below was found in Bay Ridge. In our community, the Nazi support has only been […]
Friday, January 3rd, 2020Aleli Mexican Restaurant Opened on 3rd Avenue
In October, Aleli Mexican Restaurant hung a sign in the window announcing that it would be opening at 7804 – 3rd Avenue. Now they are open! Their menu – click here to see it larger. People I know who went here LOVED IT. People who love Mexican food will love […]
Friday, January 3rd, 2020Nude Suspect Caught by the Police
Sometimes the Citizen App is good. Apparently, there was a nude guy running around but no one has any pictures or video. The 68th Precinct police officers pursued a male suspect that removed his boots and sweatshirt, as he tried to outrun the NYPD and get away……but he was caught. […]
Friday, January 3rd, 2020Adopt a Pet in Bay Ridge on Saturday
Thursday, January 2nd, 2020
South Brooklyn Islamic Center – New Mosque
South Brooklyn Islamic Center (SBIC) opened at 7610 – 3rd Avenue (next to Omonia). Google it and you will see the picture above. RealtyNerd’s red storefront disappeared. On the window, it says “Thank You Bay Ridge, we have gone virtual.” Now there is a painted white storefront, some […]
Thursday, January 2nd, 2020Credit Cards Not Working on Parking Meters
NYC Parking Meters are not accepting credit cards. There is a software issue involving the year turning to 2020, so the machines need to be upgraded. See story here The meter still accepts coins or you can use the app.
Thursday, January 2nd, 2020Neo-Nazi Poster Hung in Bay Ridge
See Update Here This is the year of people doing what they want with no regard for anyone else. How does someone hang that here and think it is okay? These flyers are were hung by a supporter of the “The Patriot Front” neo-nazi group. See here Most people […]
Thursday, December 26th, 2019Recycle Your Xmas Tree in Bay Ridge
Bare Christmas trees can be left outside for the sanitation to pick up. (Bare meaning: no lights or decorations) Or you can participate in NYC Mulchfest by bringing your tree to Owl’s Head Park on Saturday, January 4th and Saturday, Jan. 11th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – see here If you […]
Thursday, December 26th, 20193rd Avenue Festival in Bay Ridge 2020
The Third Avenue Festival was cancelled due to covid-10. The Narrows Harvest Festival has been cancelled due to COVID-19. The Ragamuffin Day Parade was cancelled Halloween is on. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is on – but no viewers can be present due to COVID-19.
Monday, December 16th, 2019Rimas Star Fashions Opened on 5th Avenue
Rimas Star opened at 6752 5th Avenue. A corner deli/grocery used to be here – it closed quietly. It sells clothing and a lot of special occasion dresses for weddings (both the bride, bridesmaids and guests) or proms. Beautiful fabrics and beading work! Congratulations to the new owners on their […]
Sunday, December 15th, 2019Ramy is Filming at Tanoreen on 12/16
On Monday December 16 2019, Ramy is filming at Tanoreen at 7523 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge. They are filming an Egyptian wedding. Ramy is a comedy show on Hulu. It’s about an Egyptian-American man practicing Islam in NJ. Reviews criticize the role of Muslim women in the show (see here) […]
Sunday, December 15th, 2019Shoutout to Super Roofer and Skinflints
Today, our neighbor Bill Boshell, owner of Super Roofer and Skinflints are bringing an amazing Santa experience to Bay Ridge. Last year, I was on the Avenue when Santa pulled up in a sleigh outside of Skinflints. I was in awe for five minutes and then called everyone in my phone to come […]
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