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When I was a kid, I never could understand why people like seltzer. Now I drink it all the time and find it funny when people notice it. I used to get deliveries from Ronny the Seltzer Man, but Ronny Beberman stopped delivering in 2006 due to an accident. A friend gave me a […]
Saturday, November 16th, 2024Vineland Playground on Shore Road Opened
View this post on Instagram A post shared by PlaygroundMamaNYC (@playgroundmamanyc) Vineland Playground on Shore Road and 94th Street finally opened. This park’s opening kept being delayed, but the children will be glad that it is finally open and everything is new.
Saturday, November 16th, 2024Tashia Holmes – Missing from NJ – In Brooklyn?
Update: Tashia Holmes was found by a NYC detective. Tashia Holmes is a mother from New Jersey, She has been missing since July 1, 2024. She was discharged from NY Presbyterian Hospital on 68th in Manhattan and sent to a shelter in Brooklyn, without her family being alerted. She is not dangerous. (Story here) Some […]
Thursday, November 14th, 2024Ovington Pottery – Buy Pottery in Bay Ridge or Take Classes and Make Your Own
It’s so exciting to see someone starting a new business in Bay Ridge! Katie Coughlin has started Ovington Pottery on Ovington Avenue between 3rd Avenue and Ridge Blvd. She will be selling her pottery on Saturday, November 30th and Sunday, December 1st on Ovington Avenue between 3rd Avenue and Ridge Blvd. (See her amazing pottery) […]
Thursday, November 14th, 2024Andrew Gounardes and Hochul Push Congestion Pricing – People Calling for Trump to Stop It
Andrew Gounardes doesn’t share that he drives his car to work instead of taking the train. Elevators were installed in Bay Ridge before Andrew Gounardes became a senator. No one was pushing cvongestion princing back then! Senator Andrew Gounardes should state which lobbyists are pushing him to push this tax on NY’ers. Everyone has to […]
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024Love Serving Autism -Free Tennis Classes (Volunteers Needed)
Dawn Fox, who teaches tennis to children and adults, now has a Love Serving Autism Class that starts in February. Volunteers are needed. See here:
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024A Lot of Traffic in Bay Ridge Today Caused By…
There is a crazy amount of traffic in Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights today because the upper leveel of the Verrazano Bridge had to close because an overturned truck was heading towards Staten Island. (See video)
Monday, November 11th, 2024Christmas Toy Collection in Bay Ridge 2024
Many of the toy collections are done early, so they can make sure they have enough toys for the families and they have time to wrap them. 1) Olives and Pita is collecting Toys for Tots – Bring a toy and get 15% off. 2) The Explorers at the 68th Precinct are collecting toys until […]
Monday, November 11th, 2024Fall in Bay Ridge
This video taken of Bay Ridge has some great shots of the beautiful trees!
Sunday, November 10th, 2024Bay Ridge Vets – Happy Veteran’s Day Specials!
Some local businesses are honoring veterans with specials: 1) Romeo Meats at 7801 15th Avenue is giving veterans a free NY Strip Steak all day Monday, November 11th! 2) Starbucks – Veterans, service members and military spouses get a free tall 12-ounce brewed coffee (hot or iced) on Monday at participating Starbucks stores in the […]
Sunday, November 10th, 2024Bay Ridge December 2024 Events Continued
{Events from December 1st to 12th are here} Friday, December 13, 2024 1) Dave Hopla and SLAA will have a basketball shooting clinic for children 9 to 16 years old from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. $60. It will be held at DGK School at 8502 Ridge Blvd. (Register here) 2) Ugly Sweater Karaoke Party at […]
Friday, November 8th, 2024Senator Gounades Posted on Social Media, But Doesn’t Say He is in Puerto Rico at Somos
Photo: Shaquana for Brooklyn The election ended and the Democrats headed to Puerto Rico for Somos. Andrew Gounardes and Justin Brannan had huge losses this election season as Chris McCreight and Iwen Chu lost their elections. Gounardes was just in Greece at the end of August (Source) so he didn’t need another vacation. While away, […]
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