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« Previous Entries Saturday, December 21st, 2024Staten Island Man Arrested for Bay Ridge Hit-and-Run Last November
ABC News shared that 34-year-old, Joshua Joshi from Staten Island was arrested in the hit and run accident that killed Anne-Marie Wiesner in November 2023. (Info) Joshi was charged with Joshi with criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene of an incident, reckless endangerment, reckless driving and speeding, police said. While this doesn’t bring Anne-Marie back, […]
Saturday, December 21st, 2024Toy Giveaway at Assemblyman’s Office – 12/21
Assemblyman Lester Chang has a toy giveaway today at 6904 Fort Hamilton Parkway from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. See other events happening today here.
Friday, December 20th, 2024Permits Filed for a Five Story High School on Ovington Avenue in Bay Ridge
The permits were filed for the new high school, a five-story high school building at 445 Ovington Avenue in Bay Ridge. It will be 94 feet high and 676 students will be able to attend. (Info here) In May 2023, Community Board 10 voted against a high school on Ovington Avenue because School Construction Authority […]
Friday, December 20th, 2024Townhouse 275 on 94th Street is Closing
The speakeasy on 94th Street off 3rd Avenue is closing on January 1st. Ridgites love Tim, the bartender at this cocktail bar. During the Fall, Townhouse 275 was hosting a few groups – a book club, a chess group and a special group. But I guess it wasn’t enough to pay the bills and make […]
Thursday, December 19th, 2024The Contract for the SHSAT Test Was Approved
The Panel for Education Policy (PEP) voted in favor of keeping the SHSAT(Specialized High School Exam). A five year contract with Pearson was made for the high school entrance exam. Parents, students and local leaders spoke out including newly elected Senator Steve Chan. (See here)
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024Blue Honda Stolen From 85th Street – Bay Ridge
A blue Honda Accord was stolen from 85th Street in Bay Ridge. The owner tracked the car and saw it went to the Bronx last night.
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024NYC Retirees Won In the Court of Appeals Today
A huge victory in court for all NYC Retirees. The Court of Appeals said NYC can not push retirees on Medicare Advantage. Marianne Pizzitola (the woman in the black and white coat) relentlessly fought for the NYC retirees. And those politicians who claim that they are pro union – they weren’t supporting the retirees. As […]
Monday, December 16th, 2024Andrew Gounardes Claimed He Wanted the LICH Bill for Hospitals, But He Failed to Sponsor It!
Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the LICH Act – Senate bill 8843, which would have provided better state oversight before a hospital closure. (See bill) It’s three days later and Senator Andrew Gounardes didn’t say anything about Hochul vetoing the LICH Act. Other legislatures were very vocal about Hochul’s veto. Governor Hochul gave this reason for […]
Monday, December 16th, 2024Bay Ridge Woman Hurt – 83rd Street & 6th Ave.
A Bay Ridge woman was hit by a white car on the corner of 83rd Street and 6th Avenue on December 9th around 6:05 pm. After hitting her, the car continued to push/drag the Ridgite, as it made a U-turn. The video is horrible to watch. Thank God she is alive! The Ridgites ankle bone […]
Monday, December 16th, 2024Buy Childrens Boots/Sneakers for Local Children
Grandma’s Love is organizing a drive to collect new pairs of warm boots or sneakers for chidren living in temporary housing in our community. You can contact Marianne here. She will send you the shoe size, information and place to send/drop off the boots/sneakers. Or you can send a donation via zelle or venmo and […]
Monday, December 16th, 2024Another Cannabis Dispensary is Trying to Open in Bay Ridge
Tonight Community Board 10 held a meeting. They talked about a new cannabis dispensary application for High Dankery at 7815 – 3rd Avenue. An illegal cannabis shop operated there. Community Board 10 said the new owner was not involved in the old shop. Guards will be present at the new shop (they have to be […]
Monday, December 16th, 2024Santa Will Be at St. Pats on 12/17 & Fireworks!
The St. Patrick’s Christmas Spectacular is Tuesday, December 17th. There is a concert at St. Patrick Academy on 4th Avenue and 97tj Street at 6:30 pm. Then everyone goes outside at 7:00 pm to see Santa come down 4th Avenue (it’s magical – this is an event you don’t want to miss – even if […]
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