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The MTA announced shorter wait times for the N and R train during the day on Tuesday, August 22nd. (Source) Senator Andrew Gounardes send these large, full color postcards saying he delivered a faster train. This isn’t true – the train is not faster in Bay Ridge. Many from Bay Ridge started sharing times online. […]
Monday, September 4th, 2023Poly Place – Brannan and Gounardes Told Us This Would Be Cleared in June 2022 – Now It’s Worse!
On June 6, 2022, Councilman Brannan and Senator Gounardes held a meeting and told the community that the trucks on Poly Place would be moved. (Info) At prior commanding officer from the 68th Precinct said he was going to change the parking and that would stop these trucks from stopping here. But nothing was done! […]
Monday, September 4th, 2023Bay Ridge Artist Paints Bay Ridge Icons
I smiled when I saw artist, Samuel Sjaastad’s recent paintings. Samuel also painted “Little Jimmy.” James Mastrangelo lived in Bay Ridge and brought smiles to people in Brooklyn for years. (News) During the Summer, Samuel had an art show with his paintings of “Bars of Bay Ridge.” Fantastic work! (See here)
Sunday, September 3rd, 2023Luxury Car Thieves Hit Bay Ridge – Early Morning
The Daily News has an article that this team of guys (no age range given) are going to Brooklyn and Queens to steal luxury cars in the early morning hours. (Story here) Staten Island Live has a similar article. (Here)
Sunday, September 3rd, 2023The Vitamin Shoppe Opened on 86th Street
The Vitamin Shoppe opened at 480 – 86th Street. For all the OG’s, this is where Nothing Fits used to be. Time for Salad opened here in 2020-2021, but there wasn’t enough foot traffic for it to stay open. The Vitamin Shoppe is small, but they have a good amount of items and the customer […]
Sunday, September 3rd, 2023Hawaii Poke One on 86th Street in Bay Ridge
Hawaii Poke Shop opened at 565 – 86th Street. The hot green was a good choice for this corner spot! A lot of Poke shops opened in Bay Ridge in the last year. People like being able to get a salad fast. A lot of teens like to visit these shops for lunch. A woman’s clothing […]
Sunday, September 3rd, 2023Avid Hotel Near the School on 86th Street
Avid Hotel looks ready to open. Several people have written and asked me if the hotel is open yet. I tried their website and they are taking reservations starting on September 25th. (See here) Avid Hotel has a rewards club, if your friends/family will staying often. (See here) We thought Pleonexia would be a lot […]
Saturday, September 2nd, 2023Three People on One Scooter in Brooklyn
When I see several people riding on a scooter, I am so worried they are going to fall off or into a car. How are three people allowed to ride a scooter? I don’t understand how NYC Council allowed scooters without putting rules for people to follow. Did you think they waited for the green […]
Saturday, September 2nd, 2023Black Cat Missing in Bay Ridge – 93rd & Shore Rd
A $1000 reward has been offered for the return of a 10-year-old black cat with one missing eye. Let’s help our neighbor find her one-eyed black cat!
Saturday, September 2nd, 2023Become a NYC School Crossing Guard $18 an Hr.
NYC Crossing guards make $18.00 an hour. Apply here to be a crossing guard.
Friday, September 1st, 2023Dexter is Missing – Bay 22nd and 86th Street
Dexter the Dog is Missing from Bay 22nd and 86th Street. No collar or microchip. Contact Bradley here.
Friday, September 1st, 2023Bay Ridge Events This Weekend – Labor Day
1) Dance Fitness with Yaya from Harbor Fitness at 9:30 – 10:30 am. Free. Shore Road Park. (Reserve a spot) 2) Calisthenics with Aiden from BadAss Academy at Shore Road Park at 10:00 – 11:00 am. Free. (Reserve a spot) 3) Back to the Fillmore will play at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue at 6:00 […]
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