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« Previous Entries Next Entries » Tuesday, March 24th, 2026Celebrate the Met’s Home Open on 3/26 at PC’s Bar in Bay Ridge
PC’s Bar and Grill is celebrating the Mets Home Open on Thursday, March 25th. They open at 1:00 pm. Barbecue at 3:00 pm.
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026Xaverian’s Spring Spectacular – Raffle Night is Friday, March 27th
Xaverian High School is having thir annual raffle night on Friday, March 27th. Some of their prizes are online and you can purchase tickets for them up until 8:00 pm on Friday, March 27th. See the Cartier bracelet and other big prizes here: https://one.bidpal.net/xaverianspectacular26/browse/featured The winners of these prizes will be chosen electronically and announced […]
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026Police Chase on 86th Street – The Down 3rd
The NYPD chased a car down 86th Street at 2:40 pm today. This is dismissal time for schools, so a lot of Ridgites were concerned. The vehicle and police turned onto 3rd Avenue and drove towards 87th Street. Many residents heard the commotion and saw the vehicle with the damaged front fender and front wheel […]
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026A Woman Was Raped – Kayla Santosuosso Was Silent
On March 16th, a woman was raped (or reported a rape) in the 68th Precinct. Coucnilwoman Kayla Santosuosso did not speak out for this woman. Same old same politicians. It’s very sad that a woman was hurt in our area.
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026A 20-Year-Old Muslim Woman Was Attacked in Sunset Park Because of Hate
A 20-year-old woman was ssitting waiting for the train at the 9th Avenue train station in Sunset Park/Borough Park (39th Street). A man sitting on the same bench started ranting anti-Islamic slurs and then threw the woman to the ground. How disgusting! Woman thrown to the ground, phone broken during anti-Muslim attack in Brooklyn subway […]
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026Greek Independence Day – Bay Ridge March 25th
On Wednesday, March 25th is Greek Independence Day. In Bay Ridge, every year there is a wonderful parade/procession in the street at 11:00 am that starts at DGK School at 8502 Ridge Blvd. Go see it – even if you aren’t Greek, you will like it!
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026Gounardes and DiNapoli Not Forthcoming With Information for Brooklyn Residents
Over two decades ago, a smart NYS Comptroller named Alan Hevesi made a database where people could search for dormant or abandoned bank accounts. He put the Unclaimed Funds database on his website: https://ouf.osc.ny.gov/app/claim-search How do I know about Hevesi and his website? My brother was a CPA and showed that website to everyone. Tom […]
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026Outside The Brooklyn Firefly – So Cute!
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade 1:00 Today!
Watch Dutchmazz’s Livestream: Photo: Tom Hilton See more of Tom Hilton’s photos here: https://shorturl.at/puJCu
Saturday, March 21st, 2026Strong-arm Robbery of Cell Phone & Stoller – 88th Street at 7:30 pm
Tonight around 7:30 pm, a man was robbed of his cell phone and stroller on 88th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The Citizen App noted this was a strong-arm robbery. We are glad our neighbor is alright. How long will it take for the NYPD to share a picture of the thief with the community?
Saturday, March 21st, 2026RIP 29-Year-Old Woman Found in the Water in Sunset Park
At 5:30 pm, a 29-year-old woman was pulled from the water near 43rd Street and 1st Avenue n Sunset Park. An ambulance brought the woman to NYU Langone Hospital in critical condition, where she died. News: https://shorturl.at/OpWQM
Saturday, March 21st, 2026505 Ovington Avenue – The Former Location of Hall of Fame Billards in Bay Ridge
Change is harsh when the new design is just a rectangular building with no style. Photo: Tom Hilton
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