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The Salvation Army in Bay Ridge has a free Music and Arts Program on Fridays from 3 – 6 pm. Call 718-238-2991 to register your child.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022Art Class For Kids in Sheepshead Bay on 2/26 – $5
On Saturday, February 26th, there is a try out lesson at The Music Box in Sheepshead Bay studio from 1 – 2 pm. Only $5 to try out! See the Music Box Website . .
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022Madeleine Brennan Was the Longest Serving Principal in NYC’s History – IS 201 Will Be Renamed After Her
Madeline Brennan served as principal of the building that is Dyker Heights Intermediate School from 1963 to 2013. In April 2020, she died and people wanted her to be remembered, so they signed petitions and now IS 201 will be renamed the Madeline Brennan School. (Story here) .
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022A New Bar is Opening Where JJ Bubbles Was
JJ Bubbles closed in April 2020 after Joe Joyce’s death. (See here) This June (or July), a new bar will be opening here. Vito, the owner of a new bar being renovated at 7912 – 3rd Avenue was at the Community Board 10 Meeting because he was applying for a liquor license. (Video here) Joe […]
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022Pedestrian Hit on 86th Street & Ft. Hamilton
A pedestrian was hit on 86th Street around 7:30 pm tonight on 86th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. (Source) It was a hit-and run accident! People aren’t afraid to do this any more. There has been a rise in hit and run accidents in our area. An ambulance brought the person to the hospital. Hopefully, […]
Tuesday, February 22nd, 202266 Club – New Karaoke Bar Off 8th Avenue
66 Club Inc is a new karaoke club at 815 – 66th Street (off 8th Avenue). The owner and attorney were at the Community Board 10 Meeting tonight because they were seeking a liquor license. The new club has two front entrances, as seen in the photo above. There is no back exit. The attorney […]
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022Should Mayoral Control of NYC Schools Continue?
Parents, the state government wants to know if mayoral control should continue over NYC Schools. Groups can have one person speak at the meeting or individuals can submit a letter. (See here) .
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022Students at The Bay Ridge School of Music Will Perform at Carnegie Hall on February 25th
Congratulations to The Bay Ridge School of Music. Their students will perform at Carnegie Hall on Friday, February 25th at 7:00 pm. They shared this amazing accomplishment on social media: Congratulations to all of the students who have been working for a long time to perfect their music. What an incredible accomplishment for the Bay […]
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022Food Pantry on 86th Street – Open February 23rd
We Create Community at 8501 New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn is having a food pantry on Wednesday, February 23rd from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. .
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022Grand Larceny is up 450% in Bay Ridge
Look on the bright side: No one was murdered this week in Bay Ridge. Business were robbed a lot last week (40 – compared to 14 last year) and those numbers are not part of the top crimes, so don’t be fooled by anyone saying crime is down. I think a lot of people don’t […]
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022Queen Mary Sailing Past Bay Ridge
Richie shared this video of the Queen Mary cruise line sailing past Bay Ridge. .
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022If You Could Send Snacks to the Troops Overseas Would You? If Yes, The Boy Scouts at St. Anselm Need Your Help
St. Anselm’s 4th graders in Cub Scout Pack 313 are working towards earning their Arrow of Light Award. The service project they choose was to send care packages to Deployed Military Troops. (Super nice!) Their goal is to send 20 boxes of goodies to men and women in the military. Bay Ridge, they need our […]
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