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« Previous Entries Next Entries » Monday, October 11th, 2021New Deli on 95th & 4th Avenue
A new shop called: 95 Smoke Shop, Deli and Juice Bar opened at 9504 – 4th Avenue – across the street from St. Pat’s Church (it’s in the old Cocoa Grinder or Coop’s spot) It’s between the Fort Hamilton Diner and the 99 Cents Store. Congratulations to the new owner. He’s going to be a […]
Monday, October 11th, 2021OMNY Cards for Those Who Don’t Want to Take Their Phone Out at the Train Station
The Metrocard is being phased out by 2023. People have been using cell phones to pay their fares since 2019. Yet, many Metrocard users don’t want to take out their phone in a the train station because they fear it will be swiped by a thief who is waiting at the station. Starting this month, […]
Monday, October 11th, 2021Annie’s Cakes Halloween Treats in Gravesend
The mini sheet cake is $20 A Brooklyn Mom makes all of these beautiful Halloween treats. (See more here) The Minnie and Mickey cocoa bombs are $17 for the 2 in the packaging shown. Sugar cookies are 6 for $15
Sunday, October 10th, 2021Rite Aid in Bay Ridge was Robbed
Around 11:30 am this morning, Rite Aid at 7501 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge was robbed. Police were in pursuit of the thief. .
Sunday, October 10th, 2021Ridgite Found Bird in Need and Took Him In
Joanna, a Bay Ridge resident found this cute bird with a heart on his head (he’s a Ruby-crowned Kinglet) and took him in because he couldn’t fly. So thankful there are people here who will help little birds. Sadly, the little bird passed away……so glad his last moments were in a warm home. .
Sunday, October 10th, 2021Alpine Movie Theater Shares Upgrades
Nick from the Alpine Movie Theater in Bay Ridge shared that a new carpet and floor lighting was added to the theater last night! See what movies are playing at the Alpine: www.alpinecinemas.com .
Sunday, October 10th, 2021Darn Donuts Closed in Bay Ridge
Darn Donuts at 8723 4th Avenue closed. It’s sad to see businesses closing – especially after surviving the pandemic. They are selling all their furnishings now.
Saturday, October 9th, 2021Protest Against Ending Gifted & Talented Programs
Assemblyman Bill Colton is leading a protest against Mayor de Blasio’s announcement to phase out Gifted and Talented Programs in NYC in the next five years. See news: here, here and here . .
Saturday, October 9th, 2021There was a Columbus Day Parade Today
I didn’t know there was a Columbus Day Parade on 18th Avenue today. Ted shared beautiful photos here Malliotakis, Colton, Savino and Brannan marched in the parade. Councilman Brannan didn’t mention the Columbus Day Parade on any of his social media. Brannan also did not share any photos of the event on social media. (Seen […]
Saturday, October 9th, 2021Person Robbed at Gunpoint 82nd & 3rd Ave.
Police confirm that a person was robbed at gunpoint on 82nd Street and 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge around 10:50 pm. (Listen here) The robber was wearing all black including a black face mask. This is crazy that this is happening in Bay Ridge on a Saturday night when everyone is out. .
Saturday, October 9th, 2021Vegan BBQ Opened in Bay Ridge – Pure Grit
A popup Vegan BBQ shop named PureGrit has opened at Al Horno Lean Mexican Kitchen Restaurant at 9112 – 3rd Avenue. This women-owned business will be here for three months from Wednesday to Sunday 12 – 8 pm (12-6 pm on Sunday). Everything is vegan and gluten free. The popup will appear on GrubHub and […]
Saturday, October 9th, 2021Loud Bang on Saturday Afternoon in Bay Ridge
Between 1 and 2 pm on Saturday, people hear a loud bang and then sirens. This sound has been heard by people in Bay Ridge in the 70’s and 80’s from 4th Avenue to Fort Hamilton Parkway. People believed it was coming from King Fook funeral parlor at 6920 Fort Hamilton Parkway, but the funeral […]
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