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« Previous Entries Next Entries » Wednesday, September 15th, 2021Barricades by the Water – Seen from Belt Parkway
The barricades were for the Jewish Holiday, Yom Kippur – the people go by the water for Tashlinkh prayer. .
Wednesday, September 15th, 2021Don’t Be Petty, Bay Ridge
Businesses have to check vaccine cards or get fined. If you don’t like that, sit outside and eat. Please don’t complain about a business following the rules. They will get fined if they don’t. Don’t write on social media, “You lost a customer because of this.” That’s just petty. .
Wednesday, September 15th, 2021Cancelled Bartolo Colon in Brooklyn on 9/25
This has been cancelled – money is being refunded. Bartolo Colon will be signing autographs at E&J Boutique on Saturday, September 25th. I remember his nickname used to be Big Sexy and that he played on many teams including the Yankees and Mets. If you want to purchase tickets in advance of the signing call […]
Tuesday, September 14th, 2021Feed the People Bus in Bay Ridge
This church in Bay Ridge is doing a great job at feeding people. The line for food goes around the block. .
Tuesday, September 14th, 2021Building Has Been Empty Since Before Covid-19
Sadly, this building has been empty for a long time – even before Covid-19. It’s on the corner on 86th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway.
Tuesday, September 14th, 2021Brooklyn Bards at Kelly’s Tavern – 9/17
On Friday, September 17th, The Brooklyn Bards are playing at Kelly’s Tavern from 9 – 12 pm. Kelly’s Tavern is at 9259 – 4th Avenue in Bay Ridge. .
Tuesday, September 14th, 2021OLA Clothing Drive on September 19th
Our Lady of Angels is having a clothing drive on Sunday, September 19th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. It’s a great time to clean our your drawers and get ready for Fall! .
Monday, September 13th, 2021How Do Lobbyist Work Bills Into NYC Council
Lobbyists file with NYC (some don’t, but then can get fined). Lobbyists approach politicians with what changes they would like to make. I was told that some even write the bill for the pol to submit. I saw this lobbyist filing with Justin Brannan’s name on it (See here) and you can see the NYC […]
Monday, September 13th, 2021Stephanie Wong Spoke Out for Sunset Park Against Keith Bray and the DOT’s One- Directional Plan for 8th Avenue
Community Board 10 had a Traffic and Transportation Committee Meeting last week. I was cheering for Stephanie Wong and the united group of people present at the meeting. Stephanie Wong went “all Brooklyn” on Keith Bray and the DOT’s ridiculous one-way direction plan in Sunset Park. I was raised in Sunset Park and the people […]
Monday, September 13th, 2021Thursday Night – San Gennaro Feast Begins
More info here
Monday, September 13th, 2021Garbage at Dyker Park
Photo It’s understandable when there is a lot of garbage at the park on Monday after a holiday weekned. By Tuesday, people are over having the garbage around. (See here) Photo
Monday, September 13th, 2021Les Miserables in Bay Ridge This Weekend
This weekend and next weekend, Les Miserables School Edition will be performed at the Fort Hamilton Army Base Theater in Bay Ridge. Some talented students in our community spent their Summer practicing and performing to bring the community some entertainment. See showtimes and get tickets here. .
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