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« Previous Entries Next Entries » Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019Why Does Mayor de Blasio Get a Property Tax Discount?
We got out tax assessment today. In 2015, I wrote to Mayor de Blasio to discuss the discrepancy between our property tax and his. First I got a form letter from his staffer. See Larger Then I got this after I asked for an explanation. There’s more […]
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019Where is Nicole Malliotakis’ Property Tax Bill?
Before the last election, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis promised a three part bill (Parts A, B and C) for homeowners against property taxes. The Assembly has been in session for a few weeks now, so Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis should have submitted the bill by now. When I searched for her bills here – […]
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019Redeemer St. John Nursery School Open House 1/26
Monday, January 21st, 2019
Strong Winds Take Out a Truck and Traffic Lights
Councilman Brannan shared this picture of the overturned truck on the upper level of the Verrazzano: A lot of traffic issues in Bay Ridge tonight caused by the high winds. Some reports showed wind gusts in NYC at 30-40 mph. The upper level of the Verrazzano Bridge was closed due to the turned tractor trailer.. […]
Monday, January 21st, 2019Hom Helps Families Affected by the Shutdown
The government shutdown is affecting Bay Ridge Families. Bay Ridge Cares gave a shout out to Sal Forte and Damien of Hom Restaurant in Bay Ridge: It’s nice to see businesses helping out. Hom serves a great brunch! If any other merchants want to join […]
Monday, January 21st, 2019Money to Burn in Bay Ridge….
Kadia Goba of Bklyner reported about Senator Golden’s defeat party at his family’s business – see here. What’s strange is there was video of this party and there weren’t that many people there. Kadia also reported about Marty’s Christmas Party. By December, everyone knew he lost the election and he still spent […]
Monday, January 21st, 2019Tennis Lessons in Bay Ridge
More on Steve Carberry ~ Brooklyn Tennis Academy
Monday, January 21st, 2019Bay Ridge Marched Against Hate Today
On this very windy and bitterly cold Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Bay Ridge residents marched against hate. This event was organized by the group, Bay Ridge for Social Justice with the support of many other groups (see here). Crowds lined up outside of the Arab American Association on 5th Avenue between […]
Monday, January 21st, 20193000 Brooklynites Want a TJ’s in Coney Island
If you would you like to see a Trader Joe’s in Coney Island, sign the petition here.
Sunday, January 20th, 2019Leske’s is OPEN AGAIN
Leske’s is Closed for Renovations and Ridgites can’t get their black and white cookies. The storefront is covered with paper and signs say they are renovating. They are expected to be closed for one week. Residents worry that the bakery is closed for good because we have seen many eateries post renovation signs […]
Sunday, January 20th, 2019Abandoned Cat on Shore Road Finds New Home
The cat in the picture above was left on Shore Road by his owners on Friday morning – January 18th. Friday was particularly cold. A few weeks ago, another jerk left a pleco in his tank on the street in Bay Ridge. See here If you have a pet and you can’t […]
Sunday, January 20th, 2019Bay Ridge Cares Responds to Gov. Shutdown
Neighbors helping neighbors – thank you Bay Ridge Cares! There are hundreds of federal employees living in Bay Ridge and their families are the victims of the government shutdown. They can not receive unemployment benefits during this time!
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