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September 28, 2025
Curtis Sliwa Opened an Office on 3rd Avenue and 89th Street in Bay Ridge
Curtis Sliwa is running for Mayor of NYC. He opened his seventh office in Bay Ridge – on the corner of 3rd Avenue and 89th Street.
This used to be The Brooklyn Realty Center’s office, but they moved a few storefronts down on 3rd Avenue.
Sliwa’s advertisements:
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September 28, 2025
Today is the 3rd Avenue Festival in Bay Ridge – September 28, 2025
Today is the day! The Third Avenue Festival will take place from 69th Street to 94th Street on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on 9/28/25. Go have a great time!
Thousands of people were in Bay Ridge today because the weather was beautiful!
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September 28, 2025
Councilwoman Alexa Aviles’ Chief-of-Staff Fined $2,250
NY Conflicts of Interest Board announced that Councilmember Alexa Avilés’ chief-of-staff, Edward Cerna was fined $2,250 for soliciting donations to her reelection bid through texts to seven of his subordinates in her office. See article:
https://is.gd/iAJ3aa
Last year, Alexa Aviles district was named #2 in this list because violent crime was up.
Topics: Dyker Heights, Sunset Park | No Comments »
September 28, 2025
Italian Language Class for Children in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
There will be an Italian language class for children 4 – 7 years old on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-4:30 pm at Pure Life Movement 7217 – 13th Avenue.
On Mondays 4:45-5:30 there will be a MOMMY & ME Italian classes for babies and toddlers and parent, grandparent or caretaker.
To register: Call 718-799-3655
Instagram: @thebilingualgardenny
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September 27, 2025
FlynnStoned Cannabis Shop is Advertising Across the Street From a School in Bay Ridge
Legal cannabis shop, FlynnStoned on 5th Avenue and 81st Street in Bay Ridge put up large advertisements on 4th Avenue in Bay Ridge – across the street from PS 104.
That is not acceptable. This store should not be advertising across the street from a school. Other legal cannabis shops in the area have been quiet and have not put up advertisements in the area.
And why does FlynnStoned have a cute stronaut as part of their advertising if their products are for adults?
When Senator Andrew Gounardes saw a concerned parent share these photos yesterday afternoon, he should have taken action for the community.
Andrew Gounardes voted in the NYS Senate to allow legal cannabis shops in the community. When they aren’t following established protocols, Gounardes should be responding.
Gounardes’ children don’t attend this school, so it isn’t a priority to him.
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September 27, 2025
Fire on the Corner of 91st Street in Bay Ridge – Bay Ridge Man in Critical Condition
Update 10/4/25: Richie has opened his eyes.
Pics from Video
There was a serious fire this afternoon after the Ragamuffin Parade. Fire trucks covered 3rd Avenue and 91st Street to put out the fire at the apartment building at 278 – 91st Street.
If you don’t recognize the building, it’s the corner building and The Little Cupcake Shop is on 3rd Avenue. The bakery is closed due to the fire. News story:
https://is.gd/7mwvzS
See video:
https://is.gd/J83CYe
Richard Martin, an 89-year-old Bay Ridge resident was critically injured in this fire that started in his apartment.
His friend shared that he has third degree burns on many parts of his body. The apartment was full of smoke and that hurt his lungs. The doctors put Richie into a medically induced coma and intubated him.
If you are the praying type, please pray for Richie.
Unfortunately, Richie’s cat did not survive the fire.
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September 27, 2025
Laura Smith Wrote a Book About Chess! Congratulations Laura!

Many people in Bay Ridge know Laura Smith as a chess teacher and coach for children and adults alike. Now Laura is now an author as well!
Her book with Dan Heisman entitled, Can I Take It? An Introduction to the Counting Tactic in Chess will be out on November 1st. This will make a good Christmas gift for someone who enjoys playing chess.
Congratulations Laura!
Topics: Uncategorized | No Comments »
September 27, 2025
Louie From Olives and Pita Grilled for the Community Today
Shoutout to Louie from Olive and Pita at 7720 – 3rd Avenue for serving the community delicious barbecued food after the Ragamuffin Parade today!
Louie has been serving Brooklyn delicious food since he was a child (he worked at his parent’s restaurant years ago).
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September 27, 2025
OLG Basketball Coach Arrested – Gravesend
Michael Jafferakos coached a basketball team at Our Lady of Grace. Channel 12 News shared that he was arrested. See their story here:
https://is.gd/ZzxWfN
“The spokesperson for the Brooklyn Diocese said Jafferakos “has been suspended immediately from any involvement with the Our Lady of Grace Gravesend Athletic Association, and all program and facility access has been revoked.”
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September 27, 2025
Sunset Park Residents Flew Message To Andrew Gounardes and Dan Donovan
The Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project was approved this week.
As you can see from the message flying in the sky, elected leaders didn’t do a good job representing Sunset Park. Many felt the politicians sold out Brooklyn to the EDC.
Many residents are upset because the project lacked transparency and infrastructure for the housing plans. The vote was delayed five times. This time, the Assemblywoman for the area called for more time before they vote and they refused.
This area was gerrymandered into Gounardes’ district, so Andrew should have made a better effort to hear and help the people get the needed reports and answers.
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September 27, 2025
Beautiful Day fort a Ragamuffin Parade!
Photo: Frank Milea
Bobby Daquara and John Keegan, the owners of The Greenhouse Cafe, were the Grand Marshals of this years Ragamuffin Parade in Bay Ridge today.
The Ghostbusters with the Ghostbusterr vehicle:
Albert shared this video:
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
September 26, 2025
After Hours Street Work on 94th Street Between 3rd and Ridge Blvd. in Bay Ridge
The streets are being ripped up in Bay Ridge. On 94th street between 3rd Avenue and Ridge Blvd., there were notices posted for work to be done between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm for 9/25-9/26.
The crew showed up with their trucks on Thursday evening 9/25 at 10:30pm and started working.
When residents complained about the noise, the workers suggested they call 311.
311 told the resident to call the 68th Precinct. The 68th Precinct told the resident to call the DOT. The resident called 311 and left a complaint for the DOT
The DOT is allowed to do emergency work at night. Repaving the street is not emergency work.
The DOT does this because there is no politician living in Bay Ridge who will say or do anything. Do you think this is happening on Andrew Gounardes or Justin Brannan’s blocks?
It’s been happening for years. We need better leaders who are concerned with local issues and not playing on social media.
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Curtis Sliwa is running for Mayor of NYC. He opened his seventh office in Bay Ridge – on the corner of 3rd Avenue and 89th Street.

This used to be The Brooklyn Realty Center’s office, but they moved a few storefronts down on 3rd Avenue.

Sliwa’s advertisements:

Today is the day! The Third Avenue Festival will take place from 69th Street to 94th Street on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on 9/28/25. Go have a great time!

Thousands of people were in Bay Ridge today because the weather was beautiful!

NY Conflicts of Interest Board announced that Councilmember Alexa Avilés’ chief-of-staff, Edward Cerna was fined $2,250 for soliciting donations to her reelection bid through texts to seven of his subordinates in her office. See article:

Last year, Alexa Aviles district was named #2 in this list because violent crime was up.

There will be an Italian language class for children 4 – 7 years old on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-4:30 pm at Pure Life Movement 7217 – 13th Avenue.

On Mondays 4:45-5:30 there will be a MOMMY & ME Italian classes for babies and toddlers and parent, grandparent or caretaker.

To register: Call 718-799-3655

Instagram: @thebilingualgardenny

Legal cannabis shop, FlynnStoned on 5th Avenue and 81st Street in Bay Ridge put up large advertisements on 4th Avenue in Bay Ridge – across the street from PS 104.

That is not acceptable. This store should not be advertising across the street from a school. Other legal cannabis shops in the area have been quiet and have not put up advertisements in the area.

And why does FlynnStoned have a cute stronaut as part of their advertising if their products are for adults?

When Senator Andrew Gounardes saw a concerned parent share these photos yesterday afternoon, he should have taken action for the community.

Andrew Gounardes voted in the NYS Senate to allow legal cannabis shops in the community. When they aren’t following established protocols, Gounardes should be responding.

Gounardes’ children don’t attend this school, so it isn’t a priority to him.

Update 10/4/25: Richie has opened his eyes.

Pics from Video

There was a serious fire this afternoon after the Ragamuffin Parade. Fire trucks covered 3rd Avenue and 91st Street to put out the fire at the apartment building at 278 – 91st Street.

If you don’t recognize the building, it’s the corner building and The Little Cupcake Shop is on 3rd Avenue. The bakery is closed due to the fire. News story:

See video:

Richard Martin, an 89-year-old Bay Ridge resident was critically injured in this fire that started in his apartment.

His friend shared that he has third degree burns on many parts of his body. The apartment was full of smoke and that hurt his lungs. The doctors put Richie into a medically induced coma and intubated him.

If you are the praying type, please pray for Richie.

Unfortunately, Richie’s cat did not survive the fire.

Many people in Bay Ridge know Laura Smith as a chess teacher and coach for children and adults alike. Now Laura is now an author as well!

Her book with Dan Heisman entitled, Can I Take It? An Introduction to the Counting Tactic in Chess will be out on November 1st. This will make a good Christmas gift for someone who enjoys playing chess.

Congratulations Laura!

Shoutout to Louie from Olive and Pita at 7720 – 3rd Avenue for serving the community delicious barbecued food after the Ragamuffin Parade today!

Louie has been serving Brooklyn delicious food since he was a child (he worked at his parent’s restaurant years ago).

Michael Jafferakos coached a basketball team at Our Lady of Grace. Channel 12 News shared that he was arrested. See their story here:

“The spokesperson for the Brooklyn Diocese said Jafferakos “has been suspended immediately from any involvement with the Our Lady of Grace Gravesend Athletic Association, and all program and facility access has been revoked.”

The Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project was approved this week.

As you can see from the message flying in the sky, elected leaders didn’t do a good job representing Sunset Park. Many felt the politicians sold out Brooklyn to the EDC.

Many residents are upset because the project lacked transparency and infrastructure for the housing plans. The vote was delayed five times. This time, the Assemblywoman for the area called for more time before they vote and they refused.

This area was gerrymandered into Gounardes’ district, so Andrew should have made a better effort to hear and help the people get the needed reports and answers.

Bobby Daquara and John Keegan, the owners of The Greenhouse Cafe, were the Grand Marshals of this years Ragamuffin Parade in Bay Ridge today.

The Ghostbusters with the Ghostbusterr vehicle:

Albert shared this video:

The streets are being ripped up in Bay Ridge. On 94th street between 3rd Avenue and Ridge Blvd., there were notices posted for work to be done between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm for 9/25-9/26.

The crew showed up with their trucks on Thursday evening 9/25 at 10:30pm and started working.

When residents complained about the noise, the workers suggested they call 311.

311 told the resident to call the 68th Precinct. The 68th Precinct told the resident to call the DOT. The resident called 311 and left a complaint for the DOT

The DOT is allowed to do emergency work at night. Repaving the street is not emergency work.

The DOT does this because there is no politician living in Bay Ridge who will say or do anything. Do you think this is happening on Andrew Gounardes or Justin Brannan’s blocks?

It’s been happening for years. We need better leaders who are concerned with local issues and not playing on social media.