Brooklynites Go Home. Flatten the Curve.
Brooklynites want you to go home, so we can stop the spread of Coronavirus! Play this video:
“Flatten the curve, go home!”
Brooklyn residents take matters into their own hands.
— Eoin Higgins (@EoinHiggins_) March 16, 2020
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March 16, 2020Cocoa Grinder is a Good Neighbor!
Abdul Elenani, owner of Bagel Story and FriteBar on 3rd Avenue and Cocoa Grinder on 4th Avenue is a good neighbor!
Abdul has offered flour, sugar and salt to his neighbors. Last week, he offered roof space for students at his 4th Avenue location.
Elani allows Bay Ridge Rocks to meet at Cocoa Grinder and paint rocks. During Eid, he holds a huge Eid Celebration for the community.
Thank you Abdul…..iIt’s nice to see this during the pandemic.
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March 16, 2020Bay Ridge Grocery Stores to Order From
1. Foodtown – 3rd Avenue and 91st Street
See store
Instacart delivery – two day wait sometimes
2. Anthony’s Butcher on 3rd Avenue and the corner of 73rd Street
Call in your order 718-748-4184 and pay ahead.
Prioritizing deliveries for the elderly and the disabled.
Sells meats, deli meat, cheese, sandwiches, pasta & sauce
3. Keyfood on 3rd Avenue and 75th Street. 718 – 745-1093
$6 delivery charge through instacart.
It will take several days for this delivery.
4. Food Emporium on 3rd Avenue and 80th Street
Fformerly Brooklyn Market 718-567-8600
5. Met Fresh – 3rd Avenue and 96th Street
Delivery
6. Food Dynasty – 86th Street and 15th Avenue
Order Online
7. SuperFresh 242 Bay Ridge Avenue. 718-836-5545
They take phone orders and deliver.
Instacart shopping
8. Keyfood on 69th Street between ridge and 3rd Avenue. I know they deliver and I think you can order via the phone
9.Superfresh at 7002 13th Avenue 718 -795-2424
They take phone orders and deliver.
Instacart shopping
10. Netcost Market
Delivery
11. 3 Guys from Brooklyn, ALC Grocery and Meats Supreme used Mercato
12. LaBella
13. Foodtown on Stillwell Avenue – faster delivery
14.Peapod – long wait
15. Fresh Direct
16. Amazon Groceries – 3 days – sometimes they are out of things
17. Whole Foods – 3rd Avenue and 3rd Street
18. Wegmans – I use them because they are a huge store. Several days until they deliver. I don’t want to deplete stores here when the seniors need them. $7 delivery plus tip
19. Shoprite Instacart – Fast
20. Food2Talk is delivering groceries in Brooklyn. No-contact delivery
(833)333-TOGO (8646)
(833)933-FOOD (3663)
* Invisible Hands is doing deliveries for seniors
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March 16, 2020Lysol and Wipes in Bay Ridge
Updated 7/30
Lysol or Clorax Wipes in Bay Ridge:
1)Small Market on 3rd Avenue between 85th and 86th – they have fruit outside and the podiatrist is next door.
2) AJ Grocery 86th Street and Bay 21st has wipes and not lysol but another spray disinfectant
2) D2 – 8701 – 4th Avenue.
3) Famacon Pharmacy 8007 – 5th Avenue
3) Walgreens on 86th Street allowed 1 per customer.
4) Hossein Deli and Grocery – the corner of 3rd Avenue and Marine Avenue has Lysol spray.
5) Ridge Chemist on the corner of Bay Ridge Avenue and Colonial Road has Clorax spray.
Lysol or Clorax Wipes Outside of Bay Ridge:
1) D2 – 9th Street in Park Slope had them
2) Target on 18th Avenue has wipes
3) Costco in Staten Island – 1 package with 5 allowed.
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March 15, 2020Social Distancing Will Hurt Bay Ridge Businesses
Life changed a bit since we heard about the coronavirus, but more today with schools closing.
Now restaurants and bars can only do take out and delivery because we have to do social distancing.
Sam’s Bagels at 7715 5th Avenue removed their tables and chairs because of social distancing (it’s recognizable by the floor and great bagels).
Three Guys from Brooklyn on Fort Hamilton Parkway and 65th Street were smart and closed down their popular self-serve olive and salad bar because they don’t want germs to be spread.
Movie theaters, night clubs must close by 8:00 pm on March 16th. This morning (3/16), gyms appeared on that list.
Bay Ridge Businesses we love you and need you. The Mayor’s order will go into effect Tuesday, March 17 at 9:00 AM. But guys we need to know whose selling corned beef and carrots – St. Paddy’s Day must go on!
Businesses please get on Instagram and show us pictures of your items/specials. Use the Hashtag #BayRidge
People are desiring simple sandwiches and soup lately. We’ve needed a soup pickup shop in Bay Ridge for a long time now! Who is going to make that happen? (Seriously, I have been asking for a soup shop for two years now!)
Some of you may need to alter what you sell to help us. Customers need more in smaller areas. A pet store on 5th Avenue started selling hand sanitizer because they know people need it! (Eleven people left messages within 10 hours of this being posted asking which pet store – Brooklyn Pet Supply at 8403 5th Avenue 646-628-6314 because they want to purchase hand sanitizer – $2.49 for 4 ounces).
Any store who is able to sell coronavirus essentials such as antibacterial wipes, hand sanitizer, lysol and alcohol should – as residents are having difficulty finding them! Cheap and fun craft kits for kids are needed.
I appreciate the places which have made walk-up windows and who are doing hands-free deliveries though Seamless.
Someone shared the graphic below on Facebook, but most Bay Ridge restaurants are not selling gift certificates online (we found a few that were). Contact Bulldog Tech at 7515 3rd Avenue 718-921-6159 to get a website up or make selling gift certificates an option on your site! Your community wants to support you!
Finally, I need someone to deliver a real good bloody mary because it’s been one of those weeks! Think about it….parents are going to need a recovery drink in the evening!
FINALLY….LET THAT BID NONSENSE DIE. In a time like this, you can see why a BID would be the worse thing for businesses. Our Merchants need us and they need to work together as Community Merchants!
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March 15, 2020NYC Schools are Closed to April 20th
I’m relieved that NYC schools are closed especially when I saw this:
My husband had cancer two years ago and that makes him part of the high risk group. I feared getting the coronavirus germs and passing it to him. (Lee doesn’t consider himself in the high risk group and was not worried….he never worries).
By the way, Lee’s cancer was detected super early by Dr. Richard Funaro in Bay Ridge.
If you don’t like doctors or haven’t been to one in awhile, go see Dr. Funaro. Lee doesn’t mind going to him: Dr. Funaro is at 450 Bay Ridge Pkwy 718-836-6330.
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March 15, 2020Libraries Closed March 16th-31st
Brooklyn Libraries are closed March 16th – 31st.
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March 15, 2020Across the Street From Poly Prep
The 68th Precinct told us that they towed the trucks across the street from Poly Prep and near the VA Hospital.
BUT SOME TRUCKS GET SKIPPED AND DON’T GET TOWED – LOOK:
We’re glad the driver of a camper stopped there to sleep, rather than fall asleep driving and kill someone on the BQE because he is so exhausted.
But most of the parking that is done on this street is done because it is free storage.
Yes, this across the street from Poly Prep School.
The truck in the picture above and below is the most concerning.
WHAT’S INSIDE THAT NEEDS OXYGEN?? Fish?
Obviously, this location is being published somewhere because many people know that it is a location that huge trailers could go unnoticed for a long time.
I didn’t have my phone out when I was on the other side of the golf course. There was a car dealership trailer holding about 8 vehicles on two levels parked there.
The NYPD could station the the ticketing police (formerly Brownies) here, rather than on 3rd Avenue.
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March 15, 2020Soldier Offered Help to Seniors in Bay Ridge
Abby Caudill, a soldier who serves at Fort Wadsworth offered to go to the grocery store for seniors OR show them how to order online.
While we are in the coronavirus pandemic time, it’s nice to see pure kindness.
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March 15, 2020Frank’s Vigil is Postponed
Frank’s vigil is postponed due to the coronavirus.
Please keep Frank’s wife and children in your prayers.
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March 15, 2020What’s Happening at Joe’s Appliances?
What’s happening at Joe’s Appliances at 7812 5th Avenue?
Maybe a store makeover?
Their Facebook page shows a cool wine refrigerator setup.
The empty store on the left was the produce store that closed awhile back.
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March 14, 2020Walgreens in Bay Ridge
Saturday, March 14th at 10:30 pm
Toilet paper hoarders hit here – there are still some paper towels left.
Antibacterial cleaners and bleach are gone. Windex still available.
Beer was still available….poor Corona beer sitting on the shelf still.
The canned food aisle was almost empty.
They will restock soon.
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