Sakana’s Storefront on 5th Avenue is for Rent
Sakana Sushi & Asian Bistro at 8121 5th Avenue quietly closed.
A realtor is renting the empty storefront.
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February 4, 2020Dandylion’s Grand Opening 2/6
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February 4, 2020Mardi Gras Party to Benefit SCAR 2/25
Animal lovers and merrymakers from all over the NYC community are invited to attend the Mardi Gras Party at Shenanigans Pub 802 Caton Avenue in Kensington, Brooklyn! All money goes to Sean Casey Animal Rescue (SCAR)
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with a Southern/Cajun buffet dinner, Louisiana-style King Cake and Mardi Gras-inspired Cocktails.
The fierce and fabulous Fiona St. James emcee the evening’s festivities!
There will be contests and entertainment, including:
*Doubloon and bead tosses, exciting raffles and a Super 50/50·
*“Can You Stand the Heat” Hot Sauce Contest sponsored by PSP Brooklyn.
*Mardi Gras-inspired Minute To Win It Challenges
*Win prizes: Sean Casey Animal Rescue T-shirts, gift cards, gourmet Louisiana treats, plus one lucky person will win the privilege of naming an animal at the Rescue.
DJ John will spin the perfect Mardi Gras playlist, with a generous mix of rock and dance classics.
Plus, live entertainment by jazz & blues songstress Gina Healy and Brooklyn’s favorite jester, Happy the Clown!
There is a $30 Super Fun Ticket covers the Admission Fee, plus you’ll enjoy a delicious Southern/Cajun Buffet and traditional King Cake. Upon your entrance we’ll adorn you with a mask and strands of beads AND you’ll receive 5 raffle tickets.
Get tickets: here.
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February 3, 2020Girls Softball Team is Dyker Heights
DHAA Knights is an all-girls traveling softball team.
If your daughter is playing spring softball for one of the local teams.
If your daughter already plays for another team, they can still join the Knights because their schedule2 tournaments in May and 1 in July, as well as scrimmages.
Bay Ridge area high schools (Poly Prep, Bay Ridge Prep, Ft Hamilton, Xaverian, Fontbonne, Madison to name a few) have some of the best softball programs in NYC. Girls who have played on the Knights, go on to play for their high school and some continue to play softball at division 1 colleges.
Contact Coaches Tim Giardina and Dave Viglione at 917-292-7415 or [email protected]
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February 3, 2020Gounardes Fingerpoints After Woman is Sexually Assaulted
The man who sexually assaulted a Bay Ridge woman at the 95th Street station was caught.
It turned out that the man had been in jail for awhile and was released due to the new bail reform law.
Andrew Gounardes and Mathylde Frontus voted for the bail reform bill. Neither seem to understand that their vote supported a criminal hurting someone in our community. We feel horrible for the woman whose life is changed because of this. We are disappointed that Gounardes doesn’t have the integrity to stand up for his community and change the working of the bill.
Gounardes wrote this loaded tweet:
The judge has to go by the law. The bail bill weakened the law and criminals are getting out.
Bay Ridge was changed by this event. I saw parents discussing giving their children pepper spray so they can fight off creeps on the train (yes it’s legal if it is sold in NY and in a small marked container).
While bail reform was necessary (Kalief Browder’s story is enough reason for bail reform), the NY Senate and Assembly’s went too far.
I’m surprised that Andrew Gounardes voted in favor of the bill as it allows people who commit hate crimes to get out of jail without bail. (THAT IS UNBELIEVEABLE) Gounardes’ district has two groups of people who have been affected by hate crimes in the past. No Bail for people who commit hate crimes tells young people in these communities that they don’t matter. (Ask them – they will tell you how they feel about it).
I hate that sexual assault is taken so lightly here, as if women don’t matter!
You know I don’t have any love for Nicole Malliotakis, but Malliotakis was the only politician who spoke appropriately about the sexual assault. It was especially surprising to see Gounardes did not speak up for the woman, especially since he is married and has a sister.
Jamie DeJesus wrote about the incident and didn’t even mention the sexual assault in the title:
Anyone reading the article’s title would think the crime was about a guy fighting in the subway and robbing people – NOT SEXUAL ASSAULT – ALMOST RAPE. The larceny and possession of stolen good aren’t important, but the woman is important.
Is the sexual assault minimized because the politicians asked for it to be? Why didn’t Jaime DeJesus check with the judge or even Eric Gonzalez to find out the truth? Brannan hailed DeJesus’ story because the politicians controlled the article and then no one has to take responsibility for a bill that became law and hurt a woman in our community.
I’ve tried discussing one-sided reporting with DeJesus before and he was unwilling to speak to me about it.
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February 3, 2020New Church on Fifth Avenue and 80th Street
A new church opened on the corner of 81st Street and 5th Avenue.
The sign reads: “Iglesias de Evangelizacion Misioneras Jovenes Cristianos,” which translates to: The Church of Evangelical Missionaries. Young Christians.
This church is also in Coney Island.
This is a Protestant/Christian Church with a Spanish-speaking congregation. Evangelical means they teach the Gospel and spread the Word.
While it may not be your church, mosque or synagogue, a new place of worship is always welcome! More discussions on the Bible or about God is great.
This church is occupying the storefront formerly held by a Bay Ridge Classic, Milk Farm corner store.
Congratulations to the Congregation!
Happy Praying in Bay Ridge!
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February 3, 2020Put Your Gun Away 92nd Street Guy
While we were sleeping early this morning, some residents heard a gun being fired.
Councilman Brannan confirmed it.
Brannan was silent when an AR-15 was shot, but today he spoke up.
92nd Street guy – Keep your gun locked up before you hurt yourself or someone else.
Strangely, the Citizen app had very little about this.
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February 3, 2020Play and Say Kindergarten Prep Program
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February 3, 2020Smishie Book Signing in Bay Ridge – 2/8
On Saturday, February 8th, from 2-4:30 pm, Jennifer D. Grunin will be signing books at The Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 – 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge.
Smishie is a surf-inspired graphic novel that teaches young audiences how to balance the waves and find their inner palm trees.
FREE bookmarks with every purchase.
Post your FREE character photos and get your own FREE quartz crystal and BEND. DON’T BREAK wristband.
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February 2, 2020Frontus Has a High Staff Turnover
Mathylde Frontus is in the news for having a high staff turnover. See here
Her 3rd Avenue storefront was closed for a bit.
This week, at the Community Board Meeting, Mathylde’s staffer for the 3rd Avenue office was present. She was upbeat and welcomed residents to come to the office to get help or partner up on a project.
Hopefully, the new year will bring a fresh start.
Update: Frontus’ staffer was on Facebook on 2/3 trying to make light of the article. Before sharing this yesterday, I checked into it. The chief-of-staff (who I respect because he is a Bay Ridge resident, father, well-informed and an honest person) left and so did several other employees. They didn’t announce their departure on social media because they are professional.
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February 2, 2020Do You Want to Own a Grocery Story in Bay Ridge?
6928 5 Avenue is for sale for $185,000.
See the listing here.
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February 2, 2020Missing Schnoodle from Bensonhurst
Bacha has missing since January 26th. He ran out the back door of his house at 11:00 pm.
Bacha is from Bensonhurst, 63rd street & Bay Pkwy/21st Ave area.
He is a 6-year-old black schnoodle (mix of Schnauzer and Poodle)
Microchipped. Recently groomed has very short fur.
Please contact 347-634 7074
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