Events in Bay Ridge in June 2020
Friday June 5th to June 7th – Governors Ball – Randall’s Island
Sunday, June 7, 2020
1) Bishop Kearney Way – street renaming. Mass and ceremony.
2) 5th Avenue Festival – 69th Street to 85th Street from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Vendors Contact: 718-238-8181 [email protected]
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
January 10, 2020Bay Ridge Academy…..errrrr St. Anselm
The Catholics schools are supposed to be combining, but they are advertising for next year with the name of one of the schools. WOW. How rude!
I guess the person who made the flyer wants to say, “HA HA WE WON,” rather than come and see what great things we are doing with the new school.
By now their promotional material should have the new school’s name.
BTW, the yellow text on white or the white text on yellow looks terrible.
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
January 10, 2020Free Astrologer in Bay Ridge on 1/23
On January 23rd from 7-9 pm, an astrologer named Susan Gribalaban will be at The Ridge Kids Store at 8122 – 3rd Avenue.
This event with @susannegribalaban is FREE. You can lean about your Chinese zodiac animal sign, drink Prosecco, and eat cheese!
And see the Ridge Kids Children’s Store, if you haven’t visited it yet!
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
January 9, 2020Why Won’t Radiofree Bay Ridge Let the Community Hear Both Sides?
Interestingly, a group called Radio Free Bay Ridge did an interview with the people who supported the BID and the coalition against the BID. RadioFree Bay Ridge only released the podcast of those who support the BID. #SomethingIsn’tRightHere.
Why are people always trying to control the news in Bay Ridge instead of sharing the truth?
Why would anyone want to make Third Avenue like Fifth Avenue? Fifth Avenue is a mess with so many store closures. We wouldn’t want to see 3rd Avenue Merchants shut down because of the added fees for a BID. You can see the Bay Ridge BiD only promotes a few businesses on their website or Instagram.
Anthony from the No Bid Group took over two hours of his time to talk to Dan from Radiofree Bay Ridge (RFBR confirmed it was two hours). Anthony waned to explain why a BID is unnecessary and the merchants can work together, rather than increase fees on everyone.
Radiofree Bay Ridge wrote they never intended to share Anthony’s recording and it was for research purposes. WHAT?! Anthony met with RFBR because he believed they wanted to tell the full story. But RFBR just censored Anthony and our community with a one-sided story!
RFBR’s deliberate censorship of the coalition against the BID makes it seem like Anthony said something very important and someone doesn’t want us to know! If the No Bid group was saying something untrue, why wouldn’t RFBR show that?
Dan asked Anthony how can Third Avenue compete with Industry City? Did Anthony’s reply that the Avenue can’t compete with Industry City not fit with Dan’s perspective? Anthony and the Merchants on Third Avenue understand that people love NEW, but 3rd Avenue is a Neighborhood shopping area – it’s not Industry City, which the government has poured money into.
The Anti-BID Merchants have a lot of good ideas, which are low cost AND will bring the merchants back together! They should take a year and work together!
We have asked Radiofree Bay Ridge to release the interview! Don’t censor us RFBR!
Bay Ridge has a history of one-sided reporting….show it all and let people decide for themselves.
The 3rd Avenue BID Steering Committee claimed people wanted the 3rd Avenue BID. If people wanted it, it would have been created already. We are glad so many people are voting against the BID as our merchants have enough bills. See here
Interestingly, RadioFree Bay Ridge also stated that the Fifth Avenue BID had money disappear (not under the current manager though). That’s the first we heard about that!
Here’s what RadioFree Bay Ridge won’t tell you:
a) Property taxes assessments went up….taxes were already HIGH. There is no end in sight.
b) The water bill went up $250 (see here)
c) NYC Council voted and signed a bill to allow only a limited amount of carting companies in each area. The Third Avenue Merchants will be forced to use the carting companies on the list. Guess what…those companies are probably going to charge more for the carting. Antonio Reynoso sponsored the bill and was called out for creating a monopoly by Errol Louis on Channel 1 News (Reynoso put his head down when he was called out).
The steering committee has people who don’t own property or businesses pushing for a BID to be formed because they could potentially work for the BID. The businesses on our avenue were formed by people who put all their money and hard work into this community – they can’t keep losing! Non-owners should not be pushing this. While it is fine for them to be on the committee, they should not be calling for a BID when there are so many against it. The people who don’t own property or a business on 3rd Avenue should disclose that they could stand to benefit from doing business with the BID in the future.
The lack of diversity on the steering committee should embarrass everyone. You live in a culturally-diverse neighborhood with business owners from various background. The steering committee needs to have people that are bilingual and can speak with various store owners and welome them in!
By the way, we don’t actually think RadioFree Bay Ridge will release the video. There used to be another member of RFBR, but she left. She was very down-to-earth. She was replaced and the podcasts are quite different now.
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
January 9, 2020Cute Dog at Sean Casey Animal Rescue
Brownie is an adorable 1-year-old Labrador mix.
Brownie is a happy goofy boy that would love a home to call his own. Brownie is outgoing and brings a smile to everyone he comes in contact with.
Sean Casey Animal Rescue 153 East 3rd Street Brooklyn NY 11218
Open daily from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Topics: Brooklyn | No Comments »
January 9, 2020Tennis Classes for Children in Bay Ridge
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
January 9, 2020Lioni’s Hereos Debuts First Vegan Hero
Lioni’s Italian Heroes is known for their amazing sandwiches. Now they added a vegan meatball hero.
The new sandwich, called the V1, incorporates meatballs from The Green Palat, delicious sauce and Lioni’s amazing bread. Their bread is always soft and fresh – no matter what time of the day you get a sandwich.
On this new sandwich, you can add add banana peppers or broccoli rabe!
With so many people becoming vegans or vegetarians for health or environmental reasons, it’s nice to see local places making additions to their menu.
Lioni’s is located at 7803 15th Avenue – their number: 718 232-1411. See their menu here
See other places with vegan options in Bay Ridge here
Topics: Dyker Heights | No Comments »
January 9, 2020Marco Kepi Gets Golden’s Endorsement
Shorefront News published that Marco Kepi got Marty Golden’s endorsement for Nicole Malliotakis’ vacant seat.
Michael Tannousis seemed surprised in the video when Golden gave Kepi a very enthusiastic endorsement.
The Conservative Party backed Tannousis, but it would have made sense for them to check with Golden before doing so.
Kepi was loyal to Golden and his admiration for Golden has always been apparent, so this endorsement shouldn’t have come as a surprise to anyone.
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
January 9, 2020Car Stolen on Shore Road Last Night
A car that was parked on Shore Road was stolen last night. (Writing it here to keep track)
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
January 9, 2020Sew for Austalian Wildlife in Bay Ridge
On Sunday, January 19th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, a group will meet at My Natural Pet 8318 – 5th Avenue and set items to help the Australian Wildlife. Space is limited – register here
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
January 8, 2020Events in Bay Ridge in May 2020
Friday, May 1, 2020
1) Fashion Show at Dyker Beach Golf Course – Sponsored by BF8.
2) Our Lady Queen of Peace Spring Gift Card Bingo Event 6:30 pm
3) Two Night Retreat in Long Island – May 1st to May 3rd with St. A’s – $185 includes private room and all meals. Bus $15 extra.
4) Shilelagh Law at the Wicked Monk 10 pm – 1:00 am. 9510 – 3rd Avenue. Bay Ridge loves Shilelagh Law!
Saturday, May 2, 2020
1) Brooklyn Half Marathon – details here
Sunday, May 3, 2020
1) Norwegian Day Parade Fund$Raiser at the Salty Dog from 4-8 pm (75th & 3rd Ave/Brooklyn)($20 per person). For more info: [email protected]
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Cinco de mayo – Loco Lobo’s already began the countdown! See here
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Friday, May 8, 2020
1)Spring Fling – Seth Low’s Auction Fundraiser.
Sunday, May 10th
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Fort Hamilton Army Base – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Call 718-765-7368 or make reservation here.
Wednesday, May 13th
On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, there will be an Iftar Feast on 5th Avenue between 73rd and Ovington Avenue…First time for this large feast on 5th!
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Ladies Night at Catrina’s Restaurant
Friday, May 15, 2020
1) Fort Hamilton Army Base Designer Bag BINGO
Sunday, May 17th
1) The Norwegian Parade on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge – see here
Saturday, May 23rd
1) Owls Head Park – Volunteers needed from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Sunday, May 24th
5th Avenue Weekend Walk – 68th to 72nd Street
Monday, May 25, 2020
1) Memorial Day Parade in Bay Ridge – The 151-year-old historic parade in Brooklyn starts on 78th Street and Third Avenue at 10 a.m. It finishes at John Paul Jones Park in Bay Ridge with a memorial service and a 21-gun salute by the U.S. Army.
Friday, May 29, 2020
1) Annual Golf Outing by St. Anselm Youth Activities
Saturday, May 30th
1) Owls Head Park – Volunteers needed from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
January 8, 2020Gino’s Was Reviewed by Barstool Pizza Review
I loved seeing Anthony from Gino’s Pizza looking on in the video. He KNOWS his pizza is good!
Barstool Pizza Reviews enjoyed the slice from Gino’s.
Elegante Pizzeria fans were not happy that David Portnoy rated Gino’s Pizza higher than Elegante’s. (See here)
Gino’s is at 7414 5th Avenue.
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
« Previous Entries <<|>> Next Entries »