Vito LaBella is Against the City of Yes. Andrew Gounardes Supports the City of Yes

Vito LaBella submitted this testimony against the City of Yes. Andrew Gounardes quietly supported the City of Yes. At the St. Anselm Meeting, Andrew Gounardes was there with his baseball cap on, but did not speak.

If you think the City of Yes is bad, wait until you see Andrew Gounardes’ video about Faith Based Housing (See here)

Andrew Gounardes has been too interested in what lobbyists want.

a) Community Board 10 heard a presentation from one company about car sharing. Get Around, a new car-sharing company was given street parking on several streets in Bay Ridge. Our community already had several car-sharing companies that rented lots in the area. Community Board 10 did not reveal that Andrew Gounardes supported this company. (See here) The company didn’t survive in NYC. This video shows why Gounardes should not be a senator: (See here)

Justin Brannan made Bay Ridge lose parking because he was lobbied over loading zones. (See here) CB 10 spoke about the loading zones, but did not mention Brannan and the lobbyists. Like Gounardes’ GetAround Cars, CB 10 was not allowed to vote on this either.

b) Red Light Camera company, American Traffic Solutions (More info here)

c) Donations from the Tebele Family – Brooklyn Marine Terminal Task Force- Andrew Gounardes should recuse himself because he accepted this money. Charles Tebele is on the EDC. (See here)

d) Last November, Andrew Gounardes and Grubhub were in political pac against Bay Ridge. Both Grubhub and Gounardes (as well as others) contributed $5000 each to make a campaign against Justin Brannan’s opponent. Gounardes was not transparent about this PAC. He is listed below as Andrew for New You. Look at the other groups who are involved:

e) Andrew Gounardes gave a $50,000 check to New Yorkers Against Violence. That week, the group was giving out endorsements to Democrats. When Faridun Mavlonov was shot and killed on 20th Avenue and 63rd Street, there was no New Yorkers Against Violence or Moms Demand Action in Brooklyn. Andrew Gounades didn’t do anything with Iwen Chu. (Info)

f) Why did Andrew Gounardes accept money from the Greater New York Auto Dealers Association Political Action Committee to represent car dealerships? Is this why dealership vehicles are parked all over our community? On Poly Place, Gounardes told the community that the vehicles would be removed, but he never took action on that street.

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Grey Striped Cat Found on 92nd St & Battery Ave

This morning a hungry striped cat was by 129 Battery Avenue. He stopped (here – see video) for breakfast.

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Writing Workshop for High School Students

Six week writing workshop for high school students at 361 Lewis Ave. at, Macon Street in Bed Stuy. (Register here)

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Is Fishing Happening at the Mailbox on 3rd Avenue and 84th Street or the Mail Facility?

A Bay Ridge resident shared that he recently mailed a check to a charity. He put the envelope in the blue mailbox on the corner of 3rd Avenue and 84th Street in Bay Ridge. Thank you to this neighbor for sharing this information!

The Bay Ridge resident was contacted by his bank because his stolen checks were listed for sale on the Dark Web. Checks are sold to thieves who whitewash them to use. The resident was lucky because the bank was able to cancel the account number before anything was done.

This resident told the police and the police did not seem to care. He also reported it to the Postal Inspector.

A few weeks ago, there was a note on the two mailboxes on 75th and 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge also saying that checks were stolen! More residents were trying to give neighbors a heads-up that thieves have targeted these boxes with glue and they are stealing checks.

The Post Office is going to want to take away these boxes, but people in our community use these boxes. A clever Bay Ridge woman (with beautiful hair) recommended that the mailboxes be secured in indoor locations, like banks.

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Bensonhurst – Man Trying Side Doors

This morning around 9:00 am, a man was going to homes on 77th Street and 20th Avenue, He was checking the front and side doors of the home. Make sure your doors are locked.

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Bay Thai Restaurant on 3rd Avenue Closed

Bay Thai Restaurant at 6735 3 Avenue closed. They were doing delivery and pick up only in October. A for rent sign is in the window.

This restaurant was there for many years and will be missed in Bay Ridge!

The staff said they were moving to Jersey City.

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November Events in Bay Ridge – 2024

Sunday, November 17, 2024

1) Four Sunday Yoga classes in Bay Ridge – $60 – Good deal! 9:30 – 10:30 am.

2) GayRidge Monthly Coffee at City League Coffee Roaster at 6808 – 4th Avenue from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.

3) Commodore Barry Club is having lunch and you can join them.

4) The Emerald Society is having Sunday Seisiun of Irish Music at The Wicked Monk on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome – $50.00 (Get ticket here)

5) Cat and kitten adoptions at My Natural Pet at 8318 – 5th Avenue from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.

6) Sip and Stich at Cream Coffee Shop at 7210 – 3rd Avenue from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Grab your favorite drink/pastry and join us in finishing up a project, swapping some goods, or just to have a good time showing off your work to everyone

Monday, November 18, 2024

1) The Bay Ridge Jewish Center is having a Challah Baking Class for 15 families from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. (Reserve your spot here – $18 per family)

2) Luna Park’s Frost Fest starts in Coney Island. **Skating rink**

3) Community Board 10 has a meeting at 7:00 pm at Fort Hamilton Senior Center at 9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

1) PC’s Bar at 7215 5th Avenue has BINGO from 3:30 – 6:30 pm.

2) Family Karaoke at Schnitzel Haus at 7319 – 5th Avenue starts at 5:00 pm.

3) PS 413 Open House at 280 Senator Street at 5:00 pm for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students.

4) Paint and Sip at The Leif at 6725 – 5th Avenue from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. $25

5) Drink and Play darts or board games at Kitty Kiernan’s at 9715 – 3rd Avenue starting at 8:00 pm.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

1) Bay Ridge Prep Open House at 9:00 am

2) Greenspa has a lot of nice events – some are free – See here

3) Bluegrass By the Bridge Open Jam Session at Delia’s Lounge at 9224 – 3rd Avenue from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

4) Karaoke at The Leif at 6725 – 5th Avenue from 8:00 pm –

5) BINGO at Schnitzel Haus at Schnitzel Haus at 7319 – 5th Avenue – begins at 7:00 pm.

6) Sip and play chess at Townhouse 275 at 7:30 pm. (Instagram)

Thursday, November 21, 2024

1) Blood drive at Fort Hamilton High School 7:30 – 1:30 pm.

2) BINGO at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 3rd Avenue from 3:30 – 6:30 pm.

3) Bay Ridge Catholic Academy is having Open House at 6:00 pm. (Info here)

4) Amanda Jean Boutique – Sip and Shop on 3rd Avenue (Register here)

5) Young Catholic Adults between 18-35 are meeting at Colbert Center at St. Anselm’s at 7:00 pm.

6) BINGO at Blue Corn Restaurant at 6916 – 18th Avenue begins at 7:00 pm.

7) Italian Feast cooking class at The Common Park Slope at 548 4th Avenue at 6:00 pm. (Register here)

8) Kitty Kiernan’s Open Mic at 9715 – 3rd Avenue starts at 8:30 pm. Anyone can sing, play or perform – no purchase necessary.

Friday, November 22, 2024

1) Thanksgiving Boba Sip and Paint at Tea and Milk from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. (Register here)

2) St. Dominic’s Outreach: A Night to Be Thankful. $10 a person or $40 family. 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The money goes to St. Dominic’s Homeless Outreach.

3) Tony Travis at Hunters Steak and Ale House on 4th Avenue from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

4) Dinner Drag Show at Sofia’s on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge.

Saturday, November 23, 2024

1) Cupcake Decorating at The Ridge Shop from 2:00 – 3:00 — for children under 6 years old. (Register here)

2) Boozy Bingo at The Bean Post at 7525 – 5th Avenue at 2:00 pm

3) Knights of Columbus Game Show Fundraiser for Suicide Prevention.

4) Booze and Tunes Karaoke at The Leif starting at 10:00 pm.

5) Paper Lanterns and Blink 182 Tribute band play at The Wicked Monk on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street starting at 11:00 pm.

Sunday, November 24, 2024

1) Msgr. Michael Phillip’s 90th Birthday Party at Meletia Hall at St. Anselm at 365 – 83rd Street following the 12:00 pm mass.

2) Greek Dance-A-Thon from 12:00 – 2:00 pm at Stavroula Angelakos-Gabriel Auditorium at 8502 Ridge Blvd.

3) GayRidge reads This Body I Wore: A Memoir at 2:00 pm at The Lockyard at 9221 – 5th Avenue.

4) Jimmy Bradley Memorial Foundation 4th Annual Fundraising Event will be held at The Wicked Monk from 2:00 – 6:00 pm.

5) Friendsgiving Brunch at Delia’s Lounge from 1:00 – 7:00 pm.

6) BINGO at The Pour House from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

1) PC’s Bar at 7215 5th Avenue has BINGO from 3:30 – 6:30 pm.

2) Open House at MS 407 – Middle School on 86th Street 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

3) Thanksgiving pies baking class at The Common Park Slope at 548 4th Avenue at 6:00 pm. (Register here)

4) Drink and Play darts or board games at Kitty Kiernan’s at 9715 – 3rd Avenue starting at 8:00 pm.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 –

Thanksgiving Eve

1) Blood Drive at the 60th Precinct on West 8th Street from 10:00 – 4:00 pm.

2) BINGO at Schnitzel Haus at Schnitzel Haus at 7319 – 5th Avenue – begins at 7:00 pm.

3) Fast Forward is playing at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge starting at 6:00 pm. $10 cover charge.

4) Holla Back will play at the Wicked Monk on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street starting at 11:00 pm.

Thursday, November 28, 2024

See restaurants in Bay Ridge that are open on Thanksgiving here.

Friday, November 29, 2024

1) Christmas Nutcracker and Story time at The Ridge Kids Shop from 2-3:00 pm for children under 6 years old. (Register here)

2) Tony Travis at Hunters Steak and Ale House on 4th Avenue from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

Saturday, November 30th

1) The Head and South Band will play at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge starting at 6:00 pm. $10 cover charge.

2) Booze and Tunes Karaoke at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue from 10:00 pm –

3) Paint and Sip at The Leif at 6725 – 5th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. $25

4) The 7th Realm will play at The Wicked Monk on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street at 11:00 pm.

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Gus Constantellis Headlining NY Comedy

Gus Constantellis, a comedian from Bay Ridge is headlining New York Comedy Club for New York Comedy Festival on November 12th! (Tickets here)

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Anti-Palestinian Attack in Brooklyn – Why Did the Police Wait So Long to Share the Information?

On Friday, October 25th at 11:57 om, a 32-year-old woman and 31-year-old man were punched in the face multiple times. (Source) The four attackers said Palestinian slurs as they hit the couple. This happened on the Flatbush Avenue Extension near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. This area is Brooklyn Commons – it used to be called Metrotech.

The woman has a serious eye injury. The man had a gash on his face. They were taken to Methodist Hospital. (Source)

The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating. If you have information call the Crimestoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.

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Information about this attack was shared late on Thursday, October 31st. Why was there such a delay in sharing this information?

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Eight Million for a Generic Park Setup at Russell Petersen Playground in Bay Ridge?

Is Justin Brannan laughing because eight million dollars is being spent on a generic park setup?

Eight million dollars is too much to pay.

The parks Brannan has been involved with look like they come from a kit, while other new parks in NYC look amazing. (See here)

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Tommy as Guy Fieri on Halloween – So Good!

See the video (