Pier 69 Market Opens in Bay Ridge

Welcome to Bay Ridge, Pier 69 Market. There used to be a coffee shop at  10 – 69th Street, but now there are new owners and they made this place very charming!

I heard Pier 69 Market had good coffee. I went and tried it. Their coffee is FANTASTIC….and I am kinda picky about coffee.

Even the cup is amazing…..the dark section on the cup makes it easy to grip and you don’t feel any heat through it.   

If you can’t figure out where this it, Pier 69 Market is on 69th Street (Bay Ridge Avenue) between Shore Road and Narrows Avenue. It’s steps away from the 69th Street Pier and the entrance to the Shore Road bike path. It’s also next to the cute doggy daycare.

Residents who catch the ferry at the Pier are going to love this place!

I can see it easily becoming a great place for Ridgites to hang out and drink hot coffee/cocoa in the Winter and to cool off with an iced coffee or ice cream in the Summer!

Pier 69 Market is open Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm.  I didn’t notice the weekend hours, but you can call them at their charming number 718-777-6969. Yes, they have wifi.

I love the old sign over the refrigerators.

It’s a regular market and sells an assortment of drinks…..

……….and food too.

In the refrigerated section, I found these pickles.  They are very good (if you like wasabi – which we do).

They also had a nice selection of baked items in the counter refrigerator.

Beautiful tables. It can seat about 15 – 20 people – maybe more when it gets busy!

Congratulations to the new owners. They made a beautiful coffee shop and store in Bay Ridge! Many years of success!!

Pier 69 Market, I will be back to visit you soon!

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Where Can I See Fireworks on New Year’s Eve?

In Brooklyn, you can see fireworks for the new year at:

• Coney Island or anywhere around Coney Island. Yes, Coney Island is busy, but the countdown is worth seeing. This year they are having a huge celebration in Coney Island and free activities start at 6:00 pm.   Just don’t be a rush to leave because it’s crazy during that time. Chill and go have a drink at one of the new places.

• Prospect Parkhas some fireworks at 12:00 it’s okay – a lot of families go to this.  A lot of people go for dinner in Park Slope and then head to Grand Army  Plaza around 11 pm.  They give out hot chocolate around 11:00 or 11:30 pm.

• Walk over the Brooklyn Bridge at midnight and you will see the Macy’s Fireworks.   There are organized walks for tourists, but NY’ers don’t need someone talking them around the city.   

See the Parties that are happening in Bay Ridge and Brooklyn

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Two Hornets Flying Past Bay Ridge Tomorrow 12/28

There is a planned Military aircraft flyover near the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Thursday, according to the Notify NYC alert system. If you are walking on the pier or Shore Road, you may catch a glimpse of the hornets or maybe just hear them scream by!

Two Navy F/A-18s will fly over the Hudson River, north to the Tappan Zee Bridge, then fly south and near the Verrazano Bridge around 1:00 pm.

The aircraft will fly between 2,500 and 3,000 feet.

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What is Open On New Years Day in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn? 2018

 Happy 2018! What is there to do on New Year’s Day in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn?

• Bay Ridge Restaurants open for brunch on New Year’s Day

• The Polar Bear Club will be doing their annual swim at Coney Island Beach at 1:00 pm. Start the year off with a refreshing swim or go and watch them. Anyone can swim – it’s free, but you have to register. Meet on the Boardwalk in Coney Island a little before 1:00 pm on Sunday.  A lot of people like to watch the event from Ruby’s Bar located at 1213 Boardwalk West or Coney Island Brewing Company 1904 Coney Island Avenue

Also sold at The Wicked Monk in Bay Ridge

• The NY Aquarium in Coney Island is open on New Years Day from 10:00 am -4:30 pm so many people like to go there after watching the polar bears swim.  People who have a wristband from the Polar Bear Swim, get in free.  

• Magic Show at Coney Island Museum  12 PM and 3 PM $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. The museum is at 1208 Surf Avenue. 

• Fairytale Island in Bay Ridge is open from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. For children up to 8 years old.  7110 – 3rd Avenue

• Superstar Family Fun Center   736 – 61st Street  has open play from 12 pm to 6 pm. (12 years old and younger – must wear socks).

• Grab some bread and go feed some swans and ducks. It’s awesome because there aren’t a lot of other people there.

• Prospect Park Zoo is open on New Years Day too

• Ikea is open from 10 am to 9 pm (regular hours) on New Years Day

• Ice skating at Prospect Park and events all day at Prospect Park

• Aviator is open 

• There’s a train show at the New York Botanic Garden which is open 10 am – 4 pm (the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is closed)

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Next Book Club Meeting at St. Andrews

You have until March to read this book – get on it! Thousands of people have reviewed this book.

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Shinobi Ninja Sticker Jerk

In Brooklyn, the weak place stickers on street poles.

If you are going to tag, then do it right. Take out some spray paint and put your name. If you are just going to be a nerd at the computer printing some fonts on sticker paper, stay home and put them on your mamma’s wall.

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Best Blocks for Lights in Bay Ridge

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Apply to Be An NYPD Admin

NYC Job Opening – NYC Police Administrative Aide – great job work in the NYPD office. The last day to apply for this job is December 26th. Test in April.

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Kids Cooking Club

Sprouts Cooking Club is a not-for-profit that has  hands-on healthy cooking classes for kids. Children are taught by the chefs at restaurants. Classes are for children in kindergarten to high school. At the end of each class, the children sit down and eat a meal with their instructor and classmates. All skill levels welcome.

Menus will include: ravioli, flatbread,  sushi — no two classes are alike.

Scholarships are available – apply here.

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Dyker Heights Christmas Town

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MASONRY RESTORATION TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM in Brooklyn

MASONRY RESTORATION  TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM  at 783 4th Avenue (27th Street) in Brooklyn

This opportunity for New Yorkers between the ages of 18 and 27 to  pursue a career in the skilled building trades, such as brick masonry, stonemasonry and landmark preservation. The program  is offered by Green-Wood in partnership with Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT).

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN!

The 10-week paid Masonry Restoration Technician Training Program begins in March 2018. Interns selected by Green-Wood and OBT will learn how to care for historic buildings made of marble, granite and brownstone – a highly sought-after skill in today’s market. Green-Wood’s historic mausoleums will be utilized as the foundation for the training.

The mission of the program is to prepare participants for entry-level construction positions in stone restoration and associated trades. This unique initiative is a collaboration between OBT, Green-Wood, World Monuments Fund, and the International Masonry Institute.

There are open houses at OBT on January 10 from 1 pm to 4 pm; January 24 from 6 pm to 8 pm; and February 7 from 6 pm to 8 pm.

To register or for more information, please call OBT at 718-369-0303.

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Councilman Brannan’s Inauguration 1/21/18

Everyone is invited to attend Councilman Brannan’s Inauguration on January 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Xaverian High School.  RSVP here

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