Assemblyman Chang Has Free Air Conditioners for Some People (60+, Health Issues, etc)
On Friday, May 9th between 2:00 and 5:00 pm, Assemblyman Lester Chang is giving away free air conditioners to those in select groups. See the flyer below.
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May 1, 2025Viking Fest at Owls Head Park – May 10, 2025
On Saturday, May 10, 2025 is the annual Viking Fest in Owl’s Head Park in Bay Ridge. Families love this free cultural event. Everyone loves seeing the huge Viking ship and the Gladiators. They have crafts and a scavenger hunt for the children.
Viking Fest 2025 in Bay Ridge
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May 1, 2025Megan’s Bench Was Restored Again – Shore Road
The beautiful rainbow bench on Shore Road was made in memory of Megan. Info:
The bench was defaced for the fourth time this week. Hate is strong.
Each time it’s had graffiti, someone take the time to repaint it because they know that the bench means a lot to many people in our community.
Thank God for all the Ridgites who cared enough to carry a rainbow of paints to the Shore Road bike path and cover the area with hope!
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May 1, 2025The NYS Assembly Passed the Medical Aide in Dying Act
This week, the NYS Assembly voted in favor of the Medical Aide in Dying Act.
I’m surprised the bill was brought to the floor. It’s a very controversial topic, Assemblyman Mike Tannousis voted against the bill and used social media to explain why he was against the bill. Listen here:
This week, I voted against the Medical Aid in Dying Act. I recognize the profound emotional weight of this issue. Witnessing a loved one suffer at the end of life is truly devastating, and every individual deserves dignity and compassion during such a difficult time, especially… pic.twitter.com/MPXZ2TgPHJ
— Mike Tannousis (@MikeTannousis) May 1, 2025
In 2017, the Brittany Maynard story brought to light MAID (Medical Aide in Dying). Maynard was 29-years-old woman living in California and she had terminal brain cancer. She was given six months to live. California does not allow MAID. She and her family moved from California to Oregon, so she could choose a physician’s assisted suicide to end her life. More info:
https://people.com/celebrity/terminally-ill-woman-brittany-maynard-has-ended-her-own-life
Will the bill pass the NYS Senate? Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, who represents Staten Island and Coney Island shared that she is supporting the bill.
Senator Andrew Gounardes did not share his view on this bill or how he would vote because he was too busy mocking Republicans on social media today (every day). Let’s vote for an adult, who isn’t interested in playing on social media, Bay Ridge.
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May 1, 2025Memorial Day Parade in Bay Ridge May 26, 2025
The Bay Ridge Memorial Day Parade is Monday, May 26th and starts at 11:00 am on 3rd Avenue and 78th Street. IT’S RAIN OR SHINE!
The parade walks down 3rd Avenue to Marine Avenue and then they make a left up to 4th Avenue.
On 4th Avenue, they make a right and head to 101st Street to go to John Paul Jones Park for the memorial service.
The veterans love when Bay Ridge cheers and claps for them!
Strolling Around 777 recorded the parade last year:
If you are up early, this is actually worth seeing as well on Shore Road and 81st Street at 10:00 am.
Some Bay Ridge businesses will have barbecues and red, white and blue drink specials. Last Year:
1) Hom at 8810 3rd Avenue has brunch.
2) The Leif Bar at 6725 5th Avenue has a barbecue after the parade every year.
3) Have a barbecue at Prospect Park – info here
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May 1, 2025Maimonides Women’s Health Institute Opened on 101st Street & 4th Avenue
This week Maimonides Doctors celebrated the opening of their place at 10033 4th Avenue.
This is across the street from Cannonball Park.
Years ago, this was a fantastic, sit-down Chinese Restaurant called Lai Yuen.
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April 30, 2025NYPD Fatally Shot Man Driving a Stolen Vehicle on the Belt Parkway Near Bath Beach
Around 8:00 pm, a 28-year-old man was shot by the police near Exit 13 on the Belt Parkway. The man was driving a Porche with PA plates that did not match.
Police tried to pull the driver over, but he refused.
Further up the Belt Parkway, other police officers set up a roadblock. The Porche swerved to avoid the roadblock and almost hit an NYPD lieutenant.
The police fired their gun and hit the driver. “The suspect was taken to the hospital where he later died. He was on federal probation for trafficking stolen cars from Pennsylvania to New York.” (Source: https://abc7ny.com/post/brooklyn-nypd-shooting-investigation-underway-man-killed-during-attempt-stop-suspected-stolen-car/16286143/)
The passenger in the Porche was taken into custody.
RIP.
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April 30, 2025Car Accident on Ft. Hamilton & 69th Street
Around 4:30 pm this afternoon, there was a bad accident involving a MTA bus, a white car and black SUV.
The small white car was smoking. The worker at the UPS store at 6823 Fort Hamilton Parkway ran to the car to help the person get out of the car. A nearby business owner called the police.
The driver of the SUV was taken away in handcuffs.
The passenger in the small white car needed an ambulance. Hopefully, they weren’t seriously hurt.
Parts from the white car:
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April 30, 2025When Foridun Maulonou Was Killed, No Mom Demanded Action in Brooklyn. No Politicians Took Action
In July 2023, 15-year-old, Foridun Maulonou was shot and killed in Brooklyn. No Moms Demanded Action anywhere in Brooklyn.
Senator Andrew Gounardes won’t tell you that. Andrew loves to take photos, but he didn’t do anything when a 15-year-old was shot on 62nd Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. Info:
https://nypost.com/2023/07/18/boy-15-dies-after-broad-daylight-shooting-in-nyc-cops
Gounardes gave $50,000 of our district’s money to New Yorkers Against Gun Violence. Why didn’t they take action when there was gun violence in Brooklyn. We have never seen them do anything.
Where were these New Yorkers Against Gun Violence? Not one person from that group took action.
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April 30, 2025Bay Ridge July Events 2025
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
1) Tour City Hall in Manhattan with Councilwoman Susan Zhuang at 2:00 pm (you have to arrive at 1:30 pm to get past security). RSVP by email or phone on the flyer below.
2) Bingo At P.C.’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue starting at 3:30 pm.
3) Rhapsody Players (Motown, Soul, Rock 60’s, 70’s and 80’s music) – Free concert in Shore Road Park on 79th Street and Shore Road at 7:00 pm.
4) Karaoke at Status Q Billards at 8218 – 3rd Avenue starting at 8:00 pm.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
1) Crafting at St. Patrick’s Church – Msgr Park’s Center from 12:30 – 2:30 pm.
2) The 68th Precinct Police are playing at Shore Road Park from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Stop by to play!
3) BINGO at Schnitzel Haus at 7319 – 5th Avenue with Tommy Eyebrows – starts at 7:00 pm.
4) Marine Park Young Adults Movie Night – Bay Ridge Young Adults attend this.
Free Movie at Seth Low Pa
5) Booze ‘N Tunes Karaoke at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue starting at 8:00 pm.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
1) John Rafferty will perform at The Wicked Monk on the corner of 95th Street and 3rd Avenue from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.
2) Open Mic Night at Kitty Kiernans at 9715 – 3rd Avenue. No purchase necessary to sing or play – starts at 8:00 pm.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Bay Ridge Summer Stroll on 3rd Avenue from 68th Street to 82nd Street from 6:00 – 10:00 pm.
2) Christmas in July Karaoke at Schnitzel Haus at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
1) Bishop Kearney Reunion for all years at 4:00 pm. More Info:
https://is.gd/EGZG64
2) Gorillafest – free concert at the Coney Island Ampitheater – starts at 4:00 pm
3) The Dexter’s will play at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue at 6:00 pm.
Sunday, July 27, 2025
1) Climate Cafe in South Brooklyn from 1:30 – 3:00 pm in Marine Park.
2) AJ will be at The Wicked Monk on the corner of 95th Street and 3rd Avenue from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
3) The High Tides at Hunter’s Steak and Ale House on 4th Avenue.
3) Tambour Kings at Delia’s Lounge on 9224 – 3rd Avenue from 7:30 – 10:30 pm.
Monday, July 28, 2025
The Dexters will play at The Leif Bar.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
1) Bingo At P.C.’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue starting at 3:30 pm.
2) The Electrix (Grateful Dead Cover Band) – Free concert in Shore Road Park on 79th Street and Shore Road at 7:00 pm.
There is a preshow by the students from the School of Rock at 6:00 pm:
4) Karaoke at Status Q Billards at 8218 – 3rd Avenue starting at 8:00 pm.
4) Sal and Al’s Triviarama at The Kettle Black at 8622 – 3rd Avenue at 8:00 pm. Schwarzenegger and Stallone Trivia.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
1) Crafting at St. Patrick’s Church – Msgr Park’s Center from 12:30 – 2:30 pm.
2) The 68th Precinct Police are playing at Shore Road Park from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Stop by to play!
3) Fundraiser for Grandma’s Love at Gargiulo’s Pizza Garden at 2911 West 15th Street in Coney Island from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. RSVP -> https://is.gd/vm4Nqg
4) BINGO at Schnitzel Haus at 7319 – 5th Avenue with Tommy Eyebrows – starts at 7:00 pm.
5) Bay Ridge Chessmates meets from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue. This is for players of all levels.
6) Booze ‘N Tunes Karaoke at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue starting at 8:00 pm.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
1) Food Pantry for those that need it – starting at 10:00 am.
2) Encypher will play at The Wicked Monk on the corner of 95th Street and 3rd Avenue from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
3) BINGO Night on the rocks at 1861 Cropsey Avenue at 7:00 pm.
4) Open Mic Night at Kitty Kiernans at 9715 – 3rd Avenue. No purchase necessary to sing or play – starts at 8:00 pm.
See August Events in Bay Ridge:
https://is.gd/O2xCR0
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April 29, 2025TD Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday, May 4th
People love the TD Five Boro Bike Tour that is taking place on Sunday, May 4th, except those who need to get around on Sunday! 32,000 people wearing helmets will be participating.
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This is a 40 mile leisure bike tour through the boroughs.
In our area, the cyclists will be on the highway, but there is a lot of traffic on the streets as cars are diverted to different streets because of the bike tour.
This ride closes the Brooklyn Queens Expressway from Atlantic Ave to over the lower level of the Verrazano Bridge (both ways) from 12:00 am Sunday morning to 7:00 pm.
Streets are open in Bay Ridge, but the Gowanas and the lower level of the Verrazzano Bridge is closed. You can use the upper level of the Verrazzano is open going both ways, but there is a lot of traffic.
The traffic is a mess in Bay Ridge from 1-7 pm. We got caught in it three years ago – traffic was at a standstill on many streets
Since people can’t use the BQE, the streets are jammed – try leave the area very early and return later OR do a local day in Bay Ridge.
Some people asked where they can they watch the TD Bike Tour in Bay Ridge.
Unlike the NYC marathon, the bike tour travels on the Gowanas Expressway to the lower level of the Verrazzano Bridge. You can see the bike riders from the 92nd Street Overpass.
Five boro bike tour heading down the Carroll Gardens BQE trench pic.twitter.com/fL4I1roBkF
— Kevin Duggan (@kduggan16) August 29, 2021
If you have a view of the Gowanas Expressway, you would be able to see the cyclists enjoying their ride.
You can see photos of the ride here.
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April 29, 2025New Chickie Penell Sandwich at The Firefly
The Brooklyn Firefly is at 7003 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge.
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