Bay Ridge Pizza Wars – May 3, 2026

Bay Ridge has a lot of good pizzerias. But who makes the best Sicilian slice?

On Sunday, May 3, 2026, Pizza Wars starts at The Brooklyn Firefly at 7003 – 3rd Avenue.

These are the twelve pizzerias participating in Pizza Wars:

Grab your besties and get tickets (and a free hat for the first 140 people) here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-pizza-wars

If you can’t attend, but what to support the 3rd Avenue Merchants event, get a raffle ticket. You can win a pie from twelve pizzerias!

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Good Luck Chef Thomas Perone! Mangi Mangi Cooking Competition in Italy

Good luck to Chef Thomas Perone! Perone, the owner of Brooklyn Roots and The Corner Restaurant in Bay Ridge is competing in The Mangi Mangi Cooking Competition in Naples, Italy.

Chef Perrone brought the important things from Brooklyn to Italy to win – Damien, tomatoes, salt and his knife covered with the “Spread Love It’s the Brooklyn Way” slogan.

Bring home the win!

The video may be on their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/mangi_mangi_show

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Kathy Hochul’s Opponent, Bruce Blakeman is Rallying in Gravesend, Brooklyn

Bruce Blakeman is having a rally outside the homeless shelter location at 2501 – 86th Street at 2:30 pm today. Blakeman is running against Governor Hochul. His website: https://www.blakemanfornewyork.com

Governor Hochul has never visited Gravesend – even with people protesting because they are afraid of a homeless shelter for 150 men being added to their community.

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Lester Chang Talks About the Assault on 60th Street and 7th Avenue

Assemblyman Lester Chang shared that a woman was assaulted on 60th Street and 7th Avenue. He said that the block was poorly lit because a lot of people don’t have lights outside their home.

Assemblyman Chang said he was going to look into improving the lighting on the block and near the bus stop.

Chang didn’t know how the victim was doing, but the 72nd Street police said the perp was still in jail.

See the video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=26758317813825216

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Xaverian High School Will Break Grounds For Their New Wing

Xaverian High School is expanding and adding an exploration and innovation center. They are breaking ground this Spring and expect the new wing to be ready in 2027.

This new twenty-six million dollar wing will be for new classrooms, a science lab, a fabrication lab and a rooftop terrace. The chapel will also be moved into the new wing. Sixth graders to twelfth graders will use the new wing.

If you recall, the residents off MacKay Place were not happy about a giant cross that was going to be added to the expansion. On the recent photos, I don’t see the cross. Have they changed their plans?

Info:

More info: https://www.xaverian.org/giving/look-to-the-stars-capital-campaign/exploration-and-innovation-center

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June Events in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn – 2026

Monday, June 1, 2026

1) Holy Cross Outreach Center’s Fundraiser in memory of Zoe Koutsoupakis at Cebu from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

2) Not in Bay Ridge, but an excellent Greek Festival.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

1) St Finbar’s Golden Age Club at 138 Bay 20th Street has BINGO on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. 718-236-33122) 

2) PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue. Kim has BINGO at 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Usually with a complimentary buffet or snacks)

3) Book signing with  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Dorit Kemsley at The Bookmark Shoppe on 3rd Avenue at 6:00 pm. Info:

https://bookmarkshoppe.com/event/2026-06-02/book-signing-rhobh-star-dorit-kemsley

4) Triviarama with Sal and Al at The Kettle Black at 8622 – 3rd Avenue.Tonight: Pop Culture Trivia

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

1) Blood Drive outside of The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue from 10:00 am – 7:45 pm.

2) St Ephrem’s Friendship Club 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy has BINGO on Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. It is in the Msgr. Peter V Kain Hall. 

3) BINGO at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton at 4:00 pm.

4) All movies at the Alpine Movie Theater at 6817 – 5th Avenue are $6.00 – all day. What’s playing today? https://www.alpinecinemas.com/showtimes

5) BINGO at The Schnitzel Haus at 114 Bay Ridge Avenue at 7:00 pm.

6) Bay Ridge Chessmates plays at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. All levels welcome – even people just starting out. No charge, but everyone makes purchase of one food or drink item from the restaurant.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

1) Shakespeare in the Park tickets will be given out at Sunset Park Library today at 5108 – 4th Avenue. Info here:

https://info-faqpt.helpscoutdocs.com/article/591-brooklyn-borough-distributions

2) Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s at 9715 – 3rd Avenue starting at 8:00 pm. No purchase necessary to sing or perform.

Friday, June 5, 2026

1) The Bay Ridge Homeschool Connection is meeting at Sarava – the Modern Bistro at 6819 3rd Avenue at 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. If you are homeschool-curious, come find your tribe! Meet local families, swap tips, plan summer meetups, and get a head start on fall. Kids are welcome.

2) Not in Bay Ridge, but an excellent Greek Festival.

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1) Free Family Fun Day at Shore Road Park. 12:00 – 3:00 pm.

2) Hysterical Coney Island : An Art Memoir 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

3) A local group of Bay Ridge friends are kicking off a new cover band project called HEYNOW! Their debut gig is at The Kettle Black, at 8622 3rd Avenue from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.

4) Book launch for Masha Sova’s novel, Godbound at The Bookmark Shoppe at 3:00 pm. Info: https://bookmarkshoppe.com/events/2026/06

6) Sourdough Bread Making Class in Bay Ridge

Sourdough Class – In just 3 hours, you’ll learn how to create sourdough bread from scratch. This is a hands-on workshop. $95 Call or text 347-209-7689 to reserve a spot ($45 deposit)

8) Haunted Bay Ridge Tour with James Scully at 6:30 pm. More info and get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-bay-ridge-revised-tickets-1987612124369

9) Andy Adams will be at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue from 7:00 – 10:00 pm.

10) Not in Bay Ridge, but an excellent Greek Festival.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

1) Corpus Christi Processions

2) GayRidge Pride Event at Owl’s Head Park 12:00 – 5:00 pm

3) Barbecue Fundraiser for Tom Stanton, who is running for NYS Senate.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1) St Finbar’s Golden Age Club at 138 Bay 20th Street has BINGO on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. 718-236-33122) 

2) PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue. Kim has BINGO at 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Usually with a complimentary buffet or snacks)

3) Self defense class 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Must register.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1) St Ephrem’s Friendship Club 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy has BINGO on Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. It is in the Msgr. Peter V Kain Hall. 

2) BINGO at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton at 4:00 pm.

3) All movies at the Alpine Movie Theater at 6817 – 5th Avenue are $6.00 – all day. What’s playing today? https://www.alpinecinemas.com/showtimes

4) BINGO at The Schnitzel Haus at 114 Bay Ridge Avenue at 7:00 pm.

5) Bay Ridge Chessmates plays at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. All levels welcome – even people just starting out. No charge, but everyone makes purchase of one food or drink item from the restaurant.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1) Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s at 9715 – 3rd Avenue starting at 8:00 pm. No purchase necessary to sing or perform.

Friday, June 12, 2026

1) Irish Haven World Cup Benefit – Rain the Bar for Emmett. Doors open at 6:00 pm.

2) Romance Book Club – meet at 7:00 pm at The Bookmark Shoppe on 3rd Avenue. Discussion: While You Were Seething by Charlotte Stein. Info: https://bookmarkshoppe.com/event/2026-06-12/romance-book-club

Saturday, June 13, 2026

1) Relay For Life of Brooklyn. Visit relayforlife.org/brooklynny for more information and to register.

2) Sourdough Bread Making Class in Bay Ridge

Sourdough Class – In just 3 hours, you’ll learn how to create sourdough bread from scratch. This is a hands-on workshop. $95 Call or text 347-209-7689 to reserve a spot ($45 deposit)

3) Car Show at Grady High School at 25 Brighton 4th Road from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. A day full of amazing cars, trucks, motorcycles, music, vendors, trophies, and family fun! (Gates open at 8:00 am for show cars)

4) Brunch and BINGO with Gingerssnap at Hom at 4:00 pm.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1) Holy Cross Girl Scouts Tea Party at 8401 Ridge Blvd at 12:00 pm.

2) Barbecue at St. Ephrem’s at 12:00 pm in the schoolyard. $20 per person. Children under 12 are free.

3) Puerto Rican Day Parade in Sunday Park today!

4) Live music and dancing on the Coney Island Boardwalk today.

Monday, June 15, 2026

Community Board 10 Meeting at The Knights of Columbus at 1305 86th Street from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Website:bit.ly/3HLO5lw

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1) Triviarama with Sal and Al at The Kettle Black at 8622 – 3rd Avenue. Tonight: Pop Culture Trivia

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

1) St Ephrem’s Friendship Club 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy has BINGO on Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. It is in the Msgr. Peter V Kain Hall. 

2) BINGO at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton at 4:00 pm.

3) All movies at the Alpine Movie Theater at 6817 – 5th Avenue are $6.00 – all day. What’s playing today? https://www.alpinecinemas.com/showtimes

4) BINGO at The Schnitzel Haus at 114 Bay Ridge Avenue at 7:00 pm.

5) Bay Ridge Chessmates plays at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. All levels welcome – even people just starting out. No charge, but everyone makes purchase of one food or drink item from the restaurant.

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1) Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s at 9715 – 3rd Avenue starting at 8:00 pm. No purchase necessary to sing or perform.

Friday, June 19, 2026

1) Book signing with The Palms Shore Club author Danielle Berfond at The Bookmark Shoppe on 3rd Avenue at 6:30 pm. Info:

https://bookmarkshoppe.com/events/2026/06

Saturday, June 20, 2026

1) The Mermaid Parade in Coney Island.

2) Forever Charmed by V is having a grand opening at 512 – 77th Street in Bay Ridge 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. This new jewelry store does permanent jewelry. https://forevercharmedbyv.com

3) St. Dominic’s is having a festival.

4) Dominick Paradise will be at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue at 7:00 pm. Call for a reservation 718-833-8200.

Monday, June 22, 2026

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-2026-battle-of-the-bartenders

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1) St Finbar’s Golden Age Club at 138 Bay 20th Street has BINGO on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. 718-236-33122) 

2) PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue. Kim has BINGO at 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Usually with a complimentary buffet or snacks)

3) Bay Ridge Ballet Summer Pointe Workshop

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

1) St Ephrem’s Friendship Club 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy has BINGO on Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. It is in the Msgr. Peter V Kain Hall. 

2) Bay Ridge Ballet Summer Pointe Workshop

3) BINGO at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton at 4:00 pm.

4) All movies at the Alpine Movie Theater at 6817 – 5th Avenue are $6.00 – all day. What’s playing today? https://www.alpinecinemas.com/showtimes

5) BINGO at The Schnitzel Haus at 114 Bay Ridge Avenue at 7:00 pm.

6) Bay Ridge Chessmates plays at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. All levels welcome – even people just starting out. No charge, but everyone makes purchase of one food or drink item from the restaurant.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1) Silver Sunsets Stroll – this is a fantastic event and needs volunteers.

2) Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s at 9715 – 3rd Avenue starting at 8:00 pm. No purchase necessary to sing or perform.

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1) Bay Ridge Center Summer of Giving 1:00 – 5:00 pm.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

1) St Finbar’s Golden Age Club at 138 Bay 20th Street has BINGO on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. 718-236-33122) 

2) PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue. Kim has BINGO at 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Usually with a complimentary buffet or snacks)

July Events in Bay Ridge:

https://queenoftheclick.com/2025/05/03/bay-ridge-july-events-2026-brooklyn

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The Overdevelopment on 8th Ave in Sunset Park

While this project is being done on 8th Avenue in Sunset Park, it was actually part of Community Board 10 and was discussed at a Community Board 10 Meeting. Info:

This area is commercial so it isn’t going to hurt the neighborhood, except make this area more crowded.

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BMW Carjacking at Gunpoint in Bay Ridge

A grey BMW was stolen at gunpoint at the intersection of Bay Ridge Parkway and 6th Avenue at 4:30 am this morning.

Three men wearing masks were involved in the robbery.

Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny shared that the driver was not hurt:

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Another Vehicle Without Wheels in Bay Ridge

This vehicle without wheels is near Fort Hamilton High School and 83rd Street.

This week, three other vehicles in Bay Ridge had their wheels stolen:

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Bay Ridge Bird Lovers – Owls Head Park Sighting

Bay Ridge bird lovers have noted that the Summer Tanager is in Owls Head Park. This bird is rare for the park and Bay Ridge.

You can see the bird in the trees between the bathroom and the nearby entrance. Make a contest for your children – who can find the Summer Tanager first!

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Bay Ridge Fish Bay – 10% Teacher Discount

Bay RIdge Fish Bar at 7608 – 3rd Avenue shared that they have a 10% discount for teachers!

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Detroit-Style Pizzeria Opened in Bay Ridge – Sabra Pizza & Restaurant

Sabra Pizza & Restaurant opened at 271 Bay Ridge Avenue. They sell Detroit-style pizza.

The place is owned by two brothers who are having a soft opening right now and their hours are 5:00 – 10:00 pm each day.

This location was where Tortas Morelos used to be.

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