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February 22, 2025
Package Thief Arrested on 3rd & 88th Street
This package thief was arrested on 3rd Avenue and 88th Street in Bay Ridge.
Multiple people reported this package thief taking items. If the value of what he is taken in total is high enough, the police will be able to charge him with a felony, rather than a misdemeanor.
One of the Ridgites this man stole from urged other residents to call 311 and file a police report with the 68th precinct if a porch pirate steals from you. If you have video to share with the police, it’s even better! Send email to: [email protected]
I know many people are discouraged from reporting package thieves because the thieves have gotten away with doing this for a long time, but the new leadership at the 68th Precinct seems to be handling the cases now.
And if everyone is reporting them like crazy, maybe we will get rid of them in our community.
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February 22, 2025
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February 22, 2025
3rd Avenue Summer Stroll – Summer 2025
First Summer Stroll: On Friday, July 18, 2025, the Bay Ridge 3rd Avenue Summer Stroll will take place from 82nd Street to Marine Avenue from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
Second Summer Stroll: On Friday, July 25, 2025, the Bay Ridge 3rd Avenue Summer Stroll will take place from 68th Street to 82nd Street. 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
Third Summer Stroll: On Friday, August 1, 2025, the Bay Ridge 3rd Avenue Summer Stroll will take place from 82nd Street to Marine Avenue from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
The last Summer Stroll will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 68th Street to 82nd Street. 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
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February 21, 2025
If You Live Near the Verrazzano Bridge, Get Ready for Noise
Community Board 10 shared that from Monday, February 24th to Friday, February 28th, the Upper Level of the Verrazzano Bridge will be closed from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am.
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February 21, 2025
The Bay Ridge Holiday House is Ready for St. Paddy’s Day
The Bay Ridge Holiday House at 635 – 79th Street is ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It looks gorgeous in green!
Thankful that Holiday Roy and Reece live in Bay Ridge! It’s a lot of work, but a lot of people will be smiling and visiting the Holiday House this month.
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February 21, 2025
Construction Started on 8th Ave. – 61st/62nd St.
Photo: Sandra R.C.
In May 2023, Community Board 10 talked about a huge development that was planned for 62nd Street and 8th Avenue. (Info)
Community Board 10 said that the building didn’t require a special permit or review. I don’t recall CB 10 talking about this project at 6208 – 8th Avenue after that. (Street view of the property)
Back then, The Brooklyn Reporter shared that a 28-story building was planned for that location and they shared this photo and wrote that there will be 497 apartments in this building. (See article)
The Department of Buildings is also showing plans from 2022 for 28 floors.
From Sandra’s photos this week, it looks like they started construction on this project. It’s strange that no one has mentioned this property or project in the last year.
Photo: Sandra R.C.
That building it too large for that area because 8th Avenue and 62nd Street is already very busy. Can you imagine how many people and cars this is going to bring to the area?
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February 21, 2025
Lu Bella Boutique Sales – Bay Ridge
Lu Bella Boutique at 8807 – 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge is having a huge sale. They are open until 6:00 pm.
These items were on their Insta:
The two-piece outfit is $13.60. They have the blue in medium and large. The pink is in small and large.
Cute jackets for $11.60 – both in large:
A nice blazer in medium or large – $17.60.
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
February 20, 2025
Edward’s Cat, Simon Has Been Found!
Great news! Simon has been found.
In the beginning of February, there was a serious fire in an apartment on 4th Avenue. (Info) Our neighbor, Edward Vale was hospitalized for several days.
Edward’s cat, Simon escaped the fire and got out of the building. A kind neighbor in a nearby building took Simon in and has been caring for him since (thank God for her because it has been cold out).
This morning, the woman saw the flyers with Simon’s photo that the amazing Jackie B. posted on 4th Avenue. She called Edward’s sister and let her know she has Simon.
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February 20, 2025
Leigh Brannan, Justin Brannan’s Wife Sent Email to Lee….Where Has She Been All These Years?
Leigh Brannan, wife of Councilman Justin Brannan sent an email to my husband telling him that Justin is exactly what NYC needs right now (see the email below).
Do politician’s wives not know what is going on or are their husbands not telling them?
Where was Leigh when Justin Brannan thought it was a good idea to put three schools on one block? I’m not talking about the fiasco on Ovington Avenue in Bay Ridge, I’m talking about 63rd Street between 11th and 12th Avenue. Justin boasted about the deal for an elementary school and a charter school being placed there years ago! (Source) This property was out of Brannan’s district, but was in Andrew Gounardes’ senate, so Brannan thought it was okay to be there.
Maybe Leigh Brannan didn’t know about the Angel Guardian property deal, but she definitely knows that Justin carved their home out of the City of Yes.(Info) Why didn’t Leigh speak out for her neighbors?
Did Leigh Brannan think it was cool that her husband blindsided the community by not sharing NYC’s letter about the homeless shelter with the community? Justin’s failure to communicate what the city shared with him, shows he can’t be trusted. Leigh saw Justin posting his constituents photos and mocking them on Facebook – why didn’t she say something then?
I can understand that Leigh Brannan wouldn’t know about every terrible deal, like the one that went down on New Utrecht and 71st Street. (Info here and here) When Brooklynites questioned what was happening months before, Justin Brannan told them it was too early for him to be involved. When rezoning happened, that property was no longer in Brannan’s district.
Where was Leigh Brannan when Justin and his friend Carlo did the Nathan’s school deal? If a Republican was involved in what a journalist called “secret lobbying,” we might have heard from Leigh. (Info)
How many bad deals for Bay Ridge were needed before Leigh Brannan said something? Justin Brannan stood in the back of the room at 9000 Shore Hill as Jonathan Rose’s staff told the community about housing the homeless there. That was Justin Brannan’s job to do! A developer doesn’t just announce they are housing the homeless, they had to go through the process, so Justin Brannan had to be aware of it. Councilman Brannan did not speak for the community at that meeting or follow-up meetings. (See here)
Years ago, people voted for Justin because we thought he was going to do a good job for our community. Justin has made a mess in Bay Ridge. Why didn’t Leigh Brannan say something?
Justin Brannan is the opposite of what we need. NYC needs a Comptroller with a finance background. And NYC needs a Comptroller who will be transparent with NYC – Justin Brannan has not been transparent.
]NYC doesn’t need a politician like this:
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After @JustinBrannan leaves the @NYCCouncil he should launch a podcast called "The average person has no fvcking idea what's going on" with Justin Brannan. pic.twitter.com/SGOK3Pm26m
— SCOOCH ??? (@david_sivella) January 5, 2025

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February 20, 2025
NYC Replaced Our Water Meter
NYC had a company contact us to tell us that our water meter needed to be changed. I thought that was strange because NYC usually contacts us. So I called NYC instead of the number on the postcard and in the phone message.
They confirmed that they are using that company. But I was able to make the appointment while I was on the phone with them, rather than call that number.
They came and replaced the meter – it took 20 minutes.
Topics: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn | No Comments »
February 20, 2025
Bar Chuzo is Coming to 3rd Avenue and 94th St.
Bar Chuzo, a Latin bistro is coming to 9324 – 3rd Avenue. In a few weeks, their menu will be here.
Townhouse 275 closed and Oishi restaurant owner wrote that Oishi will be a ghost kitchen. (See here)
The new owners have successful businesses in Park Slope: Chela (See photos) and 390 Social. (See photos)
The owner shared that Bar Chuzo is a hybrid of two of their concepts – Bar Crudo and Chuzo Culture- think paellas, juicy grilled chicken wings. oysters and rotisserie chicken.
The lounge can fit around 60 people for parties and will serve tapas and cocktails. There will be 15 tables with 64 seats. The bar will have 6 seats.
Monday to Thursday 4:00 pm – 10:00 am
Friday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am
Saturday: 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Sunday: 11:00 am -10:00 pm
Community Board 10 voted on February 24, 2025 about their liquor license.
Congratulations Ronny and Dana! Bay Ridge is excited about your place opening!
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February 19, 2025
Thieves Robbed a Purse on 5th Avenue Tonight
Around 3:30 pm this afternoon, two men went into Mussels & More Restaurant on 5th Avenue and 80th Street. They pretended they were going to order food.
One man grabbed a woman’s purse and they both ran out. There were police cars outside the restaurant this afternoon.
People saw the thieves in the laundromat next to the Mussels and More before they robbed the bag (maybe they have video which can help with the investigation).
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This package thief was arrested on 3rd Avenue and 88th Street in Bay Ridge.

Multiple people reported this package thief taking items. If the value of what he is taken in total is high enough, the police will be able to charge him with a felony, rather than a misdemeanor.

One of the Ridgites this man stole from urged other residents to call 311 and file a police report with the 68th precinct if a porch pirate steals from you. If you have video to share with the police, it’s even better! Send email to: [email protected]

I know many people are discouraged from reporting package thieves because the thieves have gotten away with doing this for a long time, but the new leadership at the 68th Precinct seems to be handling the cases now.

And if everyone is reporting them like crazy, maybe we will get rid of them in our community.

First Summer Stroll: On Friday, July 18, 2025, the Bay Ridge 3rd Avenue Summer Stroll will take place from 82nd Street to Marine Avenue from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Second Summer Stroll: On Friday, July 25, 2025, the Bay Ridge 3rd Avenue Summer Stroll will take place from 68th Street to 82nd Street. 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Third Summer Stroll: On Friday, August 1, 2025, the Bay Ridge 3rd Avenue Summer Stroll will take place from 82nd Street to Marine Avenue from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

The last Summer Stroll will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 68th Street to 82nd Street. 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Community Board 10 shared that from Monday, February 24th to Friday, February 28th, the Upper Level of the Verrazzano Bridge will be closed from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am.

The Bay Ridge Holiday House at 635 – 79th Street is ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It looks gorgeous in green!

Thankful that Holiday Roy and Reece live in Bay Ridge! It’s a lot of work, but a lot of people will be smiling and visiting the Holiday House this month.

In May 2023, Community Board 10 talked about a huge development that was planned for 62nd Street and 8th Avenue. (Info)

Community Board 10 said that the building didn’t require a special permit or review. I don’t recall CB 10 talking about this project at 6208 – 8th Avenue after that. (Street view of the property)

Back then, The Brooklyn Reporter shared that a 28-story building was planned for that location and they shared this photo and wrote that there will be 497 apartments in this building. (See article)

From Sandra’s photos this week, it looks like they started construction on this project. It’s strange that no one has mentioned this property or project in the last year.

That building it too large for that area because 8th Avenue and 62nd Street is already very busy. Can you imagine how many people and cars this is going to bring to the area?

Lu Bella Boutique at 8807 – 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge is having a huge sale. They are open until 6:00 pm.

These items were on their Insta:

The two-piece outfit is $13.60. They have the blue in medium and large. The pink is in small and large.

Cute jackets for $11.60 – both in large:

A nice blazer in medium or large – $17.60.

Great news! Simon has been found.

In the beginning of February, there was a serious fire in an apartment on 4th Avenue. (Info) Our neighbor, Edward Vale was hospitalized for several days.

Edward’s cat, Simon escaped the fire and got out of the building. A kind neighbor in a nearby building took Simon in and has been caring for him since (thank God for her because it has been cold out).

This morning, the woman saw the flyers with Simon’s photo that the amazing Jackie B. posted on 4th Avenue. She called Edward’s sister and let her know she has Simon.

Leigh Brannan, wife of Councilman Justin Brannan sent an email to my husband telling him that Justin is exactly what NYC needs right now (see the email below).

Do politician’s wives not know what is going on or are their husbands not telling them?

Maybe Leigh Brannan didn’t know about the Angel Guardian property deal, but she definitely knows that Justin carved their home out of the City of Yes.(Info) Why didn’t Leigh speak out for her neighbors?

Where was Leigh Brannan when Justin and his friend Carlo did the Nathan’s school deal? If a Republican was involved in what a journalist called “secret lobbying,” we might have heard from Leigh. (Info)

Years ago, people voted for Justin because we thought he was going to do a good job for our community. Justin has made a mess in Bay Ridge. Why didn’t Leigh Brannan say something?

Justin Brannan is the opposite of what we need. NYC needs a Comptroller with a finance background. And NYC needs a Comptroller who will be transparent with NYC – Justin Brannan has not been transparent.

]NYC doesn’t need a politician like this:

NYC had a company contact us to tell us that our water meter needed to be changed. I thought that was strange because NYC usually contacts us. So I called NYC instead of the number on the postcard and in the phone message.

They confirmed that they are using that company. But I was able to make the appointment while I was on the phone with them, rather than call that number.

They came and replaced the meter – it took 20 minutes.

Bar Chuzo, a Latin bistro is coming to 9324 – 3rd Avenue. In a few weeks, their menu will be here.

Townhouse 275 closed and Oishi restaurant owner wrote that Oishi will be a ghost kitchen. (See here)

The new owners have successful businesses in Park Slope: Chela (See photos) and 390 Social. (See photos)

The owner shared that Bar Chuzo is a hybrid of two of their concepts – Bar Crudo and Chuzo Culture- think paellas, juicy grilled chicken wings. oysters and rotisserie chicken.

The lounge can fit around 60 people for parties and will serve tapas and cocktails. There will be 15 tables with 64 seats. The bar will have 6 seats.

Monday to Thursday 4:00 pm – 10:00 am

Friday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am

Saturday: 11:00 am – 1:00 am

Sunday: 11:00 am -10:00 pm

Community Board 10 voted on February 24, 2025 about their liquor license.

Congratulations Ronny and Dana! Bay Ridge is excited about your place opening!

Around 3:30 pm this afternoon, two men went into Mussels & More Restaurant on 5th Avenue and 80th Street. They pretended they were going to order food.

One man grabbed a woman’s purse and they both ran out. There were police cars outside the restaurant this afternoon.

People saw the thieves in the laundromat next to the Mussels and More before they robbed the bag (maybe they have video which can help with the investigation).