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March 4, 2025
Affordable Housing at 380 – 4th Avenue

There are 50 apartments for rent by lottery at 380 – 4th Avenue (and 5th Street). See the street view (here)
One bedroom apartments – $874 a month. The salary a single person can make is from $35,589 and $43,480. Couples can make between $35,589 and $49,720.
A two-bedroom apartment cost $1,031 a month. A couple can make between $42,892 – $49,720.
A three bedroom apartments costs $2,125. Singles can make between $78,480 and $97,830. Couples can make $78,480 to $111,870.
They also have more expensive apartments in the building for rent. (Get info here)
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March 4, 2025
Silver Honda Hit on 74th Street Between 3rd and 4th Avenue
A silver sedan was hit on 74th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue. A great Bay Ridge resident wrote down the license place of the car that hit you.
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March 4, 2025
Free Summer Camp in Bay Ridge or Nearby in Brooklyn

1) Summer Rising – NYC’s Summer Camp by lottery opened today (March 4, 2025) (Register here)

Programs from last year:

1) PS 127 has the Young Dancers in Repertory (YDR) Summer Camp – 7805 -7^th Avenue.This is a free 7 week camp and first priority is given to the students at PS 127 who go to the aftercare. or Summer Camp. Call starting in April for registration information. 718-833-2323 or 347-702-7155 between the hours of 10:00 am and 1:00 pm

2) IS 30 The Ovington School 7002 Fourth Avenue also has the Young Dancers in Repertory (YDR) Summer Camp. 7002 – 4th Avenue. This is a free camp and first priority is given to the students at IS 30. 718-491-8440

3) PS 102 has the Heartshare Summer Camp 9:00 am – 5 pm located at 211 72nd Street. 718-567-2365

4) The Salvation Army at 252 86th Street has free basketball camp for boys and girls ages 8-13. This camp takes place on Monday to Thursday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. from July 8th to August 8th. 718-238-2991

This is the best kept secret free camp – SLEEP AWAY CAMP for 7-12 year olds – through the Salvation Army (office is in Bay Ridge) $75 is all you pay!

5) The Federation of Italian Americans (FIAO) offers free camp on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30 -12:30 pm at Saint Finbar and Saint Dominics. These programs fill up fast. CALL 718-259-2828 to register. Camp features arts and crafts, health and fitness, recreation, performing arts.

FIAO ran programs at these schools too:

PS 48 6015 – 18th Avenue – Grades K-5.
Cornerstone 2298 West 8th Street
Beacon at IS 96 99 Avenue P

6) First Evangelical Free Church Summer Splash Camp – 6501 – 6^th Avenue – Every summer in July and August, the First Evangelical Free Church along with the New York Chinese Evangelical Free Church join together to provide 7 weeks of summer programs for children entering 1st – 6th grade in the neighborhood. 718-745-7775 See camp here.

7) PSAL Big Apple Games at The Ovington School PS 176 and The Irving Gladstone School PS 186 have a free Summer Arts and Recreation Camp from July 9th to August 1st. Monday to Thursday 9-3 pm. Basketball, softball, wrestling, volleyball, hockey, handball, gymnastics, arts and crafts and swimming. Breakfast and lunch included. You can go to either school on the first day of the program to sign up (which is right after July 4^th).

PS 176 is at 1225 Bay Ridge Avenue
PS 186 is at 7601 – 19^th Avenue

8) PS 205 has a free camp for children in grades K-5 at 6701- 20th Avenue is sponsored by the Brooklyn Chinese American Association. Arts and crafts, sports, martial arts and more. Camp hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 718-438-0008

9) NIA’s Free Camps – done by lottery For most you contact the NIA office at that school. Here is the main NIA contact info: info@niabklyn.org 718-236-5266. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided.

10) The Brooklyn Chinese American Association has camps at several school for students in grades k-5. Monday through Friday 8 – 5 pm. You don’t have to be Chinese to go to them. Brooklyn Chinese-American Association (718) 438-0008

11) City Parks Junior Golf Center 8850 – 14th Avenue has a Summer Program to teach golf for free to children 8 to 17 years old. Two Lessons a week. 718-760-6999. JRGolfCenter@cityparksfoundation.org

12) NYC offers some lottery free Summer Programs –

13) Free Theater Program for Muslim Teens 14- 19 years old – includes Metrocard
“Ping Chong + Company Muslim Youth Voices: Teen Theater Intensive
What’s YOUR story? It’s time the world listened!
Ping Chong + Company (creators of Beyond Sacred: Voices of Muslim Identity) announces a brand-new FREE summer theater program for New York City youth!

Free Summer Bible Camps in the area:

Leffert’s Park Baptist Church 7524 – 14th Avenue has free Vacation Bible Camp in July 9:30 – 1:30 pm for ages 2 and up. 7524 14th Avenue
Gateway City Church 267 Bay Ridge Avenue has Bible Camp in July for $5.00 per child (not free, but $5 is almost free). Ages 4-12
Cornerstone Church offered free Bible Camp at Bay Ridge Prep 8101 Ridge Boulevard for 4 – 10 year olds for the last week in July from 9 am – 12 pm – see amazing pictures
Trinity Lutheran Church has Vacation Bible School for free on the second week of August for ages 3-12. 9020 – 4th Avenue. Call 718-745-0138 to reserve a spot.

*Crossroad Church has FREE Soccer and Arts instruction for kids 4-11 on Sundays from * 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. * * at Telecommunications High School 350 67th Street Visit CrossroadsBrooklyn.com/SoccerArtsCamp for a registration and consent form – see here

Click here to see other Summer Camps in Bay Ridge

If you know of any other free programs, please leave it in the comments (comments don’t publish)
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March 3, 2025
Pug Found Near McKinley Park – Dyker Heights
An adorable pug was found near McKinley Park tonight around 6:00 pm by some nice people.
The dog was wearing a harness and a black and white striped jacket, but he didn’t have any tags.
If this is your dog, call the vet at 718-331-7775 or email: bvg7624@gmail.com
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March 3, 2025
New Softball League for Children in Bay Ridge
A new Softball League for K-8 students was set up by St. Anselm’s Youth Activities program with the support of neighboring parishes.
For more info about this new softball league visit: https://brooklynyouthsoftball.org
To register –> https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/21559
There is $15 off, if you register by March 17th!
You can tell they are very excited because their flyer is gorgeous!
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March 3, 2025
Cute Dog Found on 63rd Street and 11th Avenue
A kind person found this cute dog on 63rd Street and 11th Avenue. The dog was scanned, but the chip doesn’t have the family’s information on it. The dog is at the vets office 718-331-7775
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March 3, 2025
Purim in Bay Ridge or Nearby in Brooklyn 2025
Saturday, March 8, 2025
1) Cirque Du Purim at 345 Adams Street from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. (Tickets)
Sunday, March 9, 2025
1) Chabbad of DUMBO at 205 Plymouth Street is having a Kids Hamentash Bake from 10:30 – 11:30 am. $10 donation.
2) Kings Bay Y at 3495 Nostrand Avenue (Between Ave U and V) will have a Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 9th from 11:00 – 2:00 pm. (Register here)
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
1) Hamantaschen Bake at Congration B’nai Avraham at 117 Remsen Street at 5:30 pm. Free. Must RSVP here
Thursday, March 13, 2025
1) Bay Ridge Jewish Center at 405 81st Street has a Megillah reading and magic show.
2) Purim Celebration at The Game Room in Industry City in Sunset Park 6:45 to 8:30 pm Hamantasch Bake!
3) Purim Celebration at 123 Remsen Street from 4:00 – 6:45 pm. (Register here)
4) Purim Celebration at 12 Chairs Brooklyn at 342 Wythe Avenue starting at 8:00 pm.
Friday, March 14, 2025
1) Chabbad of Dumbo is having Purim at the Arcade at 53 Bridge Street from 3;00 – 5:30 pm. $15 per person. (Register here)
Sunday, March 16, 2025
1) The Bay Ridge Jewish Center at 405 81st Street has a Purim Celebration from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Costume Contest at approximately 3:30 PM – Dress to impress for your chance to win!
Adult: Non-Member – $15.00 Adult: Member – $10.00 Kids – $5.00
Get your tickets now! Pre-purchase online at https://tinyurl.com/BRJCPurim or pay with cash at the door.
2) Marks JCH at 7802 Bay Parkway is having a Purim Celebration. Face painting, photobooth, inflatables and Purim themed activities. 12:00 – 3:00 pm.
3) Purim Palooza from 10:00 – 12:00 pm. (Register here)
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
1) JCC Kids Club at 3415 Quentin Road from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. This is for children 4 and up.
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March 3, 2025
The Society of Old Brooklynites Are Meeting Tomorrow 3/4 – You Can Join Them
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March 3, 2025
Anora Was Filmed in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn
The Alpine Movie Theater reminded people that the movie, Anora, which won five Academy Awards was filmed in Brooklyn.
Anora was filmed in Brighton Beach. (Info)
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March 3, 2025
Brooklyn Brothers Compete on Amazing Race
Nick and Mike Fiorito will be on The Amazing Race! These brothers have roots in Bay Ridge!
The Amazing Race features 14 teams of two, who are on a race around the world to reach the final destination and win one million dollars.

The Fiorito brothers applied seven times for the show and were finally accepted! Talk about determination!
The Fiorito Brothers run an organization called Blankets of Hope, which distributes blankets to people in need. (See website)
The Fiorito Brothers made it through three weeks so far!
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March 2, 2025
Hit and Run on 87th Street and Ridge Blvd
This evening there was a hit-and-run incident on Ridge Blvd and 87th Street around 5:40 pm.
This sedan was severely damaged and the SUV in front of it had minor damage.
Witnesses wrote down the make and model of the hit-and-run vehicle and the license plate number too! These good neighbors neighbors also called the police, so there is a police report to help the owners of the damaged vehicles.
Good work 87th Street neighbors!
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March 2, 2025
New Sports Bar Coming to 8th Avenue & 73rd St.
Foul Play Sports Bar will be opening at 7217 – 8^th Avenue, where the Purple Rose Bar used to be. That bar had a hard time when Covid happened. (See video)
Foul Play Sports Bar is owned by Ken Castellane. (See here)
There are 29 seats. There is a dj setup at this location (from the old bar). The hours of operation are: Sunday to Wednesday 12:00 – 2:00 am Thursday to Saturday 12:00 – 4:00 am. There is no smoking. Security guards will be there during events and when the place stays open to 4:00 am.
On Monday, March 24th, Community Board 10 will be discussing the liquor license for this new bar.
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There are 50 apartments for rent by lottery at 380 – 4th Avenue (and 5th Street). See the street view (here)

One bedroom apartments – $874 a month. The salary a single person can make is from $35,589 and $43,480. Couples can make between $35,589 and $49,720.

A two-bedroom apartment cost $1,031 a month. A couple can make between $42,892 – $49,720.

A three bedroom apartments costs $2,125. Singles can make between $78,480 and $97,830. Couples can make $78,480 to $111,870.

They also have more expensive apartments in the building for rent. (Get info here)

A silver sedan was hit on 74th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue. A great Bay Ridge resident wrote down the license place of the car that hit you.

1) Summer Rising – NYC’s Summer Camp by lottery opened today (March 4, 2025) (Register here)

Programs from last year:

FIAO ran programs at these schools too:

Free Summer Bible Camps in the area:

An adorable pug was found near McKinley Park tonight around 6:00 pm by some nice people.

The dog was wearing a harness and a black and white striped jacket, but he didn’t have any tags.

If this is your dog, call the vet at 718-331-7775 or email: bvg7624@gmail.com

A new Softball League for K-8 students was set up by St. Anselm’s Youth Activities program with the support of neighboring parishes.

For more info about this new softball league visit: https://brooklynyouthsoftball.org

To register –> https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/21559

There is $15 off, if you register by March 17th!

You can tell they are very excited because their flyer is gorgeous!

A kind person found this cute dog on 63rd Street and 11th Avenue. The dog was scanned, but the chip doesn’t have the family’s information on it. The dog is at the vets office 718-331-7775

Saturday, March 8, 2025

1) Cirque Du Purim at 345 Adams Street from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. (Tickets)

Sunday, March 9, 2025

1) Chabbad of DUMBO at 205 Plymouth Street is having a Kids Hamentash Bake from 10:30 – 11:30 am. $10 donation.

2) Kings Bay Y at 3495 Nostrand Avenue (Between Ave U and V) will have a Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 9th from 11:00 – 2:00 pm. (Register here)

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

1) Hamantaschen Bake at Congration B’nai Avraham at 117 Remsen Street at 5:30 pm. Free. Must RSVP here

Thursday, March 13, 2025

1) Bay Ridge Jewish Center at 405 81st Street has a Megillah reading and magic show.

2) Purim Celebration at The Game Room in Industry City in Sunset Park 6:45 to 8:30 pm Hamantasch Bake!

3) Purim Celebration at 123 Remsen Street from 4:00 – 6:45 pm. (Register here)

4) Purim Celebration at 12 Chairs Brooklyn at 342 Wythe Avenue starting at 8:00 pm.

Friday, March 14, 2025

1) Chabbad of Dumbo is having Purim at the Arcade at 53 Bridge Street from 3;00 – 5:30 pm. $15 per person. (Register here)

Sunday, March 16, 2025

1) The Bay Ridge Jewish Center at 405 81st Street has a Purim Celebration from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Costume Contest at approximately 3:30 PM – Dress to impress for your chance to win!

Adult: Non-Member – $15.00 Adult: Member – $10.00 Kids – $5.00

Get your tickets now! Pre-purchase online at https://tinyurl.com/BRJCPurim or pay with cash at the door.

2) Marks JCH at 7802 Bay Parkway is having a Purim Celebration. Face painting, photobooth, inflatables and Purim themed activities. 12:00 – 3:00 pm.

3) Purim Palooza from 10:00 – 12:00 pm. (Register here)

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

1) JCC Kids Club at 3415 Quentin Road from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. This is for children 4 and up.

The Alpine Movie Theater reminded people that the movie, Anora, which won five Academy Awards was filmed in Brooklyn.

Anora was filmed in Brighton Beach. (Info)

Nick and Mike Fiorito will be on The Amazing Race! These brothers have roots in Bay Ridge!

The Amazing Race features 14 teams of two, who are on a race around the world to reach the final destination and win one million dollars.

The Fiorito brothers applied seven times for the show and were finally accepted! Talk about determination!

The Fiorito Brothers run an organization called Blankets of Hope, which distributes blankets to people in need. (See website)

The Fiorito Brothers made it through three weeks so far!

This evening there was a hit-and-run incident on Ridge Blvd and 87th Street around 5:40 pm.

This sedan was severely damaged and the SUV in front of it had minor damage.

Witnesses wrote down the make and model of the hit-and-run vehicle and the license plate number too! These good neighbors neighbors also called the police, so there is a police report to help the owners of the damaged vehicles.

Good work 87th Street neighbors!

Foul Play Sports Bar will be opening at 7217 – 8th Avenue, where the Purple Rose Bar used to be. That bar had a hard time when Covid happened. (See video)

Foul Play Sports Bar is owned by Ken Castellane. (See here)

There are 29 seats. There is a dj setup at this location (from the old bar). The hours of operation are: Sunday to Wednesday 12:00 – 2:00 am Thursday to Saturday 12:00 – 4:00 am. There is no smoking. Security guards will be there during events and when the place stays open to 4:00 am.

On Monday, March 24th, Community Board 10 will be discussing the liquor license for this new bar.

Foul Play Sports Bar will be opening at 7217 – 8^th Avenue, where the Purple Rose Bar used to be. That bar had a hard time when Covid happened. (See video)