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August 24, 2026
Launch Trampoline Park on 86th Street in Bay Ridge Closed
Launch Trampoline Park at 531 – 86th Street in Bay Ridge closed. This is the business that opened at the former Modell’s location.
Launch announced their closure on their social media account and then deleted their account, so Bay Ridge residents are questioning what happened.
It’s disappointing to see this closure as Launch opened in May 2025 after many months of setting up.
Launch Trampoline Park Opened in Bay Ridge
Some parents in Bay Ridge paid for memberships at Launch, so they weren’t happy.
Some parents wanted to save the business and reached out to Council member Kayla Santosuosso to see if there was anything that could be done. Santosuosso said unpaid rent was the problem:
This building is owned by Tim Ziss. In February, Crains reported that Ziss sued Sammy Alsidi, the owner of Launch, for more than $300,000 in allegedly unpaid rent. Alsidi argued that construction delays and problems with the project justified withholding rent. See article:
https://www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/brooklyn-developer-tim-ziss-faces-two-lawsuits-former-modells-site
Also this article has more info (no paywall):
https://hoodline.com/2026/02/bay-ridge-brawl-over-former-modell-s-site-puts-trampoline-park-on-the-spot
The closest trampoline-park to Bay Ridge is Urban Air at 4422 2nd Avenue 347-732-5438. Children like the trampoline dodgeball and climbing, ropes. Some families bought packages so tweens ride on their bike there every week. urbanair.com
Other Trampoline Play Areas Nearby:
1. Max Funland has two close locations: 3901 8th Avenue 646-423-9863 or 1919 – 86th Street. This is an arcade with a trampoline play area maxfunlandny.com
2. Space House at 641 62nd Street is an arcade/play area for children under 12 – has a jumping area.
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August 23, 2026
RIP Bay Ridge Man – How Did a Fire Start In The Deceased Man’s Apartment?

Early Sunday morning around 1:00 am, a man in his 70’s was found dead in his apartment on the 6th floor at 9949 Shore Road in Bay Ridge. He lived alone. News: https://abc7ny.com/post/fire-tears-brooklyn-apartment-hours-man-found-dead-bay-ridge/19727595
The police entered the man’s apartment through the window and discovered his body. On Saturday, the people in this apartment building smelled the decomposing body and then contacted the police. The police didn’t know how long the man was deceased.
The NYPD shared that the man died of natural causes.
A fire started in the man’s apartment around 1:00 am before the medical examiner arrived. Eighty firefighters came to put out the fire. Six apartments in the building were damaged by the water used to put out the fire.
When someone dies, the police secure the apartment and wait at the apartment until the body has been picked up by the medical examiner. A fire shouldn’t have been able to be started in the apartment because the NYPD should have been there.
May the man rest in peace. Prayers for his family and friends.
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August 22, 2026
Afterschool Registration is Open – NIA
DYCD after school enrollment is now open! (bit.ly/dycd3nroll) to apply.
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August 21, 2026
Gray Cat Missing in Bay Ridge – Pepper
“Pepper” is missing from Gelston Avenue and 90th Street in Bay Ridge. She’s an indoor/ outdoor cat. fixed and chipped.
She is missed by her owner and the Neighborhood. Text pics/call/No Codes 718-825-6707
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August 21, 2026
Bay Ridge August Events 2026
Friday, August 21, 2026
1) Free produce for seniors at The Bay Ridge Center. at 15 Bay Ridge Avenue 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Read requirements below.
2) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.
4) DJ Lee will be at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue for a disco dancing party and karaoke starting at 9:00 pm.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
1) Battle of Brooklyn Community Day
2) Gingersnap at Hom at 8810 – 3rd Avenue at 4:00 pm.
3) Second Coming will be playing at Mussels & More from 3:30 – 7:30 pm.
4) Redhook’s Role in the American Revolution at Valentino Park from 4:00 – 11:00 pm
5) The Pseudo Brothers will be at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue at 8:00 pm.
6) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
1) Blood Drive at St. Anselm at 365 – 83rd Street from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
2) Brighton Jubilee on Brighton Avenue from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Brighton Beach Jubilee – see these artists and bands at Brighton 11th Street
11:00 – 12:00. Out of the Blue
12:30 – 1:30. Chain Reaction
2:00 – 3:00. Frankie Marra
3:30 – 4:30. Fast Forward
5:00 – 6:00. Catnip
3) Free Hepatitis B and H Pylori Testing
2) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.
5) Sunday Funday Bash with DJ Lee and Marie at 6:00 pm at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue
Monday, August 24, 2026
1) Cannoli eating contest at the Santa Rosalie Feast at 7001 – 18th Avenue at 6:30 pm.
The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
On Tuesday, August 25th, The Fumos will have a free concert in Shore Road Park (79th Street & Shore Road). Bring a chair and water. 7:00 pm.
2) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
2) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
1) Free produce for seniors at The Bay Ridge Center. at 15 Bay Ridge Avenue 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Read requirements below.
2) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.
3) DJ Lee will be at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue for a disco dancing party and karaoke starting at 9:00 pm.
Friday, August 28, 2026
1) Free produce for seniors at The Bay Ridge Center. at 15 Bay Ridge Avenue 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Read requirements below.
2) BRAVO EMS Class begins.
3) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
2) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
1) Community Well Ball from 2:00 – 7:00 pm in Coney Island. Back to school giveaways.
2) BBQ at Delia’s Lounge – starting at noon.
3) Cebu Curated – Art, Brunch and Community at Cebu at 8801 – 3rd Avenue from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.
4) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.
See September’s events in Bay Ridge:
Bay Ridge – September 2026 Events
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August 21, 2026
Johnny the Cat is Missing – 16th Avenue in Brooklyn
Johnny the Cat is missing from 16th Avenue in Brooklyn.
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August 20, 2026
Danielle Cox Was Last Seen in Bay Ridge – Missing
I’m surprised there isn’t more information about this missing woman since she has been missing since August 19th.
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August 20, 2026
Tom Stanten Wants to Help Bay Ridge. He’s Running For Bay Ridge’s NYS Senate Seat
Tom Stanten has challenged Andrew Gounardes for the NYS Senate seat.
Gounardes plays on social media, but he is not responsive to problems in our community.
Stanten wrote: “We need faster, smarter construction on our sidewalks. Improving pedestrian sidewalks is important, but construction sites shouldn’t sit unfinished for days while inconveniencing the community. We especially need to think about older adults, families with strollers, and people with disabilities. At this location, a temporary pedestrian ramp was placed directly over a sewer grate. What happens when the wheels of a stroller, walker, or wheelchair get caught? What about someone who struggles to climb the temporary ramp and could fall? We can improve our sidewalks without creating new safety hazards. Get the work done safely, get it done right, and get it done on time.“
Tom Stanten sees the garbage can problem still exists in Bay Ridge, even though Kayla Santosuosso wrote that she took care of it months ago. Notice Tom doesn’t play politics and mention Santosuosso. He just wants to deal with the problem:
Are we done with professional politicians, who are playing with lobbyists and not taking care of the community? We have watched lobbyists and developers win our community over and over!
Let’s gooooo Bay Ridge!
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August 19, 2026
Art, Brunch & Community at Cebu on Sunday, August 30th
Spend your Sunday surrounded by art, good food, cocktails, music, and community at CEBU CURATED — an afternoon celebrating local artists and bringing together friends, neighbors, and creatives over Sunday brunch.
Sunday, August 30 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm at Cebu Bar & Bistro
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August 19, 2026
Joe Questions Who Had the Free Lunch…
Who got the boosters? That’s the same as saying “free lunch.”
Sometimes the Gram gets real. Check it:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DcI8Zg0Ntjl
When an OG like Joe Peppino questions: What happened on 86th Street? We should see more OG’s questioning (and running for office). Who sold out this community?
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August 19, 2026
Opportunity for 18-22 Year Old – $2000 Stipend
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August 18, 2026
Brooklyn Neighborhood Reunion – April 2027
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Launch Trampoline Park at 531 – 86th Street in Bay Ridge closed. This is the business that opened at the former Modell’s location.

Launch announced their closure on their social media account and then deleted their account, so Bay Ridge residents are questioning what happened.

It’s disappointing to see this closure as Launch opened in May 2025 after many months of setting up.

Some parents in Bay Ridge paid for memberships at Launch, so they weren’t happy.

Some parents wanted to save the business and reached out to Council member Kayla Santosuosso to see if there was anything that could be done. Santosuosso said unpaid rent was the problem:

This building is owned by Tim Ziss. In February, Crains reported that Ziss sued Sammy Alsidi, the owner of Launch, for more than $300,000 in allegedly unpaid rent. Alsidi argued that construction delays and problems with the project justified withholding rent. See article:

Also this article has more info (no paywall):

The closest trampoline-park to Bay Ridge is Urban Air at 4422 2nd Avenue 347-732-5438. Children like the trampoline dodgeball and climbing, ropes. Some families bought packages so tweens ride on their bike there every week. urbanair.com

Other Trampoline Play Areas Nearby:

1. Max Funland has two close locations: 3901 8th Avenue 646-423-9863 or 1919 – 86th Street. This is an arcade with a trampoline play area maxfunlandny.com

2. Space House at 641 62nd Street is an arcade/play area for children under 12 – has a jumping area.

Early Sunday morning around 1:00 am, a man in his 70’s was found dead in his apartment on the 6th floor at 9949 Shore Road in Bay Ridge. He lived alone. News: https://abc7ny.com/post/fire-tears-brooklyn-apartment-hours-man-found-dead-bay-ridge/19727595

The police entered the man’s apartment through the window and discovered his body. On Saturday, the people in this apartment building smelled the decomposing body and then contacted the police. The police didn’t know how long the man was deceased.

The NYPD shared that the man died of natural causes.

A fire started in the man’s apartment around 1:00 am before the medical examiner arrived. Eighty firefighters came to put out the fire. Six apartments in the building were damaged by the water used to put out the fire.

When someone dies, the police secure the apartment and wait at the apartment until the body has been picked up by the medical examiner. A fire shouldn’t have been able to be started in the apartment because the NYPD should have been there.

May the man rest in peace. Prayers for his family and friends.

DYCD after school enrollment is now open! (bit.ly/dycd3nroll) to apply.

“Pepper” is missing from Gelston Avenue and 90th Street in Bay Ridge. She’s an indoor/ outdoor cat. fixed and chipped.

She is missed by her owner and the Neighborhood. Text pics/call/No Codes 718-825-6707

Friday, August 21, 2026

1) Free produce for seniors at The Bay Ridge Center. at 15 Bay Ridge Avenue 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Read requirements below.

2) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.

4) DJ Lee will be at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue for a disco dancing party and karaoke starting at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

1) Battle of Brooklyn Community Day

2) Gingersnap at Hom at 8810 – 3rd Avenue at 4:00 pm.

3) Second Coming will be playing at Mussels & More from 3:30 – 7:30 pm.

4) Redhook’s Role in the American Revolution at Valentino Park from 4:00 – 11:00 pm

5) The Pseudo Brothers will be at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue at 8:00 pm.

6) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.

Sunday, August 23, 2026

1) Blood Drive at St. Anselm at 365 – 83rd Street from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.

2) Brighton Jubilee on Brighton Avenue from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Brighton Beach Jubilee – see these artists and bands at Brighton 11th Street

11:00 – 12:00. Out of the Blue

12:30 – 1:30. Chain Reaction

2:00 – 3:00. Frankie Marra

3:30 – 4:30. Fast Forward

5:00 – 6:00. Catnip

3) Free Hepatitis B and H Pylori Testing

2) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.

5) Sunday Funday Bash with DJ Lee and Marie at 6:00 pm at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue

Monday, August 24, 2026

1) Cannoli eating contest at the Santa Rosalie Feast at 7001 – 18th Avenue at 6:30 pm.

The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

On Tuesday, August 25th, The Fumos will have a free concert in Shore Road Park (79th Street & Shore Road). Bring a chair and water. 7:00 pm.

2) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

2) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

1) Free produce for seniors at The Bay Ridge Center. at 15 Bay Ridge Avenue 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Read requirements below.

2) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.

3) DJ Lee will be at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue for a disco dancing party and karaoke starting at 9:00 pm.

Friday, August 28, 2026

1) Free produce for seniors at The Bay Ridge Center. at 15 Bay Ridge Avenue 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Read requirements below.

2) BRAVO EMS Class begins.

3) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.

Saturday, August 29, 2026

2) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

1) Community Well Ball from 2:00 – 7:00 pm in Coney Island. Back to school giveaways.

2) BBQ at Delia’s Lounge – starting at noon.

3) Cebu Curated – Art, Brunch and Community at Cebu at 8801 – 3rd Avenue from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.

4) The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia will take place from August 20th to August 30th on 18th Avenue from 68th Street to 75th Street.

See September’s events in Bay Ridge:

Johnny the Cat is missing from 16th Avenue in Brooklyn.

I’m surprised there isn’t more information about this missing woman since she has been missing since August 19th.

Tom Stanten has challenged Andrew Gounardes for the NYS Senate seat.

Gounardes plays on social media, but he is not responsive to problems in our community.

Tom Stanten sees the garbage can problem still exists in Bay Ridge, even though Kayla Santosuosso wrote that she took care of it months ago. Notice Tom doesn’t play politics and mention Santosuosso. He just wants to deal with the problem:

Are we done with professional politicians, who are playing with lobbyists and not taking care of the community? We have watched lobbyists and developers win our community over and over!

Let’s gooooo Bay Ridge!

Spend your Sunday surrounded by art, good food, cocktails, music, and community at CEBU CURATED — an afternoon celebrating local artists and bringing together friends, neighbors, and creatives over Sunday brunch.