Thirty Percent Off at Ridge Kids Shop

Ridge Kids at 8122 – 3rd Avenue (and the Tween shop across the street) are having a 30% off sale this weekend!

Ridge Kids also has a Santa mailbox outside their shop.

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Greenhouse Cafe Gift Certificate Deal Today 12-5

Just announced this morning: Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue has a gift certificate sale today from noon until 5pm. Four $25 gift cards for $79.95.

Also Santa will be there to take pictures from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

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Greenspa Giftcard Deal – For Massages

Greenspa is at 8804 3rd Avenue. Many people love the facials and massages here.

Greenspa has the Grinch at the shop to take photos today.

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Dog Pics with The Grinch and Santa Paws in Bay Ridge

On Sunday, December 15th, the Grinch will be at The Lockyard at 9221 – 5th Avenue from 2:00 – 4:00 pm to take photos with people and pets too. $10 for 2×3 pic and keychain (which is nice).

On Sunday, December 21st, Santa Paws will be at My Natural Pet to take pictures with dogs from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Purchase required – bring your phone or camera.

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Bulbul Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant is Opening on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge

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The Bay Ridge BID shared that Bulbul is opening at 7812 – 5th Avenue. Bulbul is an authentic Mediterranean Seafood restaurant.

Congratulations to the new owners!

This used to be where Appliance Connection (or Joe’s Appliances) was located for years.

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Bay Ridge Events: December 13th – 31st

Friday, December 13, 2024

1) Dave Hopla and SLAA will have a basketball shooting clinic for children 9 to 16 years old from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. $60. It will be held at DGK School at 8502 Ridge Blvd. (Register here)

2) Ugly Sweater Karaoke Party at Schnizel Haus at 7319 – 5th Avenue at 7:00 pm.

3) Art Show in Industry City – 20 artists. Wear an ugly sweater!

4) Christmas Karaoke at PC’s Bar and Grill at 7215 – 5th Avenue at 9:00 pm

5) Live Magic will be at Irish Haven at 5721 – 4th Avenue at 8:00 pm. (Jason Stutts, John De La O and Za

Saturday, December 14, 2024

1) Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Service at 10:00 am and again at 1:00 pm at The Ridge Shop at 8121 -3rd Avenue. $65 a person (Sign up here)

2) Holiday Fair at Dyker Library at 8202 – 13th Avenue from 10:30 am – 4:00 pm.

3) Bay Ridge Singles – Go to Lunch at Emphasis Diner at 1:00 pm

4) Take photos with Santa at the Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Pets okay too!

4) Meet and Greet with Santa at PS 413 280 Senator Street from 1:00 – 3:30 pm. Anyone can go. It cost $10 per child – that includes hot cocoa, cookies and photo with Santa.

5) Tour Bay Ridge with James Scully. (Info Here) $40

6) Gay Ridge Gingerbread House Contest at the Firefly at 7003 – 3rd Avenue from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. (Reserve a spot here)

7) Santa will be at Charmed ny JLM boutique.

8) Ancient Order of Hibernians – Christmas Fundraiser and food drive at 2:00 – 5:00 pm at 2750 Gerritsen Avenue.

9) CatNip will play at The Three Jolly Pigeons at 9:00 pm.

10) Tribal Wolves is playing at Feeny’s Pub at 6201 – 5th Avenue in Sunset Park at 9:00 pm.

11) Radio Daze at the Wicked Monk – 3rd Avenue and 95th Street at 10:30 pm.

12) Comedy Show at Randazzo’s Clam Bar at 2017 Emmons Avenue in Sheepshead Bay at 10:30 pm. Tickets: $33

Sunday, December 15, 2024

1) Mommy and Me for children 9 months to 3.5 years at LP Dance Company at 127 Bay Ridge Avenue at 10:00 am. (Register here)

2) GayRidge Monthly Coffee at 6808 – 4th Avenue at 10:30 am -12:30 pm.

3) Breakfast with Santa at The Wicked Monk at 9510 – 3rd Avenue from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Call for a reservation 347-497-5152.

4) Take photos with Santa at the Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Pets okay too!

5) Santa will be a Schnitzel Haus starting at 1:00 pm.

6) Author, Renato Poliafito will discuss his book, Dolci! at The Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 – 3rd Avenue at 2:00 pm.

7) OLA’s Boy Scouts Troop 23 is selling wreaths outside of OLA at 7320 – 4th Avenue from 9:00 – 1:00 pm and 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

8) Japan Village:

9) St. Patrick’s Church on 4th Avenue and 95th Street is having a Lesson and Carols about: What Christmas is all about at 3:30 pm.

10) St. Ephrem’s Church also has Advent Lessons ands Carols – the Adult and Children’s Choir will perform at 4:00 pm.

11) A Christmas Cabaret at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue at 6:00 pm. Joe Stoppel and Tess Loucka are performing. 718-833-8200 for a reservation.

12) The Nutcracker will be performed by The Bay Ridge Ballet at Our Lady of Angels at 337 – 74th Street at 11:00 am and 4:30 pm. $25 a ticket. Children under 2 are free.

13) Celebrate the life of Paul de Wolfe at The Leif at 6725 – 5th Avenue from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. $10 donation.

14) Yoga at Industry Yoga at 127 Bay Ridge Avenue at 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Call Julia at 984-221-1209 or (Sign up here)

15) The Other 3 Band will be at Hunter’s Steak and Ale House on 4th Avenue and 94th Street from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.

16) Bay Ridge Salvation Army Christmas Benefit Concert at 252 – 86th Street at 7:00 pm. Adults $20. Children under 12 – $5.00 (Get tickets)

Monday, December 16th

1) Saint Ephrem’s Friendship Club Sing Along and Dance Party. Bus leaves at 10:30 am. Lunch and show 11:30 am – 3:30 pm.

2) Reconciliation Monday at St. Anselm Church on 4th Avenue and 82nd Street from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and then again from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

3) Fort Hamilton High School Nutcracker Ballet at 7:00 pm – $10 a ticket. (Get tickets here)

4) Community Board 10 Meeting at 7:00 at the Norwegian Christian Home.

Tuesday, December 17th

1) St. Patrick’s Christmas Spectacular – there is a concert at 6:30 pm. Then everyone goes outside at 7:00 pm to see Santa come down 4th Avenue (it’s fantastic – this is an event you don’t want to miss – even if it is cold). There are also fireworks! *Best community event!*

2) The Kettle Black at 8622 – 3rd Avenue is bringing Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup winning NY Rangers goalie Mike Richter to Bay Ridge from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. $60 for photo and autograph.

3) Fort Hamilton High School Nutcracker Ballet at 7:00 pm – $10 a ticket. (Get tickets here)

Wednesday, December 18th

1) Fort Hamilton High School Nutcracker Ballet at 5:00 pm – $10 a ticket. (Get tickets here)

2) Bluegrass by the Bridge Open Jam at Delia’s Lounge at 9224 – 3rd Avenue from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

3) Cartoonist and author, Bob Eckstein will have a conversation with Adriana Trigani at The Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 3rd Avenue at 7:00 pm.

4) BINGO at Schnitzel Haus at 7319 – 5th Avenue at 7:00 pm.

5) TriviaRama with Sal and Al at Irish Haven at 5721 – 4th Avenue at 8:00 pm.

Thursday, December 19, 2024

1) BINGO at The Leif Bar at  6725 5th Avenue at 3:30 – 6:30 pm.

2) BINGO at Blue Corn Restaurant at 6916 – 18th Avenue 7:00 pm.

3) Vinny’s Pet Shop Pictures with Santa

4) Kitty Kiernan’s Open Mic at 9715 – 3rd Avenue starts at 8:30 pm. Anyone can sing, play or perform – no purchase necessary.

Friday, December 20th

1) At Union Church at 7915 Ridge Blvd, there is a Baby Swap from 10:30 – 12:30 pm. Bring pre-loved clothes, toys, & baby items! Find new treasures!

2) 5th Avenue Tree Lighting at 7428 – 5th Avenue at 5:00. Santa, hot cocoa and cookies. Free goodie bag too.

4) Lefferts Park Church at 7524 – 14th Avenue is hosting a free Christmas Lounge for Dyker Heights Lights from 5:30 – 8:00 pm.

5) Boba Sip and Paint at Tea and Milk at 6756 4th Avenue from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

6) Sofia’s Restaurant at 8406 – 3rd Avenue is hacving a Toys for Tots Christms Party at 7:00 pm. $65 for three course prix fixe meal. 718-680-4242 for a reservation. Please bring a toy.

7) See the Nutcracker

8) Friday Night Salsa in Industry City 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

9) The Dexters will be at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue at 8:00 pm. $10 cover charge.

Saturday, December 21, 2024

1) Storytime with the Grinch at The Ridge Kids Shop at 8121 – 3rd Avenue $15.00 (Register here)

2) Purelife Yoga Studio – Gentle Yoga and Sound Bath 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.

3) Buy cute toys and treats at My Natural Pet at 8318 – 5th Avenue. Take pictures with your pets and Santa Paws at from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. (Free with any purchase)

4) Bay Ridge Peace Action Holiday Giveaway on 86th Street and 4th Avenue between 2:00 and 3:00 pm.

5) Redeemer St. John at 939 – 83rd Street will have Christmas music from around the world at 3:00 pm.

6) Tween and Pre-Tween Sewing Holiday Party from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

7) Rockfarm will be at The Leif at 6725 5th Avenue at 7:00 pm. $10 cover charge.

8) The Frederick Charles Project at Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue at 7:30 pm. Call for a reservation 718-833-8200.

9) Rockfarm at the Leif at 6725 – 5th Avenue starting at 7:00 pm.

10) The Rhapsody Players are at St. Patrick’s having A Rocking Christmas at St. Patrick’s Auditorium on 4th Avenue and 97th Street at 7:30 pm. Tickets $25 each. Coffee and cake included. Wine and beer will be sold. Tickets: [email protected] or 646-335-2710

11) Dance the night away at the Schnitzel Haus with Dance Mania at 7319-5th Avenue at 8:00 pm.

Sunday, December 22, 2024

1) Early morning yoga at Industry Yoga at 127 Bay Ridge Avenue at 9:30 -10:30 am. $20. Call Julia at 984-221-1209 or (Sign up here)

2) Santa on a horse drawn carriage – come and take pictures starting at 12:30 pm outside of Skinflints on 79th Street and 5th Avenue. This is free because Bill Boshell, the Super Roofer paid for it. He does this every year and it’s beautiful!

3) Breakfast with Santa at 1724 Avenue P from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.

4) The Bennett Brothers will be at The Leif 6725 5th Avenue at 3:30 pm.

5) Delia’s Lounge Christmas Cocktail Party at 9224 – 3rd Avenue from 2:00 – 6:00 pm. 718-491-8700.

6) Irish Session with Chris Byrne and Ursula Garry art Irish Haven at 5721 – 4th Avenue at 7:30 pm.

Monday, December 23, 2024

1) Help decorate St. Anselm Church on 4th Avenue and 82nd Street at 1:00 pm.

2) Booze and Tunes Karaoke at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue at 8:00 pm.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Restaurants having a tradition Seven Fishes Meal – see here

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 – Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah, Bay Ridge!

1) Masses at St. Patrick’s Church – 4th Avenue and 95th Street

Merry Christmas, Bay Ridge! Restaurants open on Christmas Day in Bay Ridge – (See here)

3) The Coney Island Menorah will be lit at 4:30 pm on West 5th and Neptune.

Thursday, December 26, 2024

1) BINGO at The Leif Bar at 6725 5th Avenue at 3:30 – 6:30 pm.

Friday, December 27, 2024

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

2) Free skating for children at Abe Stark Skating Rink at 1902 – 19th Street from 8:00 – 11:00 am. Refreshments will be served.

3) Karaoke at The Leif Bar at 6725 5th Avenue at 9:00 pm.

1) SLAA Greek Heritage Day at St. John’s University at 6:30 pm.

2) Hunter’s Steak and Ale House on 4th Avenue and 94th Street has Tony Travis from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

At 10:00 pm, DJ Lee has karaoke and dance music at Hunter’s.

3) Head and South Band will Be at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue at 6:00 pm.

4) Karaoke at The Leif Bar at 6725 5th Avenue at 10:00 pm.

Sunday, December 29th

1) Tuna Cut Show at Japan Village

2) The Brooklyn Bards will play at The Leif Bar at 6725-5th Avenue from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.

3) The Tambour Kings will be at Delia’s Lounge at 9224 – 3rd Avenue at 7:30 pm. 718-491-8700.

Monday, December 30, 2024

1) Free skating for children at Abe Stark Skating Rink at 1902 – 19th Street from 8:00 – 11:00 am. Refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, December 31

New Years Eve Parties in Bay Ridge – (See here)

Gregg Peters at Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue

See January Events in Bay Ridge here

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Council Representative Zhuang and Senator-Elect Chan Stand Up for the SHSAT

City Council Representative, Susan Zhuang and Senator-elect, Steve Chan spoke out in favor if the SHSAT with Councilman Bob Holden.

The SHSAT is the Specialized High School Admissions Test. It is given to students interested in going competitive specialized high schools including Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Tech, Bronx Science and Staten Island Tech.

This year, they were deciding to move to a digital version of the test, but the decision on the contract with the testing company has been delayed twice. (Info)

**There are students already preparing for next years exam.** Many families in South Brooklyn want to keep the exam.

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Kiko, The Blue Parrot is Missing in Brooklyn

On December 10th, Kiko, a blue parrot with no feathers on his belly went missing from 63rd Street and 19th Avenue. It’s getting cold, so hopefully someone sees him and can help him get home.

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Senator Andrew Gounardes Doesn’t Know The Problems in His District So He Made a Form

Millennial politicians think posting a form is how to involve the community in politics. After six year, Andrew Gounardes should know the problems in his district. A form is tacky.

If you asked people in this community, who the state senator was they probably wouldn’t be able to name Andrew Gounardes. He is not present and he does not help with problems.

Gounardes fails to hold community meetings or even share important information with the community (like the homeless shelter). Even Marty Golden had an in-person community meeting each year.

Why doesn’t Gounardes staff tell him how that posting a formthis shows how disconnected he is from the community?

Why doesn’t anyone from the Bay Ridge Dems hold him accountable?

Why doesn’t Community Board 10 ask Andrew Gounardes why he isn’t helping people in his district? Year after year, the same problems exist because Gounardes is not taking action.

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The FBI Doesn’t Know Who is Behind the Drones in Bay Ridge

Large drones have been seen over Bay Ridge, in Staten Island and in NJ. The FBI does not know who is behind them. I’m surprised there isn’t more security in the area trying to figure this out.

The news warned that people should not shoot down the drones because that is not allowed.

People are sharing videos of the drones on the Citizen app as well. (See here) Even Coney Island is seeing drones.

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Ousted Senator Chu Goes on Television

(Picture from Video here)

Since Iwen Chu lost the senate election, she has repeated in several interviews that the homeless shelter is a city issue. No, it isn’t.

NYC informed Iwen Chu in writing about the homeless shelter in November 2023, so she could share that information with the community. (See letter) Iwen Chu didn’t share the information.

Chu was voted out by her community 55% to 44% (usually that doesn’t happen to incumbents).

When election season came around this year, that’s when Iwen wanted to talk about the homeless shelter. By then, it was too late – she lost touch with the community.

People remembered Iwen Chu pushed her friend from Queens for NYC Council, instead of supporting Susan Zhuang last year. (Info)

Iwen Chu ran a negative campaign against Steve Chan because she thought she could win by playing politics. Steve Chan’s tenants put out the truth. (Info) After a dirty campaign, you don’t go on television.

I don’t understand Iwen’s reason for going on television now. Why didn’t someone on her staff tell her to sit this one out?

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Justin Brannan’s Afternoon Email Rant

Justin Brannan wants to be the NYC Comptroller, so he sent out an email to his base that told them: “NYC will be at the frontlines against the fresh hell they cook up for us.”

Justin Brannan loves fear mongering. Brannan doesn’t have any friends, staffers or family members to tell him, “Hey Justin don’t send out the email with the words fresh hell because you sound like a moron.”

If he was a real candidate, Brannan would be discussing real issues, not fear mongering.

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