Man Found Dead This Morning in Coney Island

This morning, a NYC Parks Department employee found a man in his 40’s or 50’s dead on Coney Island Beach near West 25th Street. (News)

Photo from News

The deceased man was without a shirt, had on blue jeans and white sneakers. A black jacket was found on the beach.

RIP.

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Fall in Bay Ridge

This video taken of Bay Ridge has some great shots of the beautiful trees!

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Loved Bay Ridge Mailman Died – GoFundMe

Thirty-nine year old Bay Ridge postal worker Yazan Alsara unexpectedly died. Yazan was well-loved throughout the community.

He is survived by wife and daughter. A GoFundMe was started for his family here.

Rest in peace. Prayers for his wife and daughter.

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Bay Ridge Vets – Happy Veteran’s Day Specials!

Some local businesses are honoring veterans with specials:

1) Romeo Meats at 7801 15th Avenue is giving veterans a free NY Strip Steak all day Monday, November 11th!

2) Starbucks – Veterans, service members and military spouses get a free tall 12-ounce brewed coffee (hot or iced) on Monday at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. (Cold Brew is not included)

3) Free legal assistance for Vets – see here

4) $500 off a purchase at Bay Ridge Honda – info here

5) Target – 10% discount twice before Nov. 11. Info: www.target.com/circle/military.

6) Outback Steakhouse at 1475 – 86th Strete Free Bloomin’ Onion and Coca-Cola for Veterans and active duty military. (Info)

7) Olive Garden: On November 11, Olive Garden is having a Veterans Day free meal for all active duty military and Veterans, including entrée from special menu paired with breadsticks and salad or soup. (Info)

8) Discount on Membership at BJs Wholesale Club Plus see here

The Veteran’ s Day Parade is on 5th Avenue on 11/11/24 in Manhattan:

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GoFundMe for Michael Grimm – Accident

The NY Post shared a story about former Congressman Michael Grimm. He is unable to walk because he is paralyzed from the chest down after falling off a horse. (News)

A GoFundMe was set up (here) *Prayers that God heals him and he can walk again.*

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Peekaboo Bounce and Bubble Cafe Coming to 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge

Photo: Elizabeth R.

Peekaboo at 8912 3rd Avenue planned to open on November 15th next to Cellery wine store. It’s a kids bounce and bubble house for children under 7 years old.

They have specials and they do birthday parties. (See prices at the other location) See photos of another Peekaboo (here.)

This storefront used to be Bridge Pharmacy.

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Charmed By JLM on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge

Nice bags and accessories at Charmed By JLM at 8311 – 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge. Christmas is coming!

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Bay Ridge December 2024 Events Continued

{Events from December 1st to 12th are here}

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

6) 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.

6) 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.

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

8) 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.

9) 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.

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

11) 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)

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

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

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

4) 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) 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.

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

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

5) 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.

Saturday, December 21, 2024

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

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

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

4) 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

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)

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Mama Rao’s Christmas Eve Dinner – call for a reservation 718-745-2269

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Merry Christmas, Bay Ridge!

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.

December 28, 2024

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

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

Followed by DJ Lee for dancing.

3) The Head and South Band will play at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue starting at 6:00 pm. $10 cover charge.

4) Julia Her and Matt Duo will be at The Wicked Monk on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street from 9:00 pm – 12:00 am.

Monday, December 30th

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

See Bay Ridge New Years Eve celebrations (here) Gregg Peters at Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue

See January Events in Bay Ridge here

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Attempted Child Abduction in Crown Height

In Crown Heights on Friday, a father was walking with his two children. He was holding both children’s hands. A masked man crossed the street near the family and attempted to take his child. (CBS News)

The community quickly circulated videos from various angles. See (here) and (here) The other views allowed the Shomrim to see the masked man walking towards the apartment building. They alerted the police and the man was taken into custody.

The suspect was arrested with the help of the Shomrim in the area.

How awful and scary. Thankfully, this Brooklyn neighborhood has watch groups which are focused on safety.

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Signs Around Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights

For several weeks, we have seen these signs being added to polls all over the community.

There are people’s names at the top. There are additional signs with photos of a man and woman. I wrote to the 68th Precinct, but they didn’t respond.

If you put these signs up or you know the story of the young lady, message me on insta or X.

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Brush Fire in Prospect Extinguished – Burning Smell in Brooklyn

Photo: NYC FDNY

There was a brush fire at Prospect Park. The Fire Department got the fire under control. Mayor Adams came to Brooklyn. (News)

The FDNY remained in the park overnight.

It’s 70 degrees in Brooklyn in November and it hasn’t rained in 40 days. It’s strange that there hasn’t been any rain for five weeks, but rain is expected this week!

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When Justin Brannan’s Chief-of-Staff Lost His Election, Justin Brannan Went to Puerto Rico!

Photo: DL Shaquana from Brooklyn

Justin Brannan and Andrew Gounardes went to party in Puerto Rico at Somos. Lobbyists attend the event to politicians!

The Hotel of Association of New York City looked happy to see Justin Brannan:

As usual, Justin Brannan and Andrew Gounardes did not share that they were in San Juan, but a District Leader shared the photo above. Justin Brannan’s competitor in the NYC Comptroller election shared that she was at Somos. (See here)

Skye Ostreicher shared a tweet with Justin Brannan and asked “Where do you think NYC wastes the most taxpayer dollars? I guess she didn’t like my answer because she deleted her tweet!

I responded on how NYC paid twice the price for the property at Nathan’s because Justin Brannan wanted to do that!

Don’t worry, Justin Brannan was bummed while he was in Puerto Rico. City and State published this:

City and State is writing about what the politicians are doing in Somos. They had to update their story because Andrew Gounardes team (the people hired to work for our community) wrote to City and State and said he wasn’t at the City of Yes event in Somos:

Councilman Brannan has been to Somos several times. (See last year) (And 2022 here) There is no reason for Brannan to attend Somos.

While Justin Brannan will claim that he is using money donated to his campaigns, Brannan received matching funds from the City (Gounardes from the state).

Photo: Speaker Adams

On Facebook, Brannan made posts as if he was in Brooklyn – he never mentioned the trip to San Juan because he thinks he is fooling Bay Ridge.

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