Turkey Trot in Coney Island – November 24th

On Sunday, November 24, 2024, there is a Turkey Trot in Coney Island. There is a 7:00 am start, 9:00 am walk, 1:00 pm finish. (More info here)

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Open House Tours at Elementary Schools in District 20 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

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Food Tent on 17th Avenue and 78th Street

There is a food tent on 17th Avenue and 78th Street (by the social security office) and another one of similar size on 79th and New Utrecht.

Are these food tents hurting local restaurants? Who is standing up for the small businesses?

How many food tents can a neighborhood handle?

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History and Train Lovers Event – November 6th

The Society of Old Brooklynites invited everyone to this presentation on the founding of the Brooklyn subway, trolleys and elevated lines from early private railroads on Wednesday, November 6th at 6:30 p.m. at Brooklyn Borough Hall.

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Laila Restaurant in Bay Ridge Gets a Rave Review

Laila Restaurant opened on the corner of 3rd Avenue and 86th Street. Robert Sietsema of Eater New York reviewed the new Syrian restaurant and said it had “the most astonishing grape leaves in New York.” Sietsema took photos of the beautiful dishes and discussed each. (See article)

Congratulations to the owners, Amal and Alan Dakhlallah for creating a beautiful restaurant (both inside and outside). Lee and I loved it and the service at Laila is outstanding as well.

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Christmas Trees – Bay Ridge 2024

Where can I purchase a Christmas tree in Bay Ridge?

So far the following places are setup: 

1. Gourmet Fresh on 86st and Gelston Avenue has trees out before Thanksgiving.They have all different types and sizes  (in the front and on the side of the store on Gelston). They also sell tree stands.

• Foodtown has small tabletop trees

• Imbriale Garden Center 9215 Fort Hamilton Pkwy  718-491-6350. They deliver.

• Indoor Outdoor Gardener 8223 – 5th Avenue has real trees, wreaths and garland. The owner can answer questions about tree care and just about any plant!

• Outside of Met Fresh Grocery Store on 96th Street and 3rd Avenue has small and large trees.

• 3rd Avenue and 73rd Street – There is a small grocery store selling trees.

• 79th Street and 5th Avenue is setup to sell trees now

• Christmas Trees 65th and 4th Avenue – under the highway. People love this place.

Henry’s Florist 8103 – 5th Avenue sells trees, wreaths, poinsettias, cemetery grave coverings and the white branches that people love.

The Knights of Columbus in Dyker Heights (also called JJ’s) – 1305 – 86th Street (and 13th Avenue) large selection of lights and decoration inside.  *My friend swears they have the freshest trees – I don’t know if that is true because we don’t get ours there. They deliver.

1309 78th Street has been selling trees for seven years.

75th Street and 13th Avenue

Chickies Nursery on New Utrecht & 17th Avenue. They deliver.

On 39th Street and 4th Avenue.

Home Depot at 550 Hamilton Avenue or the other store is at 2970 Cropsey Avenue.

Lowes at 118 2nd Avenue. 

David Shannon Florist – 33rd Street and Fort Hamilton – This is a Mom and Pop shop across the street from Greenwood Cemetery. The Perrottas own it and they are my plant and tree experts – I love them! They load the tree on your car or will deliver it. They can answer any question about any tree or plant! 

**Brooklyn Terminal Market in Canarsie – this is where all the vendors get them from (they have a good Santa here too) – people swear by this place  

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Chop Down Your Own Tree:

a) Battenfeld Christmas Tree Farm at 856 Route 199 Red Hook, NY 12571

b) Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm

c) West Wind Tree Farm

Artificial trees can be purchased at:

1) D2 Discount Store at 8701 4th Avenue has a lot of trees, wreaths and ornaments. They have everything to decorate a tree there – huge store!

2) Closeout Heaven at 6919 – 3rd Avenue had some trees

3) New Hing Wah Grocery and Houseware at 8022 5th Avenue 

4) Kohls – they have the tall narrow pencil trees which fit in narrow corners.

5) Target 6401 18th Avenue

6) Lowes   

7) Home Depot 

8) Costco has reasonably priced trees

9) Wayfair online

10) Balsam Hill – online pencil trees

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NYC Marathon in Bay Ridge – Video

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Beautiful day for a Marathon in NYC!

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Europa Pizzeria Restaurant on 20th Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn Closed

I was surprised to hear that Europa Pizzeria Restaurant on 65th Street and 20th Avenue closed their business. This was their goodbye message:

For over twenty years, this place was always busy.

Restaurant patrons said that the building was sold. I saw one site with this price for the property.

Good luck Nino. We wish Nino good health and a happy retirement!

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Brooklyn Mom Makes Pinatas – Pina’s Pinatas

A local Mom creates and sells these cutepinatas. Her instagram is: (here) 347-598-3827 [email protected]

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St. Anselm Church is Collecting Cards for Soldiers

Saint Anselm Church is at 356 – 82nd Street in Bay Ridge.

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Taco and Blue Need a Home – Owner Died

IttyBittyKitty Cat Rescue in Bay Ridge Brooklyn have Taco and Blue. These two cats are in need of a kind person to love them. If you are interested in adopting these two cats, fill out the adoption application at: www.ittybittykittyny.org

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If Your Car Was Towed From 4th Avenue in Bay Ridge on November 1st, Here’s How To Find It

Around 4:30 pm today, they started moving parked cars on 4th Avenue in Bay Ridge because the Marathon is tomorrow.

To find your car go (here) and search.

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