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December 24, 2024
Dead Body Found on the Rocks on Shore Road
Around 3:30 pm today, a dead body was seen near the rocks near the Shore Road Bike Path around 72nd Street. Update: It was the body of an 80-year-old man. (Source)
Who is this man and how did he wind up in the water?
Photo from Video here
Police and an ambulance were on the Shore Road Bike Path to recover the person’s body from the water.
RIP
Prayers for the family and friends of this person, who will receive this news during the holiday.
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December 24, 2024
Smalll White Dog Found in Brooklyn – At 66th Pct
A small, white dog was found in Brooklyn. Assemblyman Lester Chang was at the 66th Precinct and took this photo. The precinct is at 5822 – 16th Avenue.
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December 24, 2024
Missing Cat in Bay Ridge – December 2024
Look around 72nd Street for a blown, black and white 13-year-old cat.
George is missing his cat named Mommy.
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December 24, 2024
Fire on Narrows Avenue in Bay Ridge at 3:30 am
There was a fire around 3:30 am this morning at 8502 Narrows Avenue. (See Citizen)
There were flames on the first and second floor. Spectrum News 1 said this fire lasted for two hours, but thankfully there were no injuries.
Prayers for this family, who will have rebuild.
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December 24, 2024
Chanukah Candles, Latkes, Donuts and Decor in Bay Ridge or Nearby in Brooklyn
Where can I find these items in Bay Ridge?
1) Menorahs and candles:
a) DII at 8701 4th Avenue has several styles of menorahs
b) Target on 13th Avenue has some menorahs. (See here)
c) Amazing Savings at 1605 Avenue M
d) Local Chabbads sell them too. (Chabbad of Bay Rigde at 373 Bay Ridge Avenue 718-974-6366)
3) Latkes
Brooklyn Brew Cafe at 310 – 79th Street
a) Brooklyn Brew Cafe at 310 79th Street 347-578-7239 makes latkes (photo above) $14 for 3 large latkes. They come with sour cream and apple sauce. They also make amazing soup – years ago, a friend brought me Marina’s matzah ball soup. I didn’t think I liked that type of soup until I had Marina’s (so good!) All of the soups at Brooklyn Brew Cafe are delicious!
b) Brooklyn Market at 8102 3rd Avenue sold large latkes last year – next to the deli counter
c) Polonica 8303 – 3rd Avenue has potato pancakes (which are not the same)
d) Schnitzel Haus at 7319 – 5th Avenue has potato pancakes
3) Sufganiyot
a) Weiss Bakery at 5011 – 13th Avenue is the best
b) Mike’s Donuts at 6822 -5th Avenue has jelly donuts
c) Chiffon Kosher Bakery – 430 Avenue P
d) Ostrovitsky Bakery – 1124 Avenue J
e) Trader Joes has frozen ones and so does Costco.
4) Gelt
Li-Lac Chocolates 68-35th Street Brooklyn
a) Li-Lac Chocolates – (See here) 68 – 35th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn
b) Bingo on 60th Street and 13th Avenue
c) Amazing Savings at 4806 New Utrecht Avenue
5) Books and Games – The Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 3rd Avenue
6) Housewares: Kitchening at 8003 – 3rd Avenue had a lot of nice items last year:
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December 24, 2024
Hanukkah Events in Bay Ridge or Nearby in Brooklyn 2024
Hanukkah this year will be celebrated from Wednesday, December 25th to January 2nd. (See Bay Ridge stores here)
Tuesday, December 24th
Maztoball for single Jewish people 21+ Starts at 10:00 pm. Tickets are $55.00 (Info here)
Wednesday, December 25th
1) The World’s Largest Menorah is in Brooklyn and will be lit at Grand Army Plaza around 4:00 pm. Concert by Nissam Black. They have hot latkes and gifts for the children. (See schedule for when it will be lit each night)
2) Sushi and a Movie at Bay Ridge Jewish Center at 405 – 81st Street at 12:00 pm.
3) The Coney Island Menorah will be lit on West 5th and Neptune at 4:30 pm.
4) Candles and Kosher Chinese – Chabad Downtown Brooklyn $25 (Register here)
Thursday, December 26th
1) Donut Decorating at the Jewish Children’s Museum on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. (Here)
2) Chanukah at Industry City 51 – 35th Street at 4:45 – 6:00 pm. Free ($10 ice skating)
3) Hannukcon – starts at 9:00 pm. $36 (Tickets here)
Saturday, December 28th
1) Chanukah Celebration at 6:00 pm at 569 Vanderbilt Avenue (RSVP here)
Sunday, December 29th
1) Donut Decorating at the Jewish Children’s Museum on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. (Here)
2) Family Hanukkah Extravaganza Party at 2:00 pm at The Bay Ridge Jewish Center at 405 – 81st Street.
3) Chanukah Carnival at 2902 Kings Highway (Get tickets) 1:00 – 3:30 pm. $10 per child (max $40 per family)
4) Menorah Lighting with the FDNY at 4210 – 12th Avenue at 4:30 pm.
5) Chabbad of Bensonhurst Car Menorah Parade at 6:00 pm
5) Chabbad of Sheepshead Bay at 1315 Avenue Y. Free. Begins at 6:30 pm.
Monday, December 30th
1) Donut Decorating at the Jewish Children’s Museum on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. (Here)
2) Chanukah Party for Jewish Children who are deaf or hard of hearing – Inclusive program – ASL Interpreter and Closed Caption.
3) Chanukah on Ice near the Brooklyn Bridge from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. (Register here)
4) Chanukah at Atlantic Terminal (see here)
Tuesday, December 31st
1) Menorah lighting and concert at Brooklyn Borough Hall at 5:00 pm. Concert too.
Monday, January 1st
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December 23, 2024
61st Street Residents in Sunset Park are Fighting for Heat
On Christmas Eve, Sunset Park residents at 426 – 61st Street will have a rally at 11:00 am because they are without heat this Christmas.
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December 23, 2024
Send Your Favorite Ridgite a Wreath for $20 – Delivered by Bay Ridge Boy Scouts
Troop 9318 is having a wreath sale with a reduced price of $15.00.
You can order a wreath and have it delivered for $5.00 more, which is a DEAL for holiday cheer! They deliver in Bay Ridge, Sunset Park and Dyker Heights. Call:
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December 23, 2024
Water Main Break – Water Shut Off in Bay Ridge – 77th – 80th Streets (Off 3rd Avenue)
Update: Water was turned back on tonight for these residents.
Water was shut off on 77th to 80th Streets off 3rd Avenue due to a water main break.
It could be causing this flooded basement on 78th Street:
Olives and Pita at 7720 – 3rd Avenue had to closed because there was no water.
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December 23, 2024
120-Year-Old Advertisement for Bay Ridge House
Look at the price back then…and the down payment needed.
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December 22, 2024
RIP Basil Capetanakis
We were sad to hear that Basil Capentanakis died. (Info)
When we first moved to Bay Ridge, was saw Basil’s name in the newspaper all the time. He was a realtor and owned 14 Apollo Real Estate. Basil was also a civil leader. We met him in person at a celebration and he was a very pleasant man.
Basil Capetanakis served as Community Board 10 Member for 20 years and was Chair from July 1992 through June 1995.
Assemblyman Brooks-Krasny shared this:
RIP Basil. Prayers for his family and friends.
Viewing: On Friday, December 27th at Kimisis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church 224 – 18th Street in Brooklyn from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Funeral Service: Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 9:30 am at Kimisis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church 224 – 18th Street in Brooklyn.
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery at 500 25th Street, Brooklyn.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory to:
1) Kimisis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church
2) Hellenic Classical Charter Schools
3) The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
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December 22, 2024
Beautiful Bay Ridge’s Christmas Photo

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Around 3:30 pm today, a dead body was seen near the rocks near the Shore Road Bike Path around 72nd Street. Update: It was the body of an 80-year-old man. (Source)

Who is this man and how did he wind up in the water?

Police and an ambulance were on the Shore Road Bike Path to recover the person’s body from the water.

RIP

Prayers for the family and friends of this person, who will receive this news during the holiday.

A small, white dog was found in Brooklyn. Assemblyman Lester Chang was at the 66th Precinct and took this photo. The precinct is at 5822 – 16th Avenue.

Look around 72nd Street for a blown, black and white 13-year-old cat.

George is missing his cat named Mommy.

There was a fire around 3:30 am this morning at 8502 Narrows Avenue. (See Citizen)

There were flames on the first and second floor. Spectrum News 1 said this fire lasted for two hours, but thankfully there were no injuries.

Prayers for this family, who will have rebuild.

Where can I find these items in Bay Ridge?

1) Menorahs and candles:

a) DII at 8701 4th Avenue has several styles of menorahs

b) Target on 13th Avenue has some menorahs. (See here)

c) Amazing Savings at 1605 Avenue M

d) Local Chabbads sell them too. (Chabbad of Bay Rigde at 373 Bay Ridge Avenue 718-974-6366)

3) Latkes

b) Brooklyn Market at 8102 3rd Avenue sold large latkes last year – next to the deli counter

c) Polonica 8303 – 3rd Avenue has potato pancakes (which are not the same)

d) Schnitzel Haus at 7319 – 5th Avenue has potato pancakes

3) Sufganiyot

a) Weiss Bakery at 5011 – 13th Avenue is the best

b) Mike’s Donuts at 6822 -5th Avenue has jelly donuts

c) Chiffon Kosher Bakery – 430 Avenue P

d) Ostrovitsky Bakery – 1124 Avenue J

e) Trader Joes has frozen ones and so does Costco.

4) Gelt

a) Li-Lac Chocolates – (See here) 68 – 35th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn

b) Bingo on 60th Street and 13th Avenue

c) Amazing Savings at 4806 New Utrecht Avenue

5) Books and Games – The Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 3rd Avenue

6) Housewares: Kitchening at 8003 – 3rd Avenue had a lot of nice items last year:

Hanukkah this year will be celebrated from Wednesday, December 25th to January 2nd. (See Bay Ridge stores here)

Tuesday, December 24th

Maztoball for single Jewish people 21+ Starts at 10:00 pm. Tickets are $55.00 (Info here)

Wednesday, December 25th

1) The World’s Largest Menorah is in Brooklyn and will be lit at Grand Army Plaza around 4:00 pm. Concert by Nissam Black. They have hot latkes and gifts for the children. (See schedule for when it will be lit each night)

2) Sushi and a Movie at Bay Ridge Jewish Center at 405 – 81st Street at 12:00 pm.

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

4) Candles and Kosher Chinese – Chabad Downtown Brooklyn $25 (Register here)

Thursday, December 26th

1) Donut Decorating at the Jewish Children’s Museum on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. (Here)

2) Chanukah at Industry City 51 – 35th Street at 4:45 – 6:00 pm. Free ($10 ice skating)

3) Hannukcon – starts at 9:00 pm. $36 (Tickets here)

Saturday, December 28th

1) Chanukah Celebration at 6:00 pm at 569 Vanderbilt Avenue (RSVP here)

Sunday, December 29th

1) Donut Decorating at the Jewish Children’s Museum on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. (Here)

2) Family Hanukkah Extravaganza Party at 2:00 pm at The Bay Ridge Jewish Center at 405 – 81st Street.

3) Chanukah Carnival at 2902 Kings Highway (Get tickets) 1:00 – 3:30 pm. $10 per child (max $40 per family)

4) Menorah Lighting with the FDNY at 4210 – 12th Avenue at 4:30 pm.

5) Chabbad of Bensonhurst Car Menorah Parade at 6:00 pm

5) Chabbad of Sheepshead Bay at 1315 Avenue Y. Free. Begins at 6:30 pm.

Monday, December 30th

1) Donut Decorating at the Jewish Children’s Museum on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. (Here)

2) Chanukah Party for Jewish Children who are deaf or hard of hearing – Inclusive program – ASL Interpreter and Closed Caption.

3) Chanukah on Ice near the Brooklyn Bridge from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. (Register here)

4) Chanukah at Atlantic Terminal (see here)

Tuesday, December 31st

1) Menorah lighting and concert at Brooklyn Borough Hall at 5:00 pm. Concert too.

Monday, January 1st

On Christmas Eve, Sunset Park residents at 426 – 61st Street will have a rally at 11:00 am because they are without heat this Christmas.

Troop 9318 is having a wreath sale with a reduced price of $15.00.

You can order a wreath and have it delivered for $5.00 more, which is a DEAL for holiday cheer! They deliver in Bay Ridge, Sunset Park and Dyker Heights. Call:

Update: Water was turned back on tonight for these residents.

Water was shut off on 77th to 80th Streets off 3rd Avenue due to a water main break.

It could be causing this flooded basement on 78th Street:

Olives and Pita at 7720 – 3rd Avenue had to closed because there was no water.

Look at the price back then…and the down payment needed.

We were sad to hear that Basil Capentanakis died. (Info)

When we first moved to Bay Ridge, was saw Basil’s name in the newspaper all the time. He was a realtor and owned 14 Apollo Real Estate. Basil was also a civil leader. We met him in person at a celebration and he was a very pleasant man.

Basil Capetanakis served as Community Board 10 Member for 20 years and was Chair from July 1992 through June 1995.

Assemblyman Brooks-Krasny shared this:

RIP Basil. Prayers for his family and friends.