Visitation’s Final Tree Lighting in Bay Ridge 12/8

Update: See photos here

Marty Golden shared tonight that Visitation will have its final tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, December 8th.

The tree will be lit during the 4:00 pm mass and then the official tree lighting will happen at 5:00 pm.

See other tree lightings in Bay Ridge (here)

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Weight Watchers is Back in Bay Ridge

Weight Watchers is back in Bay Ridge.

They meet at the Hotel Gregory on 4th Avenue at 9:30 am on Wednesday.

In January, they will meet a little later Wednesday at 10AM and additionally Saturdays at 10:00 AM.

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Fire on 99th Street and 4th Avenue – Bay Ridge

(Photo from video)

It’s 11:40 pm. We heard the sound of many firetrucks flying down 3rd Avenue. There is a fire on 99th Street and 4th Avenue – it’s in the second floor apartment over Campania. (See videos)

The firefighters had set up ladders going to the two apartments and the roof as well.

The fire is out now and thankfully no one was hurt. Unfortunately, the man who lived in the apartment lost everything. The apartment needs to gutted.

He is one of the amazing chefs at Campania Restaurant. A GoFundMe was started here – even $10 helps. They are collecting clothing in size Large or XL for him and Medium/Large for his wife. Their cat is okay and safe – thank God!

Update: Campania will be closed for a little while they repair the restaurant. Maybe someone will do a small campaign for those workers – so they can live and have some Christmas too.

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Best Bay Ridge Homes Decorated For Christmas

1) The Bay Ridge Holiday House at 635 – 79th Street – AMAZING!!

2) The blue house on 81st Street between Colonial Road and Narrows and Avenue.

3) 80th Street and Colonial Road

4) Narrows Avenue and 72nd Street

5) 81st Street between Narrows and Colonial Road (See video)

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Kayla Santosuosso – No. We Need New People.

Justin Brannan is term-limited so his staffer, Kayla Santosusso is running for office.

While Brannan’s Chief of Staff, Chris McCreight was defeated in November, this NYC Council seat is a very gerrymandered district (meaning: the strange map below was made to include more Democrats and exclude the Republicans from Dyker Heights).

When redistricting happened, we should have heard Kayla speak out against these ridiculous district lines. Kayla did not speak out against gerrymandering.

Kayla announced she is running for office, but she hasn’t posted a website with what she represents. That’s the most important thing to voters.

But that’s not the most important thing to politicians. Kayla is collecting money:

Here’s the weird thing:

Kayla Santosuosso is best known for running Khader El-Yateem’s failed campaign in 2017. El-Yateem was a Socialist. (Source)

Kayla filed an ethics violation against Justin Brannan in 2017. (Source) Then she went to work for Brannan?!

Kayla wrote this in her campaign announcement today (here):

While working for Justin Brannan, Kayla was recorded by a group of environmental activists, who went to Brannan’s office because he was not responding to them. No one at a politician’s office should be speaking the way Kayla spoke to them:

The people in the video were fighting for a park not to be destroyed – 1000 trees were removed from this NYC park! (Info)

Before working for Brannan, Kayla participated in protests, so I am surprised she spoke to the activists like that.

The person who runs for this position needs to be someone who unites people. Even in Kayla’s recent writing about election day, she’s dividing the community. (See here)

In October, we saw Kayla campaigning at the Halloween event at Owls Head Park paid for by taxpayers. Bothering parents while they are spending time with their child is wrong. (Seen here) If Chris McCreight and Andrew Gounardes funded the event with their campaign funds, then it would be fine to campaign there – Kayla knew they didn’t and she shouldn’t have been handing out campaign material.

For years, Justin Brannan has ignored big problems in the area. Kayla has not spoken out against corruption or any problems. Why didn’t she help the homeless on R train or do something to stop the craziness on the sidewalks/streets caused by electric bikes. We don’t need another council representative ignoring the problems of the area and taking photos.

Electing anyone from Brannan’s office would just be shuffling chairs.

We need a parent to take this position because they will do the right thing. We need someone committed to helping mentally ill people on the R train. We need someone to take community concerns seriously. There are a lot of outspoken parents, who would do a great job in this position. Now is the time to apply!

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Bowling with Santa & The Grinch on Dec. 20th

Santa and the Grinch will be bowling at the Fort Hamilton Army Base on Friday, December 20th.

This is a package for a family of four to bowl at the Fort Hamilton Army Base. It includes the bowling, a pizza, a pitcher of soda and a bowling pin. Call the Bowling Center to reserve a spot: 718.630.4440.

See more XMas Events in Bay Ridge

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Kaya Bliss Dispensary at Pilo Arts Location Will Open This Month

Kaya Bliss Dispensary, a legal dispensary was supposed to open in November, but the owner changed the opening to December. Kaya is another word for cannabis.

The owner of Kaya Blass shared in his Instagram videos that no one will be smoking pot outside of the business. He said that he spoke to other business owners on the block about the dispensary. This block has Sofia’s Restaurant and the new Terina Restaurant on the corner of 85th Street.

Pilo Arts interior was gutted. See video:

We have seen many illegal dispensaries in the area and some that sold to children, so it will be good to see a dispensary operating legally.

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Third Avenue Merchants Wreath Contest

The 3rd Avenue Merchants are making the Avenue look beautiful. Forty merchants (or their designees) decorate holiday wreaths.

They are having a contest to see which wreath people like the best. (Vote here)

We’ve seen about half of the wreaths and they look amazing! I can’t wait to see the rest of them.

Olives and Pita fantastic Nightmare Before Christmas Wreath:

The 3rd Avenue Merchants must have someone new, with great ideas working with them! It’s nice to see the new decor and events. : )

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Young Cat Found on 88th Street in Bay Ridge

A cute cat was found on Ridge Blvd. between 88th and 89th Street in Bay Ridge. A kind person is holding onto the cat. (Contact her here)

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Tree Lightings in Bay Ridge or Nearby in Bklyn

Christmas Tree Lightings in Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights in 2024:

Saturday, November 30th

1) St. Andrew’s Church Tree Lighting at 6 PM

Sunday, December 1, 2024

1) Help decorate Holy Cross Church in Bay Ridge

Monday, December 2, 2024

1) The 3rd Avenue Merchants will have a tree lighting outside of Foodtown from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Performances. hot chocolate and snacks, grinch and wreath contest. Free.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

1) Christmas Tree Lighting at John Paul Jones Park on 101st Street and 4th Avenue at 6:00 pm. Music, Santa and light refreshments. Free.

Wednesday, December 4th

1) Owl’s Head Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:00 pm. Music, snacks and gifts for the children. Owls Head Park is on 68th Street between Colonial Rd. and Shore Road. Free.

2) Senator Andrew Gounardes is having a tree lighting in Dyker Park on 86th Street and 14th Avenue at 6:00 pm. I guess he didn’t want to go to one of the tree lightings so he overbooked (see event above). Free.

Friday, December 6th

1) Sunset Park Tree Lighting on 60th Street and 4th Avenue from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.

2) Fort Hamilton Army Base Holiday Market and Tree Lighting 4:00 – 8:00 pm. ** Tree Lighting is at 5:30 pm.**

The Holiday Market & Tree Lighting event at the Fort Hamilton Army Base will be on Friday, December 1st from 4pm to 8pm. The event is FREE with registration & a valid ID. Since it is on the Army Base, you have to register. They have a Santa for photos. (Register here)

Saturday, December 7th

1) Saint Anselm Church on 4th Avenue and 82nd Street – tree lighting after the 5:00 mass.

2) St . Ephrem’s tree lighting.

3) Our Lady of Angels Church.

4) St. Athanasius Church tree lighting is after the 4:45 pm mass.

Sunday, December 8th

1) St. Dominic’s Church Tree Lighting after the 6:00 pm mass.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

1) Our Lady of Guadalupe Tree Lighting at 7201 – 15th Avenue at 7:00 pm.

Friday, December 20, 2024

1) 5th Avenue Tree Lighting at 7428 – 5th Avenue at 5:00. Santa, hot cocoa and cookies. Free goodie bag too.

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Grinch Candle at GreenSpa in Bay Ridge

Everyone who has a candle lover in their life will love these Grinch candles from GreenSpa at 8804 – 3rd Avenue. The top has a cute little heart on it!

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Sports for Children in Bay Ridge

This is for my friends who keep telling me that there are no boy scouts and who miss soccer registration. 

Team Sports

Other Activities

Other Sports 

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