Were Shots Fired in Bay Ridge Tonight?
Around 8:50 pm tonight, a person called 911 and reported that two gunshots were fired from a speeding car on Fort Hamilton Parkway and 86th Street in Bay Ridge.
Hopefully, the sound came from a modified car exhaust and not someone actually shooting a gun. Let’s see if the NYPD or politicians clear this up.
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May 3, 2026The Kindness of Bay Ridge Neighbors
I love writing about kind neighbors in our community!
a) One Bay Ridge resident added a Trinket Trade Box next to the Little Library at Shore Road. This Ridgite wanted to bring some fun to Bay Ridge!
What’s in the box. You can follow them on Instagram at BayRidgetrinkets. They shared this photo: https://www.instagram.com/bayridgetrinkets
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b) A young Ridgite is making cute beaded frogs and leaving them around Bay Ridge to find. Why? She just wants to make people happy!
Such kindness! May God bless these nice people, who care about making others happy!
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May 3, 2026The Garbage Cans Are Coming Back to The Corners on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge
In a private Facebook group, NYC Council representative, Kayla Santosuosso said that DSNY is going to put the garbage cans back on each of the corners of 5th Avenue.
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May 3, 2026Now That There’s Good Weather, Shore Road Residents Are Hearing Music AGAIN!
Now that it is Spring, Bay Ridge residents living on Shore Road are hearing music on Saturday and Sunday from around 4:00 pm until almost midnight. Residents described the music as loud percussion music with singing and instrumentation. The music is followed by fireworks and it’s a nuisance.
A couple of year ago, a Bay Ridge resident complained to politicians about the loud music because he and his family couldn’t sleep. When politicians failed to do anything, the resident went to Staten Island and found the music being played at Clifton public parking lot, which is across the water from Shore Road Park.
I wrote about it here:
If you are hearing loud music, contact Council member Kayla Santosuosso. If she doesn’t respond, continue to call or email her office. 718-748-5200 Other numbers: 718-373-0954 and 212-788-7363
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May 3, 2026Dixy Chicken and Grill on 5th Avenue Closed
Dixy Chicken at 7504 – 5th Avenue closed. I was surprised so many Ridgites said they will miss this chicken.
The building was sold at the end of February for $1,830,000. It was listed in October for $1,820,000 (so the market is good).
https://www.momentummovesyou.com/property-search/detail/413/496524/7504-5th-ave-brooklyn-ny-11209
Where can you eat fried chicken in Bay Ridge?
Forefeathers opened at 7205 – 5th Avenue a few months ago. Their food and service received good ratings – see here: https://shorturl.at/lR6Rh
See their Insta: https://www.instagram.com/forefeathers
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May 3, 2026Crane Use at 95th Street Library – Street Closure
Community Board 10 shared that from Tuesday 5/5/26 to Friday, 5/8/26, 95th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues will be closed from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Costruction work involving a crane will take place at the Brooklyn Public library at 9424 – 4th Avenue.
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May 3, 2026TD Five Boro Bike Tour in Our Area
See street closures in NYC: https://shorturl.at/0geZ9
The lower level of the Verrazzano Bridge is being used for this tour. That make Belt Parkway a mess up until that exit (then it’s clear).
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May 2, 2026Bensonhurst Homeless Shelter in the News
The asbestos inspection claimed he was at the building at a time when the protesters were there. See story: https://shorturl.at/pRXK3
Now the EPA is assigning an asbestos inspector to the property.
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May 2, 2026Mother’s Day Brunch or Lunch in Bay Ridge 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
1) Panino Rustico at 8901 – 3rd Avenue is having a Mother’s Day Comedy Show beginning at 6:00 pm. $69 per person. 718-333-5144
POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, MAY 10TH DUE TO RAIN. On Saturday, May 10th, Narrows Botanical Garden on 69th Street and Shore Road will probably hold its annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale (no flyer yet)
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1) Greenhouse Cafe 7717 – 3rd Avenue. Call for a reservation for brunch or dinner: 718-833-8200.
2) The Wicked Monk on the corner of 3rd Avenue and 95th Street has brunch. 347-497-5152 Brunch menu: https://www.wickedmonk.com/brunch
3) Chadwick’s Restaurant – 8822 3rd Avenue 718-833-9855
5) Cebu – 8801 3rd Avenue. Reservations or order: [email protected] or 718-492-5095. Indoor or outdoor dining.
6) Hom at 8810 – 3rd Avenue has a great brunch. 718-238-4466
7) Bay Ridge Fish Market at 7608 – 3rd Avenue -Dinner for Two – $85
8) Malone’s Chophouse at 9517 – 3rd Avenue 347-497-5555
9) Dyker Beach Golf Course – Mother’s Day Brunch from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. $75 for adults. $40 for children
10) Aromdee Thai at 6735 – 3rd Avenue 929-289-2253
11) Fushimi Restaurant at 9216 – 4th Avenue
12) Vesuvio’s Restaurant 718-745-0222
13) Fort Hamilton Army Base. 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. 718-765-7368
14) Postiano – 10018 – 4th Avenue (100th Street). 718-833-1313 $99 Prix Fixe Menu
15) The Arab American Association is having a Mother’s Day Celebration at The Bay Ridge Manor.
16) Cavatappi Restaurant at 8024 – 13th Avenue
17) Mama Rao’s – 6408 – 11th Avenue 718-745-2269.
In the past, these restaurants had special Mother’s Day Menus:
1) Skinflints at 7902 5th Avenue. (Last year: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJhQl_BRSUP
2) Sarava: The Modern Bistro 6819 – 3rd Avenue 347-662-6821.
3) Ho Brah at 8618 3rd Avenue. https://shorturl.at/EIRbY
4) Il Posto at 7409 – Avenue U
5) Gino’s Restaurant 7414 – 5th Avenue https://www.ginosbayridge.com/menus
6) Brooklyn Roots at 8620 3rd Avenue
7) Piccante718-833-3919
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May 2, 2026Bake and Scoops Opened in Bay Ridge
Bake and Scoops opened at 6920 – 3rd Avenue. This used to be The New Sanchos and before that it was Anopoli’s.
Bake and Scoops sells ice cream, chocolate, cassata, Arabic sweets and wedding cakes.
Good luck to the new owners! It’s the perfect time of the year to open!
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May 2, 2026Jewelry Thieves on 11th Ave. & 63rd Street in Brooklyn
The Citizen App is showing that a person was robbed of their gold cross and chain on a bright May afternoon – 63rd Street and 11th Avenue.
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May 2, 2026A Ribbon Cutting Isn’t Needed for GrowNYC….It is Needed for Small Businesses in Bay Ridge
Years ago, the Farmer’s Market at the Walgreens parking lot was a great addition to our area. But now many stores are selling organic vegetables. Why are we bringing in sellers from out of the area to compete with our community’s businesses still?
Even a graphic was created for this:
This market has been in the area for many years, so a ribbon cutting wasn’t necessary.
Councilwoman Kayla Santosuosso had nothing to do with its setup. These markets are all over the five boroughs now. And the prices here are not cheap!
Does Kayla Santosuosso think the halal stores in Bay Ridge are not good? We go to Balady all the time and the meat is excellent. We don’t need an outside seller.
Photo: Kayla Santosuosso
Sadly, Kayla Santosuosso has not shown up for one business ribbon-cutting ceremony in our community. The Mom and Pop shops need the publicity.
Santosuosso, a new Mom, failed to mention that a child was seriously hurt on 81st Street this week.
Santosuosso wants to do “politics as usual” in Bay Ridge. She watched Justin Brannan leave the community out of so many things, so she figures she can do the same. Santosusso did a terrible job speaking up for Bay Ridge and didn’t question Tim Ziss’ new building on 92nd Street (with a supermarket), which was approved this week. This property is diagonally across the street from PS 104. What mother would approve a supermarket across the street from a school??? Can you imagine the chaos at dismissal? Ridiculous! Info:
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