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March 10, 2024
Is a Trader Joe’s Coming to Bay Ridge?
My friends at Trader Joes told me that at the recent regional meeting it was announced that the next Trader Joe’s will be opening in Harlem.
Trader Joes is looking to expand East in Brooklyn, but they didn’t announce anything for South Brooklyn. Announcements will be shared on their page (here).
Years ago, Trader Joe’s HAD plans to move into Bay Ridge. They were going to move into the lot on 86th Street with a parking lot, but Justin Brannan stopped that. (Info here) A school was placed in the business district instead.
Last July, the former Century store location on 86th Street between 4th and 5th was spoken about, but Trader Joes did not make any commitment there. Construction hasn’t even started there either. (See here)
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March 10, 2024
Blue Door Taverna on Flavors of New York
Blue Door Taverna is a beautiful Greek Restaurant in Bay Ridge. Flavors of New York enjoyed the food. Watch the video:
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March 9, 2024
Places to Get a Watch Battery Changed in Bay Ridge
If it is a good watch that you really care about:
Global Gold and Silver Jewelry Store – 3rd Avenue and 89th Street – across the street from Chadwicks Restaurant. The guy knows watches and changes the batteries fast and easily $10.
Bobby’s Jewelers: He moved to 514 – 81st Street (right off 5th Avenue) See here
Malsons Jewelers at 440 86th Street 718-491-6666. I go here because they have been on 86th Street for years and I knew people who used to them. It cost $10 dollars and has a year guarantee. (Meaning: If the battery stops working, they will replace it without charge for a year.) *If you have a watch with a special closure, they have the tools for it.

If it is a regular watch that you need a battery changed on:
Sami’s Shoe Repair 386 95th Street (next to the diner – across from the train station) 718-921-1457 $10 for the battery with installation. *My husband goes to him and thinks he is awesome, but I had to go to Malson’s because my husband brought my watch to Sami. Sami opened the cover, put in a new battery and he was not able to close my watch back up after installing the battery.
Unique Jewelers 408 86th Street 718-836-9300
Steve & Co. Jewelry 542 86th Street 718-238-4500
Elegant Shoe Repair 476 68th Street 718-833-3300

In Sunset Park:

Joan’s Jewelry Store 5404 5th Avenue (54th Street) Joan’s is used by many people that I know!
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March 8, 2024
E-Commerce Exchange Zone at the 68th Precinct
The 68th Precinct reminded people if they are selling items online to meet outside the precinct and exchange money and items. The Precinct is at 333 – 65th Street.
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March 8, 2024
Why Won’t Andrew Gounardes Help The People on the R Train Into Bay Ridge?
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March 7, 2024
Spring Break Camps in Bay Ridge or Around Brooklyn April 22 – 30th, 2024
While school is out for Spring Break in April these places in Bay Ridge or nearby in Brooklyn have vacation camp for parents who are working:
1) Bay Ridge Sports Spring Recess Camp for children ages 4-16 years old at Our Lady of Angels on 3rd Avenue and 73rd Street for April 22nd – April 26th. 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. $300 a week or $70 a day. Extended day available to 6:00 pm. 917-817-1499.
2) Urban Steam Lab – two locations – on 5th Avenue and also near Owl’s Head Park for April 22nd – April 26th. 8:00 – 3:00 pm. $830.00 for the week or $120 a day. Extended care $45 a day or $300 for the week. (Register here)
8:00 am-9:00 am: Drop-off & games
9a-10:15a: Guided group lab/experiment
10:15a-10:30a: Snack time (snacks provided)
10:30a-11:45p: Guided group lab/experiment
11:45a-12:15p: Lunch (not provided)
12:15p-1:15p: Freetime/outside time in the USL backyard
1:15p-2:15p: Group art project
2:15p-3:00p: Classroom game
3) Soccer Roof – 53rd Street in Sunset Park. April 22-26th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. $400 (April 29th and 30th – $200) (Info and register here)
4) Learn Pickelball at FIAO at 8711 – 14th Avenue. Two hours for three days – April 22nd – 24th. Members: $180. Non-members: $360 (Register here)
Children 7-10 years old 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Ages 10-15 12:00 – 2:00 pm.
5) Brooklyn Basketball Academy at 162 – 25th Street. for April 22nd – April 26th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. $550 or $150 a day. Two locations Grades 2-4 and Grades 5-8. (Info and registration here)
6) The Ridge Creative Center 347 – 860 – 1932 [email protected]
7) NYC Tae Kwon Do Spring Camp – 7918 3rd Avenue 718-492-5425
8) The Little Gym at 8601 – 18th Avenue has full day and half days. 9:00 am -12 pm. 1-4 pm. (Info and registration)
9) Private Picassos Art Camp at 237 5th Avenue Brooklyn 11215. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm April 22nd – 25th. $350 or $100 a day. (Info and register here)
10) Green Apron Cooking Camp 7122 Bay Parkway – 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. (Registration link not posted yet – it would be here)
11) Park Slope Day Camp at 610 Baltic Avenue has a mini camp for Spring Break for April 22nd – April 26th 8:00 – 3:00 pm. $950 for the week. Extended day until 6:00 pm – $45 a day. (Info and registration)
12) Space Station Project at 1240 Prospect Avenue – collaborative gaming, backyard games and a visit to the playground for 2nd to 10th grade students. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. $75 per day. (Info and register here)
13) Kings Bay Spring Break Camp – bus available
13) Prospect Gymnastics Camp at 1230 Bedford Avenue for 4-9 year olds. 9:00 am – 2:30 pm. $675.00 (Register here)
14) Brooklyn Music Factory in Gowanas has a song writing camp for children 4-11 years old. $180 a day – extended day available. [email protected] 855-669-2990 (Info)
15) Body Moves: Spring Break Performing Arts Camp with dance, yoga, music, theater games, arts and crafts and outdoor play in Williamsburg for 4-8 years old. $100 a day.
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March 6, 2024
Are You Single? Get Ready to Mingle on Saturday
If you are single and Christian, the Oasis Singles Group is meeting at the Bridgeview Diner for lunch on Saturday, March 9th at 1:00 PM.
It’s Spring – go meet someone nice. The worst that can happen is you will have good conversations at the Bridgeview Diner.
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March 6, 2024
Happy 28 Years in Business Dyker Park Bagels!
Dyker Park Bagels celebrated 28 years in business in Bay Ridge today!
This bagel store is the home of ‘chicken ridiculous’ (a well-loved chicken cutlet bagel sandwich)!
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March 6, 2024
Register for Fight Cancer 5k on Shore Road 3/10
Run or walk this Sunday at 9:00 am in the Fight Cancer 5K on Shore Road . Get $5 off entry with coupon code target5.
Register here: http://events.elitefeats.com/24targetcancer
So happy with the recent spate of people rushing to sign up for the @elitefeats Fight Cancer 5K to benefit @targetcancer! Run a PR or walk one on the fast, flat, beautiful #bayridge waterfront, this Sunday at 9 am. Get $5 off entry with coupon code target5. #running Sign up to… pic.twitter.com/BsSkF1Z9XA
— Anne Szustek Talbot (@the59thStBridge) March 7, 2024

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March 6, 2024
$20,000 A Month Rent on 86th Street – Bay Ridge

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We all know the business storefront rents are high.
I didn’t think they were $20,800 a month on 86th Street and 4th Avenue (See here)
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March 6, 2024
Mystery Autographs and Relics at E&J
E and J Boutique has mystery Autographs and relics for $10.00 at 6906 Fort Hamilton Pkwy.
If you have baseball fans in your house, this is nice for their Easter baskets!
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March 6, 2024
Tsiknopempti at Blue Door Seafood Taverna 3/7
On Thursday, March 7th, it is Tsiknopempti – which is like Mardi Gras for some Greeks.
Blue Door Seafood Taverna has this meat platter for four people – Lamb chops, souvlakia, pancetta, loukaniko, kebab, and biftekia. Blue Door Seafood Taverna is at 8413 3rd Avenue. Call 718-680-8700 for reservation.
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My friends at Trader Joes told me that at the recent regional meeting it was announced that the next Trader Joe’s will be opening in Harlem.

Trader Joes is looking to expand East in Brooklyn, but they didn’t announce anything for South Brooklyn. Announcements will be shared on their page (here).

Years ago, Trader Joe’s HAD plans to move into Bay Ridge. They were going to move into the lot on 86th Street with a parking lot, but Justin Brannan stopped that. (Info here) A school was placed in the business district instead.

Last July, the former Century store location on 86th Street between 4th and 5th was spoken about, but Trader Joes did not make any commitment there. Construction hasn’t even started there either. (See here)

Blue Door Taverna is a beautiful Greek Restaurant in Bay Ridge. Flavors of New York enjoyed the food. Watch the video:

If it is a good watch that you really care about:

Global Gold and Silver Jewelry Store – 3rd Avenue and 89th Street – across the street from Chadwicks Restaurant. The guy knows watches and changes the batteries fast and easily $10.

Bobby’s Jewelers: He moved to 514 – 81st Street (right off 5th Avenue) See here

If it is a regular watch that you need a battery changed on:

Unique Jewelers 408 86th Street 718-836-9300

Steve & Co. Jewelry 542 86th Street 718-238-4500

Elegant Shoe Repair 476 68th Street 718-833-3300

In Sunset Park:

Joan’s Jewelry Store 5404 5th Avenue (54th Street) Joan’s is used by many people that I know!

The 68th Precinct reminded people if they are selling items online to meet outside the precinct and exchange money and items. The Precinct is at 333 – 65th Street.

While school is out for Spring Break in April these places in Bay Ridge or nearby in Brooklyn have vacation camp for parents who are working:

1) Bay Ridge Sports Spring Recess Camp for children ages 4-16 years old at Our Lady of Angels on 3rd Avenue and 73rd Street for April 22nd – April 26th. 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. $300 a week or $70 a day. Extended day available to 6:00 pm. 917-817-1499.

2) Urban Steam Lab – two locations – on 5th Avenue and also near Owl’s Head Park for April 22nd – April 26th. 8:00 – 3:00 pm. $830.00 for the week or $120 a day. Extended care $45 a day or $300 for the week. (Register here)

3) Soccer Roof – 53rd Street in Sunset Park. April 22-26th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. $400 (April 29th and 30th – $200) (Info and register here)

4) Learn Pickelball at FIAO at 8711 – 14th Avenue. Two hours for three days – April 22nd – 24th. Members: $180. Non-members: $360 (Register here)

Children 7-10 years old 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Ages 10-15 12:00 – 2:00 pm.

5) Brooklyn Basketball Academy at 162 – 25th Street. for April 22nd – April 26th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. $550 or $150 a day. Two locations Grades 2-4 and Grades 5-8. (Info and registration here)

6) The Ridge Creative Center 347 – 860 – 1932 [email protected]

7) NYC Tae Kwon Do Spring Camp – 7918 3rd Avenue 718-492-5425

8) The Little Gym at 8601 – 18th Avenue has full day and half days. 9:00 am -12 pm. 1-4 pm. (Info and registration)

9) Private Picassos Art Camp at 237 5th Avenue Brooklyn 11215. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm April 22nd – 25th. $350 or $100 a day. (Info and register here)

10) Green Apron Cooking Camp 7122 Bay Parkway – 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. (Registration link not posted yet – it would be here)

11) Park Slope Day Camp at 610 Baltic Avenue has a mini camp for Spring Break for April 22nd – April 26th 8:00 – 3:00 pm. $950 for the week. Extended day until 6:00 pm – $45 a day. (Info and registration)

12) Space Station Project at 1240 Prospect Avenue – collaborative gaming, backyard games and a visit to the playground for 2nd to 10th grade students. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. $75 per day. (Info and register here)

13) Kings Bay Spring Break Camp – bus available

13) Prospect Gymnastics Camp at 1230 Bedford Avenue for 4-9 year olds. 9:00 am – 2:30 pm. $675.00 (Register here)

14) Brooklyn Music Factory in Gowanas has a song writing camp for children 4-11 years old. $180 a day – extended day available. [email protected] 855-669-2990 (Info)

15) Body Moves: Spring Break Performing Arts Camp with dance, yoga, music, theater games, arts and crafts and outdoor play in Williamsburg for 4-8 years old. $100 a day.

If you are single and Christian, the Oasis Singles Group is meeting at the Bridgeview Diner for lunch on Saturday, March 9th at 1:00 PM.

It’s Spring – go meet someone nice. The worst that can happen is you will have good conversations at the Bridgeview Diner.

Dyker Park Bagels celebrated 28 years in business in Bay Ridge today!

This bagel store is the home of ‘chicken ridiculous’ (a well-loved chicken cutlet bagel sandwich)!

Run or walk this Sunday at 9:00 am in the Fight Cancer 5K on Shore Road . Get $5 off entry with coupon code target5.

Register here: http://events.elitefeats.com/24targetcancer

We all know the business storefront rents are high.

I didn’t think they were $20,800 a month on 86th Street and 4th Avenue (See here)

E and J Boutique has mystery Autographs and relics for $10.00 at 6906 Fort Hamilton Pkwy.

If you have baseball fans in your house, this is nice for their Easter baskets!

On Thursday, March 7th, it is Tsiknopempti – which is like Mardi Gras for some Greeks.

Blue Door Seafood Taverna has this meat platter for four people – Lamb chops, souvlakia, pancetta, loukaniko, kebab, and biftekia. Blue Door Seafood Taverna is at 8413 3rd Avenue. Call 718-680-8700 for reservation.