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December 15, 2023
76th Street & 3rd Avenue – 3 Empty Storefronts
I didn’t realize that Square Plus on 3rd Avenue and 76th Street had closed. That makes three empty stores in a row. The liquor store on the corner closed years ago – I wonder why no one rented the place yet.
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December 15, 2023
Brooklyn Roots’ Cute Santa Claus
This Santa Claus is painted on Brooklyn Roots’ window on 3rd Avenue and 87th Street.
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December 14, 2023
Walking Christmas Tour in Bay Ridge
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December 14, 2023
Bay Ridge Ornaments at Kitchening on 3rd Ave.
These cute Bay Ridge ornaments are available at Kitchening 8003 3rd Avenue.
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December 14, 2023
Elyse DeLucci Outside of Ginos in Bay Ridge

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December 12, 2023
Panino Rustica in Bay Ridge is Open After Car Crashed In Their Window
Last night, a car crashed into the storefront of Panino Rustico on 3rd Avenue and 89th Street.
Imagine waking up and walking up to your beautiful business and it looks like this!
Aimee shared this photo this morning
While Santa got pushed to the side, the poor snowman looks like he didn’t make it.
Aimee shared this picture this morning
We have the right people in business in Bay Ridge! They communicated what happened and began cleaning.
The owners and their staff cleaned up the restaurant and they were able to open for dining! They shared this update:
Panino Rustico shared these pictures:
Thankfully, this happened when the restaurant was not open and people were not hurt.
Everyone stop by this weekend and support this great business!
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December 12, 2023
Have You Tried “The Grinch” at South Brooklyn Foundry?
South Brooklyn Foundry at 6909 – 3rd has a new holiday drink – The Grinch! Go try it!
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December 12, 2023
Meeting About the Homeless Shelter on 4th Avenue and 66th Street in Bay Ridge – 12/16/23
On Saturday, December 1st, Bay Ridge and Sunset Park residents who oppose the homeless shelter location on 4th Avenue and 66th Street are meeting in the Community Room of Building 1 at 1:00 pm.
They also have a petition here because they don’t want a homeless shelter near the school or daycares.
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December 12, 2023
Malliotakis Comments on Redistricting
NY Democrats’ Attempt to Redraw Congressional Maps is Unconstitutional, Corrupt & a slap in the faces of voters pic.twitter.com/NfvC3vYxog
— Nicole Malliotakis (@NMalliotakis) December 11, 2023

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December 12, 2023
Fireworks on Wednesday Night in Bay Ridge
On Wednesday night, one of the best Christmas events in Bay Ridge happens. St. Patrick’s Academy had their Christmas Concert on 4th Avenue and then Santa comes down 4th Avenue in a sleigh.
It is amazing to see the little children so excited for Santa…..and the fireworks.
Yes, there is about 10 minutes of fireworks at 7:00 pm. Take your dog for an extra long walk and then put the music up in your home to distract your dog.
It really is one of the best events for the holiday – if you have time take a walk up to 4th Avenue between 95th and 96th Street.
*During the pandemic, I saw this the first time and it was incredible. Whoever planned the event understands what children need.
Fourth Avenue will be closed around that time for Santa’s arrival.
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December 12, 2023
Inclusive Dance Classes in Bay Ridge – Fantastic!
I love when Bay Ridge businesses give shoutouts to other Bay Ridge businesses on social media. They could post about their business, but they choose to share another business with the community. Skinflints gave a shoutout to Beyond Dance for being an inclusive dance studio in Bay Ridge.
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December 11, 2023
The City of Yes Presentation to CB 10
Tonight Community Board 10 had two representatives from the DCP (Department of City Planning) speak about The City of Yes. David Weissglass is the current Team Leader for Southern Brooklyn the DCP Brooklyn Office. Lucia Cappuccio answered questions in the Zoom chat.
The City of Yes is supposed to eliminate some of the barriers in the current zoning to allow new business owners to get set up in a community.
The presenters said that the reason they are talking about business on corner properties is because in some communities, there are no grocery stores near by and the residents WANT a small business on their corner so they can can shop near their home.
The City of Yes is supposed to help the new small businesses that started in people’s homes during the pandemic. Since entrepreneurs need staff, the City of Yes will allow three workers in a home business. Whose going to check to see if there are three workers or eight?
The problem with the City of Yes is that it is a one-size-fits-all zoning. It could allow for rich business owners to dominate in a residential area. It can also allow for businesses that are noisy to disturb their neighbors (the police don’t have the time to monitor this).
During the meeting, the speakers said there were 300 empty store fronts in our area (out of 2,500 storefronts). Another Ridgite mentioned that the basement apartments are the affordable apartments in the area. Why take that away from people for businesses when there are so many empty storefronts?
One Bay Ridge resident asked, “Why can’t the money that is being put towards this program be used to help the small businesses in our area?
Bay Ridge businesses pay fees and taxes that these new home businesses won’t pay.
The reason for this meeting is so the public can give their input.
Community Board 10’s input is only advisory. The Committee was very good, especially the head of the committee who kept asking questions and moving the meeting along.
The reality is NYC Council is going to vote on this in February. They most likely will vote yes because they vote yes for almost every vote.
I tried to find politicians against The City of Yes and instead I found this article where Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso thinks the City of Yes doesn’t go far enough – he even mentioned Bay Ridge! (See article)
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I didn’t realize that Square Plus on 3rd Avenue and 76th Street had closed. That makes three empty stores in a row. The liquor store on the corner closed years ago – I wonder why no one rented the place yet.

This Santa Claus is painted on Brooklyn Roots’ window on 3rd Avenue and 87th Street.

These cute Bay Ridge ornaments are available at Kitchening 8003 3rd Avenue.

Last night, a car crashed into the storefront of Panino Rustico on 3rd Avenue and 89th Street.

Imagine waking up and walking up to your beautiful business and it looks like this!

While Santa got pushed to the side, the poor snowman looks like he didn’t make it.

We have the right people in business in Bay Ridge! They communicated what happened and began cleaning.

The owners and their staff cleaned up the restaurant and they were able to open for dining! They shared this update:

Panino Rustico shared these pictures:

Thankfully, this happened when the restaurant was not open and people were not hurt.

Everyone stop by this weekend and support this great business!

South Brooklyn Foundry at 6909 – 3rd has a new holiday drink – The Grinch! Go try it!

On Saturday, December 1st, Bay Ridge and Sunset Park residents who oppose the homeless shelter location on 4th Avenue and 66th Street are meeting in the Community Room of Building 1 at 1:00 pm.

They also have a petition here because they don’t want a homeless shelter near the school or daycares.

On Wednesday night, one of the best Christmas events in Bay Ridge happens. St. Patrick’s Academy had their Christmas Concert on 4th Avenue and then Santa comes down 4th Avenue in a sleigh.

It is amazing to see the little children so excited for Santa…..and the fireworks.

Yes, there is about 10 minutes of fireworks at 7:00 pm. Take your dog for an extra long walk and then put the music up in your home to distract your dog.

It really is one of the best events for the holiday – if you have time take a walk up to 4th Avenue between 95th and 96th Street.

*During the pandemic, I saw this the first time and it was incredible. Whoever planned the event understands what children need.

Fourth Avenue will be closed around that time for Santa’s arrival.

I love when Bay Ridge businesses give shoutouts to other Bay Ridge businesses on social media. They could post about their business, but they choose to share another business with the community. Skinflints gave a shoutout to Beyond Dance for being an inclusive dance studio in Bay Ridge.

Tonight Community Board 10 had two representatives from the DCP (Department of City Planning) speak about The City of Yes. David Weissglass is the current Team Leader for Southern Brooklyn the DCP Brooklyn Office. Lucia Cappuccio answered questions in the Zoom chat.

The City of Yes is supposed to eliminate some of the barriers in the current zoning to allow new business owners to get set up in a community.

The presenters said that the reason they are talking about business on corner properties is because in some communities, there are no grocery stores near by and the residents WANT a small business on their corner so they can can shop near their home.

The City of Yes is supposed to help the new small businesses that started in people’s homes during the pandemic. Since entrepreneurs need staff, the City of Yes will allow three workers in a home business. Whose going to check to see if there are three workers or eight?

The problem with the City of Yes is that it is a one-size-fits-all zoning. It could allow for rich business owners to dominate in a residential area. It can also allow for businesses that are noisy to disturb their neighbors (the police don’t have the time to monitor this).

During the meeting, the speakers said there were 300 empty store fronts in our area (out of 2,500 storefronts). Another Ridgite mentioned that the basement apartments are the affordable apartments in the area. Why take that away from people for businesses when there are so many empty storefronts?

One Bay Ridge resident asked, “Why can’t the money that is being put towards this program be used to help the small businesses in our area?

Bay Ridge businesses pay fees and taxes that these new home businesses won’t pay.

The reason for this meeting is so the public can give their input.

Community Board 10’s input is only advisory. The Committee was very good, especially the head of the committee who kept asking questions and moving the meeting along.

The reality is NYC Council is going to vote on this in February. They most likely will vote yes because they vote yes for almost every vote.

I tried to find politicians against The City of Yes and instead I found this article where Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso thinks the City of Yes doesn’t go far enough – he even mentioned Bay Ridge! (See article)