Chris McCreight Didn’t Stand Up At a Community Meeting – “He Wasn’t Recognized”
Councilman Brannan was a no-show at Community Board 10’s Meeting.
He said he sent Chris McCreight to speak for him. But McCreight was either too meek or he read the room and decided not to get up and speak.
Senator Andrew Gounardes also attended the meeting, but did not speak. Either politician could have stood up and added a point, Community Board 10 is very welcoming to the politicians. Anyone who signed up could have spoke at the meeting, but they allowed politicians to go first.
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December 2, 2023Santa Mailbox in Bay Ridge – 3rd Avenue
1) The Santa Mailbox is out in Bay Ridge – the corner of 3rd Avenue and 82nd Street. So sweet!
Stop into Ridge Kids and get some fun Christmas items:
2) Another Santa mailbox is on 74th between 5th and 6th (closer to 6th Avenue).
3) Ridge Blvd. between 70th and 72nd Street
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December 2, 2023Protest in Bay Ridge (Known But Not Announced)
Yesterday barricades were dropped off on 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue too. No one announced a protest or closed streets for today.
Why isn’t Senator Andrew Gounardes sharing this information with the community instead of playing on Twitter talking about George Santos? (See here)
People gathered on Bay Ridge Avenue for the Pro-Palestine rally protest and headed down to 19th Avenue. There are police officers on all over the area.
They have the right to protest and these protests in our community have been predominantly peaceful.
Bay Ridge Cinemas shared these photos of the the diverse group of people protesting:
Residents have the right to know what is happening in their community.
Everyone should have been made aware what streets were being used for the protest, so they know where there is going to be traffic problems and they can plan ahead. It shouldn’t be that just the politician’s staff and family know what’s going on.
On Saturday night, the police were still on 5th Avenue after the protest. Many people were worried that there was a robbery on 5th Avenue so they avoided 5th Avenue. Meaning: businesses on 5th had less customers.
If information was shared, people wouldn’t have been worried.
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December 2, 2023Mother Killed in Bay Ridge – 93rd Street
There was a fatal stabbing around 8:00 pm on 93rd Street tonight. (Citizen App)
The Citizen App showed that the suspect is a white male with blonde hair, blue eyes and a goatee. He was wearing a black coat and blue scarf.
Update: The Daily News story (here) NY Post story. (Here)
Inna Deshkovich, a 52-year-old mother was stabbed multiple times in the neck and body.
Inna Deshkovich was pronounced dead at the house. The 68th Precinct Police arrested Vladislav Deshkovich, her 30-year-old son outside the home after midnight.
RIP Inna Deshkovich. Prayers for this woman’s family and friends.
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December 2, 2023Beautiful Christmas House in Dyker Heights
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December 1, 2023Plans Filed for Seven Story Homeless Shelter – 4th Avenue & 66th Street in Bay Ridge – SRO
NYC Records are the best source for information. Today ‘s information about the homeless shelter in Bay Ridge is from the Department of Buildings Now website. (See it here)
Search by the property’s address: 6530 – 4th Avenue.
When were politicians and Community Board 10 informed?
On November 29th the plans for the homeless shelter were published on NYC’s website even though the Community Board hasn’t heard the proposal or voted.
The Rockefeller Christmas Street is 80 feet tall. This SRO is almost as big at 72 feet tall.
The Department of Buildings shows that this property was accepted to the Development Hub after a consultation meeting held on May 9th (more than 6 months ago!)
NYC Acris shows that the mortgage was tax exempt in April 2023.
The layout of the homeless shelter is there – cafeteria in the Sub Cellar 1.
The Floors 1-7 are for Congregate Living – Homeless Shelter.
Leaders in Bay Ridge would have shared these plans with the community if they represented the community.
The documents refer to this building as a SRO. A Bay Ridge resident wrote that this was a shelter for homeless veterans and their families…..No this is a SRO – Single Resident Occupancy.
There is no mention of Veterans on any of the documents.
The building qualified for incentives. (More info about this incentive)
Could the placement of a homeless shelter in a community in Brooklyn be this far along without someone approving it?
Anyone telling you that this building is not being build until 2025, doesn’t know what is going on in our community.
There are already complaints about this property:
For the Admin on the Bay Ridge Talk Facebook Page: there is no one “to confirm” this with because Councilman Brannan said he was only aware of this project two weeks ago and Senator Gounardes is silent as usual. NYC’s records = primary source!
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December 1, 2023Bay Ridge Crime – Another Rape Assaults Are Up
Rape 1 – Date: 11/21/23 – 3:00 pm.
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December 1, 2023Bay Ridge Boy Scouts Are Delivering Wreaths
Troop 9318 in Bay Ridge is selling wreaths for $25.00.
They will deliver them to you in Bay Ridge only. Order one here. Send one to your Mom, aunt and friend too! Help the scouts get new camping equipment and a banner!
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December 1, 2023Homeless Shelter Location in Bay Ridge 11/30/23
Ten days ago Bay Ridge found out about the homeless shelter from Community Board 10. (Info)
Councilman Brannan “just found out” about the homeless shelter two weeks ago. (Source)
UPDATE: 12/1/23 – Paperwork was filed with the NYC Department of Buildings for a seven story homeless shelter – SRO. (See here)
The developer is already taking down the building. The fence they put up does not look good. And why is there so much garbage there? (This photo was taken today 11/30/23.)
If you believe that leaders in this community only knew about the homeless shelter planned for Bay Ridge for the past two weeks, I have a bridge to sell ya!
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November 30, 2023Ft. Hamilton High School Students Marched to PS 104 To Protest Teacher’s Social Media Posts
“Two hundred students from Fort Hamilton High School held a walkout on Thursday to protest the remarks made by a teacher on social media.” They walked to at PS 104, where the teacher works. (Story here)
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November 30, 2023Bay Ridge Events – December 25th – 31st
Wednesday, December 27th
1) Blood drive at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue. 10;00 am – 7:00 pm.
2) BINGO at Schnitzel Haus at 7319 – 5th Avenue starting at 7 pm.
3) Catnip Solo will be at Salty Dog from 7:00 – 10:00 pm.
4) Karaoke at The Leif Bar starting at 8:00 – 12:00 pm.
Thursday, December 28th
Free Ice Skating at Abe Stark Skating Rink in Coney Island from 8:00 am – 10:30 am.
Friday, December 29th
1) Free Ice Skating at Abe Stark Skating Rink in Coney Island from 8:00 am – 10:30 am.
2) Julia and Matt will be performing at PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue. 9:00 pm – 12:00 am.
Saturday, December 30, 2023
1) BRDC – Free food box for those who need it at 11:00 am.
2) Children’s March for Gaza – 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge
2) Head and South Band at The Leif Bar starting at 5:30 pm.
3) Karaoke at Schnitzel Haus at 7319 5th Avenue from 7:00 pm – 11:00. DJ El Nene and DJ Rosalie
4) Ethan Heartshorn Trio at the Brooklyn Firefly at 7003 – 3rd Avenue starting at 7:00 pm (Jazz Music)
5) Catnip will be at The Wicked Monk on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street starting at 10:30 pm.
December 31, 2023 – See Bay Ridge’s New Year’s Eve Events here
See Bay Ridge ‘s January Events
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November 30, 2023Bay Ridge Events – December 18th – 24th
Monday, December 18th
1. St. Pat’s Bible Study – 4th Avenue and 95th Street – Afternoon and Evening Times.
2. Community Board 10 Meeting starting at 7:00 pm at 1250 – 67th Street.
3. Open Mic at Irish Haven starting at 8:00 pm – 4th Avenue in Sunset Park
4. Fort Hamilton High School Ballet – The Nutcracker performed by The Joffrey Dance Academy. Get your tickets here.
Tuesday, December 19th
1. Holiday Popup Shop at Blue Door Seafood Taverna at 8413 3rd Avenue from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
More Information:
2. BINGO at PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue starting at 3:30 pm.
3. Fort Hamilton High School Ballet – The Nutcracker performed by The Joffrey Dance Academy at 7:00 pm. Get your tickets here.
4. The Brooklyn Firefly at 7003 – 3rd Avenue is having a figure drawing class at 7:00 pm. $25. Bring your supplies.
Wednesday, December 20th
1) Special: 10% off catering orders from Blue Door.
2) Fort Hamilton High School Ballet – The Nutcracker performed by The Joffrey Dance Academy at 7:00 pm. Get your tickets here.
3) Comedy Show with Joe Petito at South Brooklyn Foundry at 6909 – 3rd Avenue starting at 7:00 pm.
3) St. Anselm Advent Prayer – All Welcome – 4th Avenue and 82nd Street 7:00 – 8:00 pm.
4) Guild for Exceptional Children Holiday Party
5) Sip and Play Chess at Townhouse 275 on 94th Street (off 3rd Avenue)
6) Christmas Karaoke with Kristen at Catch 22 – 3rd Avenue and 77th Street starting at 9:00 pm.
Thursday, December 21st
1. Free Wash Day at Bubbles and Suds Laundromat at 7418 – 5th Avenue
2. Holiday Drinks and Blue Sangria are buy one get one today at Blue Door at 8413 – 3rd Avenue from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
3. Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s at 9715 – 3rd Avenue – starts at 8:00 pm. No purchase necessary to perform.
Friday, December 22nd
1) Ugly Sweater Karaoke Event at Schnitzel Haus at 7319 – 5th Avenue starting at 7:00 pm.
2. Bowl with the Grinch at Fort Hamilton Army Base – 718.630.4440 to make a reservation.
3. Special: Gift Cards are 10% off at Blue Door at 8413 – 3rd Avenue
4) Salvation Army Free Christmas Luncheon at 1:00 pm in Bay Ridge
5) Lamar Peters at Greenhouse Cafe – Dinner Show
6) Metal Punk and Hardcore at Lockyard. 9221 – 5th Avenue – starts at 8:00 pm.
Saturday, December 23rd
1) Community Free Christmas Luncheon at The Salvation Army.
2) Lunch with Santa at Blue Door $40 for adults and $30 for children.
3) Decorate the Church – Help out at St. Anselm
4) Boozy Bingo at The Bean Post at 2:00 pm.
5) My Natural Pet is taking pictures of pets with Santa Paws from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. My Natural Pet is at 8318 5th Avenue. Make sure to get your pet some toys and snacks for Christmas (they have cute stuff)!
6) Free Ice Skating for all at Abe Stark Skating Rink in Coney Island 4:00 – 6:30 pm.
7) Spodie Odie will be at The Leif starting at 6725 – 5th Avenue at 8:00 pm.
8) Julia Her will be singing at The Wicked Monk tonight – 3rd Avenue and 95th Street.
Sunday, December 24th
Happy Christmas Eve!
1. Christmas Eve at St. Anselm – 82nd Street and 4th Avenue – 11;30 pm. Midnight Mass
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