Bill Ferro’s Tribute in Brooklyn

Bill Ferro passed away from cancer at age 67.

His family are firefighters and they arranged this for beautiful tribute after memorial at Holy Name and before the reception at Skinflints.

John A. shared this beautiful photo:

RIP Bill.

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Fireworks Heard in Bay Ridge From Liberty Island

Why are there so many fireworks tonight in Bay Ridge? It’s around 10:40 pm and everyone is hearing the booming of fireworks, but it sounds different than it usually does.

People all over Brooklyn heard the fireworks. (See here)

Those living on Shore Road or standing near the 69th Street Pier or Shore Road bike path saw a huge fireworks show!

** Politicians should have let the community know this was going to happen – they have the schedule! ** It’s like we don’t have any leaders here.

After the fireworks went off for 10+ minutes, a Bay Ridge resident shared the 311 announcement that the fireworks were for a private event at Liberty Island. (Seen here)

Saturday, November 18 at 10:30 PM

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Tuxedo Cat Is At the 68th Precinct in Bay Ridge

This tuxedo cat was found at 318 – 68 Street this morning. He’s resting east at the 68th Precinct.

Some people say he is a block cat for 70th Street.

Please contact the 68 Precinct on 65th Street and spring Tuxedo so he isn’t sent to the shelter. Call 718-439-4211.

Thank you to the police officers who are animal lovers and take good care of the pets that are brought in.

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Andrew Gounardes Doesn’t Want to Tell The Community About a Deceased Resident, But He Wants to Celebrate World Day of Remembrance

This morning Senator Andrew Gounardes tweeted about World Day of Remembrance.

Yet in July, when a woman was hit and killed by a livery driver on 4th Avenue and Senator Street, Andrew Gounardes never mentioned her name. (See info here)

Both Gounardes and Brannan say they are in contact with the NYPD. So why didn’t they share the information with the community?

The nameless 61-year-old woman remained nameless when the Bay Ridge environmental group invited Transalt and Families for Safer Streets for a walk through Bay Ridge. When they got to Senator Street, they said a woman was killed her. She’s not just a woman – she’s someone’s family member who had a life before the livery driver hit her.

Both Transalt and Families for Safer streets have no idea that Gounrdes does not speak out in the community. When he shared the World Remembrance Day it is because Families for Safer Streets celebrates that day.

Celebrating World Day of Remembrance is pointless when Senator Gounardes didn’t take the time to acknowledge the loss of this resident in Bay Ridge.

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Rite Aid – 4th Avenue and 62nd Street is Closing

Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy according to Channel 7 News. While they are closing many stores, they did not name any stores in Brooklyn. (See list)

The 4th Avenue and 62nd Street Rite Aid in Sunset Park is closing.

Our friend was told that the store is closing in December by a store employee last night.

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Breakfast with Santa in Bay Ridge or Nearby

Sunday, December 3, 2023

1) Santa at Holy Cross – brunch, arts and crafts and games.

2) Santa will be at the Greenhouse Cafe for lunch from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. 3rd Avenue and 77th Street.

Saturday, December 9, 2023

1) Our Lady of Angels 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. RSVP by December 5th

2) Santa will be at the Greenhouse Cafe for lunch from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. 3rd Avenue and 77th Street.

Sunday, December 10th

1) Breakfast with Santa at St. Pat’s. $20 a person. (Register here)

2)Santa will be at the Greenhouse Cafe for lunch from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. 3rd Avenue and 77th Street.

Saturday, December 16, 2023

1) Santa will be at the Greenhouse Cafe for lunch from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. 3rd Avenue and 77th Street.

Sunday, December 17, 2023

1. The Brooklyn Cyclones Breakfast with Santa at 10:00 am at Maimonides Park. ($15 a person – Tickets here)

Santa in Staten Island

Sunday, December 10th

Rab’s Breakfast and Bowling with Santa -1 hour of bowling and breakfast with Santa. This is great if you have children of different ages OR if a child is afraid of Santa – this gives them time to see everyone else taking photos and that it’s alright. (Ticket here)

Saturday, December 23, 2023 – The Old Bermuda Inn – we went to this and it was very relaxing!

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Palestinian Demonstration in Bay Ridge on 11/18

Photo: Tom Hilton

This afternoon, Palestinians and non-Palestinians gathered on 4th Avenue and 86th Street in Bay Ridge calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza.

Photo: Tom Hilton

The newspapers aren’t covering what’s happening in the Gaza well.

Photo: Tom Hilton

Palestinian protests in NY are not being covered well either, so it’s nice that Bay Ridge photographer took the time to cover this.

Photo: Tom Hilton

While this demonstration wasn’t as large as the last one, there are a lot more non-Palestinian people at the protest with signs because they understand what is happening.

WOW this is sending a clear message:

Photo: Tom Hilton

This protest and the one in Sunset park this evening were peaceful protests calling for a ceasefire.

Photo: Tom Hilton

The news doesn’t even relay how many people have been killed.

Photo: Tom Hilton

Maybe In Our Lifetime needs to partner with local photographers like Tom Hilton so people see the truth about their demonstrations and protests for The Gaza.

Photo: Tom Hilton

Photo: Tom Hilton

Photo: Tom Hilton

Photo: Tom Hilton

Play the video:

Traffic on 3rd Avenue was very slow.

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RIP Annemarie Weisner – Bay Ridge

Annemarie Weisner was the 72-year-old grandmother, who was killed on Marine Avenue in Bay Ridge by a hit-and-run driver on Thursday evening.

Annemarie’s family shared these pictures of a radiant woman, who loved her life.

Hopefully, the NYPD will be able to track down the killed to give them some justice. In this video, Annemarie’s best friend speaks – it’s very sad:

The reporter in the video noted that this street did not have any traffic lights, speed bumps or stop signs.

Annemarie was a musician and loved by her friends, neighbors and family. We hope that the person responsible will be arrested soon.

RIP Annemarie. Prayers for her friends and the Weisner Family.

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Empty Bowls Sale in Sunset Park Today 11/19/23

Today from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, there is an Empty Bowls sale at the Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church at 6753 – 4th Avenue.

The bowls are $25 each. The money goes to fund the food pantry at the church.

See more events happening this weekend here.

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Bay Ridge Teen Robbed At Knifepoint Today

A 15-year-old high school student was returning home after a half day of school today.

She was robbed at knifepoint around 12:00 pm on 68th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue.

Thankfully, she was not harmed.

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Person Shot on 4th Ave. & 87th St. in Bay Ridge

Photo from Citizen

Right before 4:00 pm today, a person accidently shot himself in the leg on 4th Avenue and 87th Street in Bay Ridge.

I was told this by someone who was in the area. The Citizen App shows that the police “are not searching for a suspect.”

The person was brought to the hospital.

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14-Year-Old Teen Stabbed in Bensonhurst Today

ABC News reported that a 14-year-old student was stabbed on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn near 3:00 pm. (ABC News)

The teen was stabbed in the neck. An ambulance brought her to the hospital. Hopefully, she is alright.

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