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.
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.
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 Veteranson any of the documents.
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 saidhe was only aware of this project two weeks ago and Senator Gounardes is silent as usual. NYC’s records = primary source!
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!
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!
“Two hundred students from Fort Hamilton High School held a walkout on Thursdayto protest the remarks made by a teacher on social media.” They walked to at PS 104, where the teacher works.(Story here)
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 Avenuefrom 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
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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 Academyat 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 Academyat 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
1) Open House at Treasure Island Preschool at 8715 – 5th Avenue from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
2)PS 264 at 371 – 89th Street is having Open House at 1:00 pm. Next open house on December 13th at 1:00 pm.
3) Trivia Night at Delia’s Lounge at 9224 – 3rd Avenue 7:00 pm
4) Bible Study at St. Patrick’s Church in the afternoon and in the evening.
5) Republican Party Christmas Party at The Bay Ridge Manor.7-10pm.
6) Open Mic at Irish Haven in Sunset Park 8:00 – 11:00 pm
Tuesday, December 12th
1) BINGO at PC’s Bar at 7215 5th Avenue from 3:30 – 6:30 pm
2) Teacher Appreciation at Blue Door Seafood Taverna at 8413 3rd Avenue– 15% off.
3) The Brooklyn Firefly at 7003 – 3rd Avenue is having Movie Night. They are showing: LE HAINE starts at 7:00 pm.$20 includes popcorn.
4)Pure Life Yoga Paws and Poses – Yoga Class and Adoption Event. Class is at 6:30 pm. Contact @purelifemovementny to RSVP. Pure Life is at 7217 – 13th Avenue
Wednesday, December 13th
1) PS 264 at 371 – 89th Street is having Open House at 1:00 pm.
2)The best Christmas Event in Bay Ridge – Santa rides up to St. Patrick’s – 4th Avenue and 96th Street – 6:30 pm.
3) Special for Today: Buy a gift card, get a $10 gift card at Blue Door Seafood Taverna at 8413 3rd Avenue.
4) Paint and Sip at South Brooklyn Foundry at 7:00 pm.
5)St. Anselm Advent Prayer – All Welcome – 4th Avenue and 82nd Street 7:00 – 8:00 pm.
6) Karaoke at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue from 8:00 – 12:00 pm.
7) Sip and Play Chess at Townhouse 275 at 275 – 94th Street at 8:00 pm.
8)Karaoke with Kristen at Catch 22 at 7221 – 3rd Avenue starting at 9:00 pm.
Thursday, December 14th
1) OLA is going to Radio City Christmas Spectacular and then coming back to Bay Ridge to have dinner at Sofia’s Restaurant.
2) Blue Door Restaurant Gingerbread Decorating at 8413 – 3rd Avenue
3) Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at My Natural Pet at 8315 – 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge.
4)Kiwanis Club Christmas Party at the Greenhouse Cafe 7717 – 3rd Avenue at 7:00 pm.Bring an unwrapped gift for a child.
5) Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s – no purchase necessary to sing or play at 9715 – 3rd Avenue. Begins at 8:30 pm.
Friday, December 15th
1. Festive on Fifthat Coldwell Banker at 7428 – 5th Avenueat 5:00 pm – Santa, tree lighting, free hot cocoa, cookies and ornament craft giveaway.
2.Ugly Sweater Contest at Status Q Billiards on 3rd Avenue and 82nd Street
3. PS 204’s Festival of Lights 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Holiday Market, Hot Chocolate, Food Trucks and Raffles. Vendors contact: [email protected] to participate.
4. Ugly Sweaters – Pretty Drinks Happy Hour at Blue Door Seafood Taverna at 8413 3rd Avenue4:00 – 7:00 pm.
5. Gingersnap at South Brooklyn Foundry at 6909 – 3rd Avenue.Call 718-333-5287 for a reservation.
6. High Tides will be at Schnitzel Haus starting at 7:30 pm.
7. The Rigbees will be at The Leif at 6725 – 3rd Avenue starting at 8:00 pm. $10 cover charge includes one drink.
8. Christmas Karaoke with Kristen at PC’s Bar and Grill at 7125 – 5th Avenue at 9:00 pm.
9. Karaoke with DJ Lee at Hunter’s Steak and Ale House – 9494 – 4th Avenue starting at 10:00 pm.
Saturday, December 16th
1. Brunch with Santa at Aviator. 718-758-7500
2. Holiday Walk in Coney Island 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.
3. PS 102 Holiday Market at 211 – 72nd Street – 3rd Floor Gym – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Holiday Crafts, refreshments and vendors.
4. Santa will be at Schnitzel Haus at 7319-5th Avestarting at 1:00 pm to take photos.
5. Three Course Pre-Fix Lunch $30 at Blue Door Seafood Taverna at 8413 3rd Avenue between 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
6. The Santa at One 74th Street is very nice. 12:00 – 3:00 pm.
7.Feeney’s Pub in Sunset Park – 5th Avenue and 62nd Street is having a holiday celebration.
8. The Wicked Monk has Those Guys performing – 3rd Avenue and 95th Street.
9.St. Simon and Jude and Most Precious Blood Parish Christmas Party and Fundraiser.
10. Rock Farm at The Leif starting at 8:00 pm. $10 cover charge includes first drink.
11.Christmas Karaoke at The Bean Post at 7525 5th Avenue at 7:00 pm.
10. Karaoke Night at Irish Haven on 4th Avenue in Sunset Park
Sunday, December 17th
1) Bay Ridge Boy Scout Troop 9318 will be selling wreaths outside of Red Bowl on 8518 – 3rd Avenue from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Rain or shine. Wreath Fundraiser.
2) All the churches are celebrating Babinelli Sunday.
3) Breakfast with Santa at the Wicked Monk at 11:00 am. 95th Street and 3rd Avenue. Need reservation – 347-497-5152.
4)St. Patrick’s Church Cookie Bake-off – 4th Avenue and 95th St.
5) Santa with the Horse and Carriage event hosted by Boll Boshell of Super Roofer on 79th Street and 5th Avenue outside of Skinflints. 1:00 – 4:00 pm. This is a ** REALLY ** nice event with a beautiful Santa Claus.
6) Delia’s Lounge Brunch from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Holiday party: Holiday Menu featuring Oysters, Prime Rib, Duck & Bay Ridge’s Favorite Dry Aged Burger from 12PM – 6PM (last seating)! Live DJ starting at 3PM. Make reservations here.
7) Children who come in between 12:00 – 4:00 pm wearing pajamas will get hot chocolate or milk and a gingerbread cookie at Blue Door Seafood Taverna at 8413 3rd Avenue– 15% off.
8) St. Anselm Prayers and song to prepare for Christmas – 3:00 – 4th Avenue and 82nd Street.(I went to this because I wasn’t feeling Christmasy – it was great!)
9) Sha-Doobie’s Christmas Bash at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenueat 3:00 pm.
10)Bay Ridge Ballet performs The Nutcracker at OLA at 337 – 74th Street at 7:30 – 9:00 pm.
11) Columbus Council Annual Children’s Christmas Party from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
12) Jazz Music at South Brooklyn Foundry at 6909 – 3rd Avenue 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
13) Generation Gap is at Hunter’s Steak and Ale House on 4th Avenue and 94th Street starting at 6:00 pm.
14)Christmas Cabaret at Greenhouse Cafe – Joe Stroppel and Tess Loucka play starting at 7:00 pm.
15) From 7 – 10 pm, David Juarez Trip will perform at Delia’s Lounge at 9224 – 3rd Avenue.
5) Pizza with Santa at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on 80th Street from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.RSVP to: [email protected]
6) Taste Testing at Henry Harde’s Liquor Store at 9314 – 3rd Avenue from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
7) See A Christmas Carol by Narrows Community Theater at 8:00 pm the Fort Hamilton Army base at 403 Warren Avenue – 101st Street and Ft. Hamilton. (Get tickets here)
8) A benefit for colon cancer in memory of Kathy Dorso at The Leif at 6725 – 5th Avenue 7 – 10 pm.Music from Exile on Broad Street.
9) R Line Comedy Show at PC’s Bar 7215 – 5th Avenue – starts at 8:30 pm.
10)Ugly Sweater Party at The Pour House. 9:00 pm Open Bar $50. Cash prize for best ugly sweater.
11)The St. George Theatre’s Christmas Show in Staten Island.
12) Karaoke at Hunter’s Steak House – 4th Avenue and 94th Street starting at 10:00 pm with DJ Lee.
Saturday, December 9th
1) Breakfast with Santa at Our Lady of Angels. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2) Holiday Fair at Dyker Library 8202 – 13th Avenue 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
3) Santa will be at Charmed at 8311- 3rd Avenue from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
4) Dance Social from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center.Free
4)The Hibernians are having their Christmas Fundraiserfrom 2:00 – 5:00 pm.Tickets sold at the door.
5) Boy Scout Troop 23 is having a wreath sale outside of Our Lady of Angels Church at 7320 – 4th Avenue.
6)St. Athanasius Church at 6115 Bay Pkwy – tree lighting after the 4:45 mass
7) St. Finbar’s Tree Lighting at 6:00 pm on Bay 20th Street.
8)See A Christmas Carol by Narrows Community Theater at 8:00 pm the Fort Hamilton Army base at 403 Warren Avenue – 101st Street and Ft. Hamilton. (Get tickets here)
9) Wreaths Across America Fundraiser at The Bean Post at 7525 – 5th Avenue starting at 7:00 pm.
10) Martin McQuade 17th Annual Greenhouse Christmas Show with Dan Furman on the piano.
11)Cherry Bomb will perform at The Leif at 6725 – 5th Avenue starting at 8:00 pm.
12) Catnip Band will perform at Three Jolly Pigeons at 6802 – 3rd Avenue from 9:00 pm – 12:30 am.
13) The Brooklyn Bards will be playing at Kitty Kiernan’s at 9715 – 3rd Avenue starting at 9:00 pm.
14) The Wicked Monk has Screaming Broccoli performing. 3rd Avenue and 95th Street starting at 11:00 pm.
Sunday, December 10th
1) Fort Hamilton High School Winter Bazaar from 10 AM to 1 PM in the school’s Girl’s Gym (entrance on 83rd/85th Street and Narrows). The clubs at Ft. Hamilton High School will be selling items: food, apparel, holiday items and more to raise money.
2) Breakfast with Santa at St. Pat’s – $20 a person.(Register here)
3) Bay Ridge Boy Scout Troop 9318 will be selling wreaths outside of Red Bowl on 8518 – 3rd Avenue from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Rain or shine. Wreath Fundraiser.
4)Tea Party at The Ridge at 8121 – 3rd Avenue – this looks beautiful and will make a great memory! Three seatings: 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm.(Register here)
5) Our Lady of Angels is having a Christmas Fair. (Flyer not out yet) Interested vendors: 917-903-4149call Frances.
6) Cat Adoption at Vinny’s Pet Shop from 12:00 – 4:00 pm.
7) Our Lady of Angels Children’s activity after all masses.
8)St. Finbar’s Flea Market at 1839 – Bath Avenue from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
9)Olives and Pita Annual Toy Drive Event. Hot chocolate, coffee, and treats from 12:00 – 5:00 pm at 7720 3rd Avenue.Santa will be there from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
10) Santa will be at Chamred by JLM at 8311 – 3rd Avenue from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
11)See A Christmas Carol by Narrows Community Theater at 2:00 pm at the Fort Hamilton Army base at 403 Warren Avenue – 101st Street and Ft. Hamilton. (Get tickets here)
12)St. Patrick’s Church – Lesson and Carols on “What Christmas is About” 3:30 pm – 4th Avenue and 95th Street
13) Dynamic Dance at 8403 – 15th Avenue – Jumps and Turns Clinic 3:00- 5:00 pm. $45 Sign up here
14) St. Philip’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling at 1072 – 80th Street at 5:30 pm.Everyone is invited!
15) The Frederick Charles Project will be at The Greenhouse Cafe at 6:00 pm.
16) Famous Geniuses plat at The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue at 3:30 – 4:40 pm. Then One2Many plays at 5:00 pm. $10 cover charge includes one drink.
