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January 9, 2026
Bay Ridge Residents Share High Gas Bills
Bay Ridge resident are sharing that they are seeing high gas and electric bills this month.
Delivery and supply charges are up! Bills varied from some residents say the bill was a little bit more than $100 more, to some residents saying their bill is several hundred dollars more.
Increases from 2025 – 2028 were approved for gas and electric in NY by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC)
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/omb/downloads/pdf/tax/methodology-2025-10.pdf
Some Brooklyn residents were relieved when they realized they have estimated bills, rather than the actual bill (it says it on the statement).
Both Con Edison and National Grid have energy affordability programs. See if you qualify:
a) Con Edison:
https://www.coned.com/en/accounts-billing/payment-plans-assistance/energy-affordability-program
b) Keyspan’s Programs:
https://www.nationalgridus.com/NY-Home/Bill-Help/Energy-Affordability-Program
c) NYS has HEAP – Heating Assistance (HEAP)
https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-heating-assistance-heap
d) Energy Advisor: https://www.energyadvisor.ny.gov
e) One time bill payment help – I have no idea if this works, but I heard of it:
. https://access.nyc.gov/programs/one-shot-deal/#how-it-works
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January 9, 2026
Sewer Thieves on 72nd St Between 13th & 14th Avenues in Dyker Heights Were Arrested
On Tuesday night, around 10:40 pm, two guys opened a manhole cover on 72nd Street between 13th and 14th Avenues in Dyker Heights. The men went down into the sewer. News:
https://shorturl.at/OSeb2
The men returned at 2:30 am on Wednesday and police arrested them.
“Wilmur Rodriguez Carrasquel, 42, faces criminal trespassing charges. Robinson Daviel, faces trespassing charges and possession of burglary tools.” Source:
https://shorturl.at/joF4L
Last month, on December 6th a wonderful Dyker Heights residents saw one thief jump down into the sewer. She called the police and the 68th Precinct was slow to respond and then didn’t do anything to help. The Dyker Heights resident waited for hours to see the thief come out of the manhole. Info:
Man Went Down Manhole on 72nd St Between 13th & 14th Ave. – 68th Pct Response VERY Slow
In April 2025, three thieves entered a sewer on 17th Avenue and 82nd Street. They were trying to steal money and jewelry. They were arrested. Info:
The Men Who Went Down the Sewer on 17th Avenue Wore Vests Like They Worked for NYC
Politicians have failed to communicate with Dyker Heights about these thieves. Alexa Aviles is the NYC Council representative – she doesn’t know she represents this block. Andrew Gounardes is the senator and he’s too busy playing on social media to address any real issues.
Why do we have local leaders if they aren’t telling residents what is going on?
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January 8, 2026
Estrella – Missing Dog in Brooklyn
ESTRELLA went missing on January 1st. She was last seen on Bay 50th & West 17 Street.
Estrella is a white & beige female dog. She was wearing a green sweater, red harness, blue leash attached, as in pic. Her Fur is a bit longer now. *REWARD for her Safe Return* 347-425-3716.
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January 8, 2026
Man Shot at Columbia Presbyterian in Park Slope
A man with a knife was shot at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital’s emergency room in Park Slope (this used to be called Methodist Hospital). See story here: https://shorturl.at/ceFtI
The 62-year-old man barricaded himself in a room with a knife and other people. The police tried to tase him. They shot him and he died.
Strangely, this hospital has a metal detector that everyone (even emergency room patients) have to walk through or go through on a gurney to get into the hospital.

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January 8, 2026
Mulchfest is This Weekend at Owls Head Park
Drop off your tree so it can be made into great smelling mulch!
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January 8, 2026
Why Hasn’t Senator Andrew Gounardes Announced Any Award Winners in Bay Ridge?
Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton announced many grants for organizations in Staten Island. How come Senator Gounardes hasn’t announced any grants for organizations in Bay Ridge?
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January 7, 2026
Basement Fire on 64th Street in Bensonhurst
There was a basement fire at 2246 – 64th Street in Bensonhurst that was caused by a lithium-ion battery. News:
https://brooklyn.news12.com/one-person-critically-injured-in-bensonhurst-basement-blaze-lithium-ion-battery-found
One person was unconscious and was brought to the hospital.
It’s not election season, so no one is speaking out against the dangers of electric bike batteries in the home.
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January 7, 2026
Fire on Colonial Road in Bay Ridge 1/6/26
On Tuesday, January 6th there was a fire on the 3rd floor of the huge apartment building at 7040 Colonial Road at 10:15 pm. News:
https://pix11.com/news/morning/person-fighting-for-their-life-after-brooklyn-apartment-fire-fdny
Almost 80 firefighters were at the fire in Bay Ridge. It took about an hour to put out.
People were evacuated outside of the building on Colonial Road – some with pets.
Unfortunately, four people were injured – two fire fighters and two residents. One resident is in critical condition. *Prayers for our neighbor.*
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January 6, 2026
Do You Have Anything to Say About the Rezoning of 9201 – 4th Avenue? Meeting 1/8/26
Community Board 10 is pretty bad about relaying information.
As you can see the address of 9201 – 4th Avenue is “accidently” missing 4th Avenue.
This is the building they are planning for the area:
At the meeting they said they wanted to put a grocery story in this building as well!
See the Ulurp: https://zap.planning.nyc.gov/projects/2025K0219
These meetings happen in the Winter because they don’t want people to show up.
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January 6, 2026
Parents, Chat Over Coffee at Omonia Cafe 1/12
It’s nice to see the Department of Education trying different ways to increase communication with parents!
Parents this is a good way to get help or information you need.
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January 6, 2026
Bay Ridge Events & Festivals 2026
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Bay Ridge Pizza Wars. Get ready for Bay Ridge’s most delicious showdown. It takes place from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. Get tickets:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-pizza-wars
Sunday, May 17th 2026
The Norwegian Day Parade in Bay Ridge starts at 1:00 pm at 85th Street and 3rd Avenue.
They turn up 75th Street to 5th Avenue. Then they go to the park on 67th Street.
There is a fundraiser for the parade on April 11th at the Gjoa Club at 850 – 62nd Street. See more pre-parade events here:
https://17thofmayparadecommittee-brooklyn.org
Monday, May 25, 2026
At 11:00 am is The Bay Ridge Memorial Day Parade on 3rd Avenue.
https://www.brooklynmemorialdayparade.com
Sunday, May 31, 2026
The Fifth Avenue Festival will take place from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm from 69th Street to 85th Street on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge.
If you want to be a vendor/merchant at this event, fill out the form here:https://shorturl.at/Gklcq
Friday, July 24, 2026
The first Summer Stroll on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge will be from 82nd Street to Marine Avenue from 6:00 – 10:00 pm (people start coming down at 530 pm.
Friday, July 31, 2026
The Summer Stroll on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge will be from 68th Street to 82nd Street from 6:00 – 10:00 pm.
Friday, August 7, 2026
The third Summer Stroll in Bay Ridge will be from 82nd Street to Marine Avenue from 6:00 – 10:00 pm.
Friday, August 14, 2026
The final Summer Stroll in Bay Ridge will be from 68th Street to 82nd Street from 6:00 – 10:00 pm .
The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia dates have not been announced yet.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Ridgestock 2026 will take place. The coolest people in Bay Ridge throw their own music festivals in the park. Six bands will be playing all day.
**There is a Back to School even on 5th Avenue in September after school starts.
Saturday, September 26th
The Ragamuffin Parade in Bay Ridge. More information will be on their website: https://ragamuffinparadebayridge.org
Sunday, September 27, 2026
The 3rd Avenue Festival is from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on 3rd Avenue from 69th Street to 94th Street.
At the end of October there is a Halloween Festival on 5th Avenue
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January 6, 2026
Coney Island Has a New Film School!
Starting January 25th, Coney Island has a film school. You can register for these Sunday classes, make a video and be part of the film fest in March.
This is the perfect thing for a creative person whose trying to do something new this year!
For more information and to register, see: https://shorturl.at/XyeVj
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Bay Ridge resident are sharing that they are seeing high gas and electric bills this month.

Delivery and supply charges are up! Bills varied from some residents say the bill was a little bit more than $100 more, to some residents saying their bill is several hundred dollars more.

Increases from 2025 – 2028 were approved for gas and electric in NY by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC)

Some Brooklyn residents were relieved when they realized they have estimated bills, rather than the actual bill (it says it on the statement).

Both Con Edison and National Grid have energy affordability programs. See if you qualify:

a) Con Edison:

b) Keyspan’s Programs:

c) NYS has HEAP – Heating Assistance (HEAP)

d) Energy Advisor: https://www.energyadvisor.ny.gov

e) One time bill payment help – I have no idea if this works, but I heard of it:

On Tuesday night, around 10:40 pm, two guys opened a manhole cover on 72nd Street between 13th and 14th Avenues in Dyker Heights. The men went down into the sewer. News:

The men returned at 2:30 am on Wednesday and police arrested them.

“Wilmur Rodriguez Carrasquel, 42, faces criminal trespassing charges. Robinson Daviel, faces trespassing charges and possession of burglary tools.” Source:

Last month, on December 6th a wonderful Dyker Heights residents saw one thief jump down into the sewer. She called the police and the 68th Precinct was slow to respond and then didn’t do anything to help. The Dyker Heights resident waited for hours to see the thief come out of the manhole. Info:

In April 2025, three thieves entered a sewer on 17th Avenue and 82nd Street. They were trying to steal money and jewelry. They were arrested. Info:

Politicians have failed to communicate with Dyker Heights about these thieves. Alexa Aviles is the NYC Council representative – she doesn’t know she represents this block. Andrew Gounardes is the senator and he’s too busy playing on social media to address any real issues.

Why do we have local leaders if they aren’t telling residents what is going on?

ESTRELLA went missing on January 1st. She was last seen on Bay 50th & West 17 Street.

Estrella is a white & beige female dog. She was wearing a green sweater, red harness, blue leash attached, as in pic. Her Fur is a bit longer now. *REWARD for her Safe Return* 347-425-3716.

A man with a knife was shot at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital’s emergency room in Park Slope (this used to be called Methodist Hospital). See story here: https://shorturl.at/ceFtI

The 62-year-old man barricaded himself in a room with a knife and other people. The police tried to tase him. They shot him and he died.

Strangely, this hospital has a metal detector that everyone (even emergency room patients) have to walk through or go through on a gurney to get into the hospital.

Drop off your tree so it can be made into great smelling mulch!

Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton announced many grants for organizations in Staten Island. How come Senator Gounardes hasn’t announced any grants for organizations in Bay Ridge?

There was a basement fire at 2246 – 64th Street in Bensonhurst that was caused by a lithium-ion battery. News:

One person was unconscious and was brought to the hospital.

It’s not election season, so no one is speaking out against the dangers of electric bike batteries in the home.

On Tuesday, January 6th there was a fire on the 3rd floor of the huge apartment building at 7040 Colonial Road at 10:15 pm. News:

Almost 80 firefighters were at the fire in Bay Ridge. It took about an hour to put out.

People were evacuated outside of the building on Colonial Road – some with pets.

Unfortunately, four people were injured – two fire fighters and two residents. One resident is in critical condition. *Prayers for our neighbor.*

Community Board 10 is pretty bad about relaying information.

As you can see the address of 9201 – 4th Avenue is “accidently” missing 4th Avenue.

This is the building they are planning for the area:

At the meeting they said they wanted to put a grocery story in this building as well!

See the Ulurp: https://zap.planning.nyc.gov/projects/2025K0219

These meetings happen in the Winter because they don’t want people to show up.

It’s nice to see the Department of Education trying different ways to increase communication with parents!

Parents this is a good way to get help or information you need.

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Bay Ridge Pizza Wars. Get ready for Bay Ridge’s most delicious showdown. It takes place from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. Get tickets:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-pizza-wars

Sunday, May 17th 2026

The Norwegian Day Parade in Bay Ridge starts at 1:00 pm at 85th Street and 3rd Avenue.

They turn up 75th Street to 5th Avenue. Then they go to the park on 67th Street.

There is a fundraiser for the parade on April 11th at the Gjoa Club at 850 – 62nd Street. See more pre-parade events here:

Monday, May 25, 2026

At 11:00 am is The Bay Ridge Memorial Day Parade on 3rd Avenue.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

The Fifth Avenue Festival will take place from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm from 69th Street to 85th Street on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge.

If you want to be a vendor/merchant at this event, fill out the form here:https://shorturl.at/Gklcq

Friday, July 24, 2026

The first Summer Stroll on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge will be from 82nd Street to Marine Avenue from 6:00 – 10:00 pm (people start coming down at 530 pm.

Friday, July 31, 2026

The Summer Stroll on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge will be from 68th Street to 82nd Street from 6:00 – 10:00 pm.

Friday, August 7, 2026

The third Summer Stroll in Bay Ridge will be from 82nd Street to Marine Avenue from 6:00 – 10:00 pm.

Friday, August 14, 2026

The final Summer Stroll in Bay Ridge will be from 68th Street to 82nd Street from 6:00 – 10:00 pm .

The 18th Avenue Feast – Festa di Santa Rosalia dates have not been announced yet.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Ridgestock 2026 will take place. The coolest people in Bay Ridge throw their own music festivals in the park. Six bands will be playing all day.

**There is a Back to School even on 5th Avenue in September after school starts.

Saturday, September 26th

The Ragamuffin Parade in Bay Ridge. More information will be on their website: https://ragamuffinparadebayridge.org

Sunday, September 27, 2026

The 3rd Avenue Festival is from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on 3rd Avenue from 69th Street to 94th Street.

At the end of October there is a Halloween Festival on 5th Avenue

Starting January 25th, Coney Island has a film school. You can register for these Sunday classes, make a video and be part of the film fest in March.

This is the perfect thing for a creative person whose trying to do something new this year!

For more information and to register, see: https://shorturl.at/XyeVj

**Estrella is a white & beige female dog. She was wearing a green sweater, red harness, blue leash attached, as in pic. Her Fur is a bit longer now. REWARD for her Safe Return 347-425-3716.**

**Unfortunately, four people were injured – two fire fighters and two residents. One resident is in critical condition. *Prayers** for our neighbor.*