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May 8, 2023
Gounardes Gloats Over Congestion Pricing – Whose Benefitting?
Why would a state senator from Brooklyn lead the charge for congestion pricing?
Brooklyn residents will have to pay $23 to use the bridge or tunnel to get to Manhattan.
Brooklyn residents who need to go to Manhattan for medical treatments will pay higher fees because Andrew Gounardes thinks that is fair.
Whose benefitting from congestion pricing? Car Sharing Companies!
Who was pushing for Congestion Pricing?
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May 8, 2023
Dollar Tree is Coming to 18th Avenue in Bklyn
Mich Elle shared this photo
Update June 2023: Dollar Tree has opened on 18th Avenue and 61st Street.
Dollar Tree is opening where the old Walgreens used to be. Due to inflation all items at Dollar Tree are now $1.25. If you want to see what Dollar Tree sells look here.
Residents were told that this store expects to open in July!
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May 7, 2023
Brooklynites Cheer Over China Moon’s Reopening
China Moon Open Kitchen will be reopening soon.
This makes many near Cropsey Avenue happy.
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May 7, 2023
GayRidge is Raising Money for Pride 2023
Gay Ridge will have the second annual Pride Celebration at Owl’s Head Park in Bay Ridge on Sunday, June 4th.
They are fundraising with a GoFundMe for the event. (See here)
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May 7, 2023
Three People Died in a Car Fire in Bay Ridge
Just before 8:00 am this morning, a white Toyota Corolla crashed into a tree on 65th Street and 4th Avenue on the road to the Belt Parkway in Bay Ridge. The car was engulfed in flames. (Info)
Three people died (two women and one man). How awful for their families and friends to hear this today.
Channel 1 News and AM News said that one person was taken to NYU Langone hospital, (Source) while Channel 11 said, “one person refused treatment.” (Source)
(AM News)
There were no other cars involved. (See video from Citizen)
“This Toyota Corolla had a for-hire vehicle license plate and had 43 traffic violations since 2016, including four red light tickets and eleven school zone speed camera violations.” (Source)
RIP. Prayers for these people and their families.
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May 7, 2023
Great Bay Ridge Story – Too Good Not to Share

This story was shared with me and is too good not to share!
A Ridgite took to Facebook because she lost her diamond engagement ring. This woman was carrying the ring in a pouch in her pocket because one of the prongs was missing on the ring. When she got home, she noticed she lost the pouch, so she retraced her steps. (Story shared here)
She found the empty pouch on 3rd Avenue and 88th Street.
The engagement ring was set in her grandmother’s band and had a lot of sentimental value.
Marianne, a really nice woman in Bay Ridge, went to 3rd Avenue and asked to see the camera footage outside of the businesses. She took a photo of the people who found the photo and then shared the photo on Facebook. Another person knew the people and theyn were able to locate that person who picked up the ring and return the ring to the Ridgite who lost it!
WOW! That story looked hopeless to many, but not Marianne! She took action because she wanted to help!
May everyone be as lucky to know someone like Marianne – she’s the human-version of St. Anthony!
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May 7, 2023
Today: Fundraiser for Norwegian Parade
Fundraiser for the Norwegian Parade at The Salty Dog today! There will be raffles and refreshments from 4 – 8 pm.
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May 7, 2023
Beautiful Photo of the Pier – Shared by Rose

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A post shared by Rose Cipriano (@roseciprianorealestate)

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May 6, 2023
Why Do Bay Ridge Politicians Keep Bringing in Competition to Our Existing Businesses?
Years ago, organic produce was not available in many stores in Bay Ridge. But now organic produce is sold in many stores in the area.
It’s weird that Brannan makes graphics like this is something he started. Vinnie Gentile had the market, when he was in office because back then there was not a lot of organic produce being sold in our area.
I don’t understand why these politicians think it is okay to bring in competitors against existing businesses.
Senator Andrew Gounardes also supported a business, which is competing with existing Bay Ridge Businesses. GetAround Car Sharing. (Info here) Bay Ridge has at least two car sharing companies in the area who are paying rent in the old Century parking lot. (Info here)
How do we get politicians to help our local businesses and stop bringing in more competition to undercut them?
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May 6, 2023
Kentucky Derby at the Bean Post Today – 5/6
See more events happening around Bay Ridge this weekend here.
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May 6, 2023
Are You Hear Booming Party Music in Bay Ridge?
Last night residents living in the 70’s to the 90’s on blocks near the water in Bay Ridge heard booming music.
The music was so loud, it sounded like it was coming from a neighbor’s backyard, but it is actually coming from Staten Island.
Some residents on Shore Road complained about their windows shaking from the vibration of the bass music.
Last year, residents complained and Brannan said the usual, “I’m on it.” But he wasn’t actually on it. Councilman Brannan was calling the NYPD and neither the pols or the police located the source of the music.
Finally, a sleep deprived resident in Bay Ridge drove over to Staten Island and found the source of the music. (Info)
This is an election year, so the Councilman can’t just say “On it” and do nothing about it.
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May 5, 2023
Dyker Heights – 13th Avenue and 83rd Street

The empty lot on the corner of 13th Avenue and 83rd Street – across from St. Bernadette Church sold in October for $2,550,000.
A large three family home was at 1302 – 83rd Street. See more pictures of this Dyker Heights property here.
The property is now owned by Dyker Development LLC.
Residents speculated on what was going to be built there.
Neighbors are keeping their eyes open because they realize no one is going to tell them when a building plan has been submitted for the neighborhood (like this one for 86th Street).
Many believe it will be condos, like the ones across from the Post Office on 84th Street & 13th Avenue. They are the 3-story condos with balconies. (Old photo from 2022 below)
There isn’t a lot of plans posted yet, but it says 28-101.4.5 – which means it will be a larger building.
Proposed Builders Pavement Plan was submitted which is required when a new building is being built in NYC. (Info here)
If you are a neighbor of this building, you can see future plan submissions here. (Choose the first one -> Building Information Search)
Then go to #2 – choose Brooklyn and put in block: 6309 and lot: 7
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Why would a state senator from Brooklyn lead the charge for congestion pricing?

Brooklyn residents will have to pay $23 to use the bridge or tunnel to get to Manhattan.

Brooklyn residents who need to go to Manhattan for medical treatments will pay higher fees because Andrew Gounardes thinks that is fair.

Whose benefitting from congestion pricing? Car Sharing Companies!

Who was pushing for Congestion Pricing?

Update June 2023: Dollar Tree has opened on 18th Avenue and 61st Street.

Dollar Tree is opening where the old Walgreens used to be. Due to inflation all items at Dollar Tree are now $1.25. If you want to see what Dollar Tree sells look here.

Residents were told that this store expects to open in July!

China Moon Open Kitchen will be reopening soon.

This makes many near Cropsey Avenue happy.

Gay Ridge will have the second annual Pride Celebration at Owl’s Head Park in Bay Ridge on Sunday, June 4th.

They are fundraising with a GoFundMe for the event. (See here)

Just before 8:00 am this morning, a white Toyota Corolla crashed into a tree on 65th Street and 4th Avenue on the road to the Belt Parkway in Bay Ridge. The car was engulfed in flames. (Info)

Three people died (two women and one man). How awful for their families and friends to hear this today.

Channel 1 News and AM News said that one person was taken to NYU Langone hospital, (Source) while Channel 11 said, “one person refused treatment.” (Source)

There were no other cars involved. (See video from Citizen)

“This Toyota Corolla had a for-hire vehicle license plate and had 43 traffic violations since 2016, including four red light tickets and eleven school zone speed camera violations.” (Source)

RIP. Prayers for these people and their families.

This story was shared with me and is too good not to share!

A Ridgite took to Facebook because she lost her diamond engagement ring. This woman was carrying the ring in a pouch in her pocket because one of the prongs was missing on the ring. When she got home, she noticed she lost the pouch, so she retraced her steps. (Story shared here)

She found the empty pouch on 3rd Avenue and 88th Street.

The engagement ring was set in her grandmother’s band and had a lot of sentimental value.

WOW! That story looked hopeless to many, but not Marianne! She took action because she wanted to help!

May everyone be as lucky to know someone like Marianne – she’s the human-version of St. Anthony!

Fundraiser for the Norwegian Parade at The Salty Dog today! There will be raffles and refreshments from 4 – 8 pm.

Years ago, organic produce was not available in many stores in Bay Ridge. But now organic produce is sold in many stores in the area.

It’s weird that Brannan makes graphics like this is something he started. Vinnie Gentile had the market, when he was in office because back then there was not a lot of organic produce being sold in our area.

I don’t understand why these politicians think it is okay to bring in competitors against existing businesses.

Senator Andrew Gounardes also supported a business, which is competing with existing Bay Ridge Businesses. GetAround Car Sharing. (Info here) Bay Ridge has at least two car sharing companies in the area who are paying rent in the old Century parking lot. (Info here)

How do we get politicians to help our local businesses and stop bringing in more competition to undercut them?

See more events happening around Bay Ridge this weekend here.

Last night residents living in the 70’s to the 90’s on blocks near the water in Bay Ridge heard booming music.

The music was so loud, it sounded like it was coming from a neighbor’s backyard, but it is actually coming from Staten Island.

Some residents on Shore Road complained about their windows shaking from the vibration of the bass music.

Last year, residents complained and Brannan said the usual, “I’m on it.” But he wasn’t actually on it. Councilman Brannan was calling the NYPD and neither the pols or the police located the source of the music.

Finally, a sleep deprived resident in Bay Ridge drove over to Staten Island and found the source of the music. (Info)

This is an election year, so the Councilman can’t just say “On it” and do nothing about it.

The empty lot on the corner of 13th Avenue and 83rd Street – across from St. Bernadette Church sold in October for $2,550,000.

A large three family home was at 1302 – 83rd Street. See more pictures of this Dyker Heights property here.

The property is now owned by Dyker Development LLC.

Residents speculated on what was going to be built there.

Neighbors are keeping their eyes open because they realize no one is going to tell them when a building plan has been submitted for the neighborhood (like this one for 86th Street).

Many believe it will be condos, like the ones across from the Post Office on 84th Street & 13th Avenue. They are the 3-story condos with balconies. (Old photo from 2022 below)

There isn’t a lot of plans posted yet, but it says 28-101.4.5 – which means it will be a larger building.

Proposed Builders Pavement Plan was submitted which is required when a new building is being built in NYC. (Info here)

If you are a neighbor of this building, you can see future plan submissions here. (Choose the first one -> Building Information Search)

Then go to #2 – choose Brooklyn and put in block: 6309 and lot: 7