Big Chief Fined Almost Six Million Dollars. AG James is Happy. Bay Ridge Gets Nothing.
The NYS Attorney General, Leticia James did a dance today because Big Chief was fined six million dollars.
If you remember, Big Chief was a business on the corner of 74th Street and 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge that was selling cannabis illegally from 2022 to 2023.
Big Chief has been closed for a long time now – NYS shouldn’t have waited so long to fine them.
In July 2023, Governor Hochul said she was going to close the illegal cannabis shops. In August 2023, Big Chief was supposed to close. (Source)
In December 2023, Big Chief was still open because Gov. Hochul and our local politicians did not follow through. In other areas of NYC, politicians accompanied the police and closed the shop. Andrew Gounardes, who voted to legalize weed did nothing. AG James issued this document in December 2023. (See news)
NYS will gobble up any part of the fine that is paid – Bay Ridge won’t see a penny of that money. Some of that money should go to the community where the business was able to operate illegally.
The illegal shops created a mess of our community. How many families left Bay Ridge because these shops were allowed to remain open?
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February 12, 2025GoFundMe for Gregory Fernandez’s Family
Gregory Fernandez died in a fire at his apartment at 510 – 80th Street at 3:30 am on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was only 38-years-old.
A GoFundMe was set up to help with the cost of his funeral and help his family, his wife, Alexa and their two-year-old son. (See here) They were brought to the hospital and are stable.
Gregory was a Navy Veteran. (Source) He was also a basketball coach at St. Ephrem’s. where his stepdaughter attended school. She was not home when the fire happened.
Prayers for Alexa and her family.
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February 12, 2025Win a Facial for You and a Friend in Bay Ridge
Chiselle Aesthetic & Wellness at 9602 – 4th Avenue is having a Galentine’s Giveaway for facials for two friends.
To enter, go to Instagram:
–Follow @ChiselleAesthetics
-Like this post? (hit the heart)
-Tag your bestie in the comments? (put your friend’s name with @ before it)
-Bonus: Share that story ?on Instagram & tag @ChiselleAesthetics for an extra entry.
Winner will be announced on 2/13/25.
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February 12, 2025Cute Cuddly Orange Cat for Adoption
This cat was attacked by another cat or raccoon and had a bite injury on his neck. Creamie is up for adoption. He is up to date with his vaccines and neutered. Contact
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February 12, 2025Play Chess on Wednesday Nights at Lockyard
The Bay Ridge Chess and Sip Crew moved from Townhouse to Lockyard at 9221 5th Avenue on Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm.
Come play chess with your neighbors – all levels welcome.
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February 12, 2025Benefit at PC’s Bar on February 15th for Liliana Grace, a 3-Year-Old with Cancer
PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue will have a fundraiser for a three-year-old girl named Liliana Grace, who has neuroblastoma on Saturday, March 15th starting at 5:00 pm.
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February 11, 2025Ladies -> Blow Out at Panache Salon $25 – This Wednesday Only
Stylist Ada Francesca at Panache Salon shared a special $25 hair blow out special on her stories on Instagram for Wednesday, February 12th. (See her Instagram)
This is a great way to try a new salon too!
Panache Salon is at 8615 – 3rd Avenue Call: 718-833-0848
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February 11, 2025Romy – Missing Black and White Cat – 67th Street – 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue
Romy is a cat that is missing from 67th Street between 11th an 12rh Avenue.
His name is Romeo – Romy for short. Text pics if seen: 617-308-0796 or 781-603-3974
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February 11, 2025Tires Slashed on 78th Street & Colonial Road
A Ridgite shared that he parked his SUV on 78th Street and Colonial Road and had two of his tires slashed.
This will cost him a lot of money and the wheels were only two months old.
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February 11, 2025Where Can I Get Dubai Chocolate in Bay Ridge?
Dubai Chocolate is so popular, it has gone viral. People love it because it tastes like a pistachio-flavored Kit Kat.
1) The Crepe Factory at 7306 3rd Avenue is having a sale for Valentine’s Day. The large Dubai Chocolate is $18 (usually $20) and the small is $8.00 (usually $9.00).
2) Antepli Baklava at 7216 – 5th Avenue has Dubai Chocolate for $18
3) Balady on 5th Avenue and 71st Street. This one is $15.00:
4) The Chocolate Factory at 6740 5th Avenue. (See video) They have a small bar on Grubhub for $10.35 or $21 for a large bar.
5) Bora Bora Smoothie Bar 7322 – 3rd Avenue has Dubai chocolate and waffles with Dubai chocolate:
6) Brooklyn Harvest Market on 3rd avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets has Dubai chocolate by the register.
7) Met Fresh on 3rd Avenue and 96th Street sells Dubai Chocolate.
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February 11, 2025Pet Pantry Needs Storage Totes – Plastic Bins
Kiso’s Pet Pantry brings dog food to Good Shepherd Church on 75th Street and 4th Avenue for older adults in Bay Ridge.
They are looking for large plastic bins to store bags of dog food, If you have some to donate, contact Kiso’s at kisospetfoodpantry@gmail.com or 347-422-7449.
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February 11, 2025Bay Ridge Valentine Giveaway From a Realtor
Melinda Miccola, a Bay Ridge Real Estate agent, has a very nice Valentine’s Day giveaway.
The giveaway is for a reservation at Terina Supper Club on Saturday, February 15th at 6::45 pm, which just opened on 3rd Avenue this week AND $100 gift card to Terina. (Enter here)
Melinda Miccola is a realtor at Remax in Bay Ridge. (See here)
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