Crime in Bay Ridge Last Week

It’s been a better week.

The rates are still high (17.7% more crime this year than last year in the 68th Precinct — you can see that in the last column across from the word Total), but this week the numbers are little lower.

That’s a good sign.

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Free Lifeguard Certification Class 16+

Sign up by December 10th for the free four month lifeguard certification class. Email: [email protected]

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Bowl 360 – Formerly Shell Lanes Had a Fire Last

Picture from Video here

Last night around 11:30 pm, Bowl 360 (formerly Shell Lanes) in Gravesend had a fire. (See video)

Firefighters located a fire in the building and also a transformer was on fire.

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Christmas Trees Sold in Bay Ridge & Prices

Where can I purchase a Christmas tree in Bay Ridge?

 Home Depot has the cheapest tree 2022 price: $59.99 for a large tree.

So far the following places are setup: 

Gourmet Fresh on 86st and Gelston Avenue had trees out before Thanksgiving.They have all different types and sizes  (in the front and on the side of the store on Gelston). They also sell tree stands. 2022 Prices: $20 to $140 

• Foodtown has small tabletop trees outside the store. They also sell wreaths.

• Imbriale Garden Center 9215 Fort Hamilton Pkwy  718-491-6350. They deliver. 2021 Price:  $130 for 5 Ft. tree

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• Indoor Outdoor Gardener 8223 – 5th Avenue has real trees, wreaths and garland. The owner can answer questions about tree care and just about any plant!

• Outside of Met Fresh Grocery Store on 96th Street and 3rd Avenue there are small trees and they deliver.  2021 prices: $150 for a 5 ft. tree. $50 for a 3ft.  $15 for a small wreath. $25 for a little bit larger wreath (but not large)

• 3rd Avenue and 73rd Street – There is a small grocery store selling trees. My friend bought one there this year and thinks it is a good tree. 2021 Price: $60

• 79th Street and 5th Avenue is setup to sell trees now

• Christmas Trees 65th and 4th Avenue – under the highway. People love this place. 2021 price: 7ft tree for $90.00

Henry’s Florist 8103 – 5th Avenue sells trees, wreaths, poinsettias, cemetery grave coverings and the white branches that people love.

The Knights of Columbus in Dyker Heights (also called JJ’s) – 1305 – 86th Street (and 13th Avenue) large selection of lights and decoration inside.  *My friend swears they have the freshest trees – I don’t know if that is true because we don’t get ours there.  2021 Price: $125 or $150 for a 8ft. tree

1309 78th Street has been selling trees for seven years. 2021 prices: 7 feet and under $100.00 8 foot and over are $150.00. Stands are $35.00 This is open from 12 to 12 every day.

I saw the ad below and although I don’t know anyone who has used them, I thought I would put it here because someone may need to call a place and just have a tree delivered because you don’t want to get Covid or some

• 75th Street and 13th Avenue- they deliver again (they didn’t in 2020) 2021 Price: It cost $16 a foot. In 2021 they charged: $80 for a pretty 5 foot tree 6 ft tree is $96 7 foot tree is $112

• Chickies Nursery on New Utrecht & 17th. They deliver.

• On 39th Street and 4th Avenue, they have 7 foot trees for $100

• Home Depot at 550 Hamilton Avenue or the other store is at 2970 Cropsey Avenue. 2021 price: 6 foot $50 An 8 foot tree cost $65 

• Lowes at 118 2nd Avenue. 

• David Shannon Florist – 33rd Street and Fort Hamilton – This is a Mom and Pop shop across the street from Greenwood Cemetery. The Perrottas own it and they are my plant and tree experts – I love them! They load the tree on your car or will deliver it. They can answer any question about any tree or plant! 

• 38th Street and 4th Avenue – fresh trees – fraziers and balsams

• Whole Foods on 3rd Street and 3rd Avenue. 2021 prices: $69 per tree regardless of size – no change for this year. 8 foot tree $69 – no negotiating.

• **Brooklyn Terminal Market in Canarsie – this is where all the vendors get them from (they have a good Santa here too) – people swear by this place  

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Chop Down Your Own Tree:

a) Battenfeld Christmas Tree Farm at 856 Route 199 Red Hook, NY 12571

b) Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm

c) West Wind Tree Farm

Artificial trees can be purchased at:

1. Household – Furniture Store at 8006 – 5th Avenue

2) Closeout Home at  7909 5th Avenue has assorted fake trees.

3) D2 Discount Store at 8701 4th Avenue has a lot of trees, wreaths and ornaments. They have everything to decorate a tree there – huge store!

3) Closeout Heaven at 6919 – 3rd Avenue had some trees

4) New Hing Wah Grocery and Houseware at 8022 5th Avenue 

5) Kohls – they have the tall narrow pencil trees which fit in narrow corners.

6) Target 6401 18th Avenue

7) Lowes   

8) Home Depot 

9) Costco has reasonably priced trees

9) Wayfair online

10) Balsam Hill – online pencil trees

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Everyone Likes Seeing the 68th Precinct Officers Around Bay Ridge

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New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge in Brooklyn

On January 1st, the Polar Bears take the plunge in Coney Island. (Register here)

Find out more about the Polar Bears here.

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Sofia’s Restaurant Looks Beautiful for Xmas

Sofia’s Restaurant looks beautiful for Christmas – 8406 – 3rd Avenue.

If you like salmon, Sofia’s Restaurant has very fresh salmon. A Ridgite told me about this years ago and I always order the salmon here.

Other restaurants in Bay Ridge decorated for Xmas – see here

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Inna Vernaikov Spoke Out for Brooklyn

Councilwoman Inna Vernikov spoke out for Brooklyn against NYC Council trying to eliminate landlord background checks. Background checks are used for a reason.

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Morroccan Flags Waved In Bay Ridge As Morrocco Advanced In the World Cup

Everyone was beeping their horns as these two cars waving the Moroccan flag drove around on 3rd and 5th Avenues.

It was good to see so many happy people this afternoon!

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PS 958 Kindergarten in Sunset Park – Open House

On Thursday, December 8th, there will be tours in the morning at PS 958 in Sunset Park – scan the barcode above or call for a tour appointment.

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Brooklyn Showed Up To Support Lester Chang

The community stood outside of Peter Abbate’s office to let him know they support Lester Chang. Lester Won – Abbate’s Done.

People are hopeful because Abbate hasn’t helped them.

The Democrats have to look at their people at the Board of Elections – If Lester was not eligible for election, then he would not be on the ballot.

We saw Rodneyse’s staffer, Sabrina was removed from the ballot for not living in the area. Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn would have kicked Lester off the ballot if this was an issue.

Both the NY Post and the Daily News Editorial Boards have called for Lester Chang to be seated.

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We Need Politicians Who Will Take Action For The People on the R Train Every Morning

These are pictures from the R train this morning. Day-after-day these people ride the subway for warmth and time to sleep. No one will help them.

In the Summer, politicians told us that these people would be receiving help because Gouardes was running for office and wanted your vote.

Yesterday’s Riders:

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We wish there were less tweets and more politicians doing the work the public chose them to do.

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