Pet 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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February 11, 2025Dog Found in Dyker Heights – 70th Street
This cream-colored dog was found on 70th Street and 14th Avenue today. (Finder)
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February 11, 2025Donate Gently Used Prom Dresses for High School Students in Our Area
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February 10, 2025Andrew Gounardes is Not Discussing An Affordable NYC with Bay Ridge Because He Isn’t Doing Anything About Property Taxes
Senator Andrew Gounardes spent another day posting pictures and writing about himself. Gounardes said he was discussing how to have a safe and affordable New York for all.
Gounardes won’t have that meeting in Bay Ridge because he is the man who is the head of the Budget and Tax Revenue Committee in the New York State Senate. Andrew is the one who is supposed to change the property taxes, but he’s too busy playing on social media. (*Andrew receives additional money for being on this committee.)
In Albany, Andrew Gounardes has not spoken out about uneven property taxes. Other state senators who Gounardes was friendly with told me they had no idea that property taxes were so high in Gounardes’ district.
In January, Gounardes posted a link to an article about a lawsuit. There has been a lawsuit over property taxes for years, by now Andrew Gounardes should have taken action. (See here)
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February 9, 2025Richie Barsamian is Running to Represent Bay Ridge to Coney Island in NYC Council
When we heard the news that Richard Barsamian was running for NYC Council, we were happy! This man loves Brooklyn! And Richie has been fighting for our community for years.
Last year at a meeting at St. Anselm’s, Richie stood with Bay Ridge and said, “We say no to the City of Yes.” Listen to Richie speak on this video:
Richie didn’t just start appearing at meetings because he was running for office. He’s always attended the 68th Precinct meeting, even months when it’s very cold and there are just a few other residents there.
Richie stood with Bay Ridge parents when they protested the marijuana shop being placed on the route to many schools in our area. While these shops check IDs, everyone is aware that clever teens will probably be able to convince an adult to purchase it for them if they wait outside the store long enough.
In January 2024, Richie was photographed at the Democrats holiday party. Political people on both sides were buzzing about it. Richie told me he invited the Democrats to the Republican‘s holiday party for and they invited him to their party. Richie Barsamian is not about choosing sides, but working and standing together with Brooklynites. (More info here)
When I heard Richie was running for NYC Council, I called him. He told me that this was an opportunity for many voices with different opinions to be heard in NYC Council. Richie didn’t mean just bringing his voice, but also the opinions from other people in our district.
The Brooklyn Eagle’s article noted Barsamian’s background:
“He is a first generation American of Armenian, Greek and Lebanese decent.” (Source) Ritchie is also fluent in Arabic.
Richie said one of his main focuses for the 47th District will be safety. Southern Brooklyn doesn’t feel safe to many people and this is stopping them from getting around and participating in events in the community. Like Steve Chan, the newly elected senator in Dyker Heights, Richard Barsamian is a former police office and understands people’s need for the community to feel safe.
I asked Richie three things:
a) Did he support the casino or was he against the casino? He immediately responded that he was against the casino. Richie is a true Brooklynite – he knows Coney Island deserves more and this developer has been in Coney Island for years and should have done more by now. In the Brooklyn Eagle, Barsamian was quoted as saying: “A venue for gambling will destroy the area.” (Source)
b) I asked Richie what he would do for older Ridgites (since Bay Ridge is a NORC – Naturally Occurring Retirement Community). Richie said he knows that many older Ridgites are not going to the centers because they don’t feel safe. Richie said he wants people to not feel afraid to go to the centers in the Summer months. He would work with the auxiliary police to develop a safe corridor to help older adults travel to the centers.
c) Finally, Richie is a father and he knows how important funding schools and school programs is. He said that he would devote more resources to schools – not just put schools up. Richie said he would find more funding for schools and afterschool programs because that keeps children engaged and when they are engaged they are open to learning and not becoming misguided.
Kayla Santosuosso, Justin Brannan’s staffer is running for NYC Council as Brannan is term-limited. In September, Santosuosso became the head of the Bay Ridge Democrats. Today, she posted (this) on the Bay Ridge Dems X account:
You won’t see Richie responding, as he doesn’t play on social media with Brannan and the minions. The back and forth on social media does nothing to help our communities.
Bay Ridge, Coney Island and Seagate, Richie has been standing with Brooklyn for years – he will listen and be a voice for our communities!
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February 9, 2025Rev. Kevin Abels Will Be the Pastor of St. Anselm’s Starting February 28, 2025
Rev. Kevin Abels Will Be the Pastor of St. Anselm’s Starting February 28, 2025. Father John will stay until July to help with the transition.
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February 9, 2025RIP Gregory Fernandez. Fire on 5th Avenue and 80th Street in Bay Ridge – One Person Died. Two Injured.
Around 3:30 am this morning, there was a fire in the 3rd floor apartment on 80th Street and 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge. (Mussels and More Restaurant is at the street level). (See video) (News here & here)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwQ0-upZThw(See video)
A neighbor reported the fire when they saw the smoke. (Source) Gregory Fernandez, a 38-year-old man was found unconscious. He was brought to the hospital, but had died.
Gregory’s wife Alexa, 34 and her 2-year-old son were injured and brought to the hospital. They are in stable condition. (Source)
The Fire Department shared photos of the hydrants being blocked by parked cars. Both of the owners of these vehicles probably think they left enough room because the hydrant wasn’t fully blocked.
Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny shared this:
The Uniformed Firefighters also wrote:
RIP. Prayers for this Alexa and her son.
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February 9, 2025Got a Date Night Planned for Valentine’s Day? Ridge Kids Will Watch the Kids from 6 – 8:00 pm.
This Valentine’s Day, The Ridge is hosting a movie night for children to help you and your valentine enjoy a night out without a worry.
Let your little ones enjoy the night too with pizza, snacks, drinks, and their friends.
Drop off your munchkins from 6-8 pm, ages 5+, for a hassle-free night. (Register here)
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February 9, 2025Coney Island Polar Bears – In the Water Today!
Jim share these amazing photos of the Coney Island Polar Bears taking the plunge today! Water Temp: 36.6°F , Air Temp: 39°F , Wind: NW 15mph Low Tide: 11:50 am (See more here)
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February 8, 2025Audition for NCT’s 42nd Street – Feb. 18th & 19th
Narrows Community Theater is having auditions for 42nd Street on Tuesday, February 17th and Wednesday, February 18th. Their form isn’t updated yet for the new show, but they will get to it soon. (See Form)
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February 7, 2025OLPH School in Brooklyn is Closing
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary School in Sunset Park, Brooklyn is closing in June due to financial constraints and low enrollment.
Tuition is $5,500 for the year. There are only thirteen teachers listed on the school’s website.
It’s very sad to see this news because OLPH school was open for 122 years. (See their note here)
It was at OLPH school that many Brooklynites learned, made lasting friendships and became part of an incredible community that stayed with them even when they left Brooklyn.
For many of us, OLPH was where we learned to pray and the first time we spoke with a priest. Many alumni remember Fr. McGowan. He used to tell the best stories. I found him on FB. (See video)
Current students at OLPH may attend St. Ephrem School, which is the next closest elementary school.
On Saturday, May 17th, there will be a Farewell Mass and Reception for OLPH School. Take a tour from 2:00 – 4:30 pm. Mass at 5:00 pm in the Church. Reception to follow at Notre Dame Hall (enter on 59th Street) $20 Email: olphmarybeth@gmail.com
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