No One Walks Around the Golf Course Because the Area is Not Maintained – Commercial Vehicles

Outside of Poly Place, Captain Tolson from the 68th Precinct can’t seem to clear this street of commercial trucks. Tolson doesn’t live in Bay Ridge, so this isn’t a concern for him.

Photo by Effie P.

We have at least three elected leaders from this area who haven’t been doing their job here. Yes, it’s their job. They have budget and the ability to clear this area – the lowest level of maintenance is not being done.

The sign was knocked to the ground by those parking here because this is lot to them – not our neighborhood.

Photo by Effie P.

This has been going on for years because the people who are supposed to be representing us are representing other people and areas.

Elect new people who are concerned and can get the job done with the 68th Precinct or with a company they hire with the money from our district.

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Kings Plaza Evacuated Two Days in a Row

Yesterday, Kings Plaza was evacuated because people heard loud sounds on the second floor near the food court and thought they were gunshots.

It turned out to be fireworks set off as a prank on the second floor of the mall. (Source)

Today there was another evacuation at the mall.

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Andrew Gounardes Voted for the Clean Slate Bill

The Clean Slate Bill was voted on in the NYS Senate this week. (See news)

Did you know that Senator Andrew Gounardes voted for the Clean Slate Bill? Gounardes had a lot of time to share his vote, but didn’t discuss the bill on any social media platform. (See the bill)

The bill aimed to seal certain criminal records of people with felonies and misdemeanors – with some conditions and some exceptions. Sex offenses are not covered under this, so that is good.

The goal is for people to have a second chance so they can apply for housing, employment, jobs and some licenses that do background checks. The NY Senators took the bill too far and left loopholes which can cause innocent people to be hurt.

There are some situation in which people deserve a second chance, but there are some situations that can be created that would harmful for innocent people. Like bail reform, this will be another disaster for Brooklyn.

Vinnie Gentile didn’t use social media much, but when there was a controversial vote, he always explained his position. Andrew Gounardes thinks that his vote is a private vote with his friends in Albany. His decision not to share the vote means he has stopped representing this community. Gounardes was also silent when gerrymandered Brooklyn.

NYS Senator, George Borello brought up a problem with Clean Slate that legislatures don’t want to respond to. People convicted of animal cruelty, animal fighting and animal hoarding would also have their records sealed.

Andrew Gounardes should have stepped up and offered help with the bill and his experience with this topic. In Albany, it seems like Gounardes just goes along with the other Democrats.

Gounardes should have shared the story of the puppy mill in Bay Ridge. (See here) When this situation existed on Bergan Place, the residents couldn’t get help from Brannan, Gounardes or the police. They went to the news because to get help for the dogs. The guy moved out because he knew all eyes were on him. Months later, he was in the news for doing it again and he was arrested and charged with several crimes. (See here)

In several years, that mans record will be sealed. And someone else will rent to him. If he does the same thing, they will be stuck (and maybe physically hurt). I wrote to the senator who made the bill to ask him about the Clean Slate Bill and he didn’t say it wasn’t true.

Michael Tannousis shared that Carl Heastie didn’t allow the NY Assembly to vote on this bill, but that he was against it. Play the interview video:

Tannousis was much more open with this vote than Gounardes.

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Meet Mookie Wilson in Brooklyn on July 9th

Meet NY Mets 1986 world series champion Mookie Wilson at E&J Boutique from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.

Get an autograph and take photos with him. $25 autographs and $10 inscriptions JSA will also be present for the signing.

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Rolling Thunder Convoy in Bay Ridge – June 5th

A rolling thunder convoy on the Belt Parkway on June 5th with a NYPD escort.

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Congratulations Thomas Chin on Becoming an Eagle Scout

Assemblywoman Mathylde Frontus shared the great news that Thomas Chin from Troop 13 in Bay Ridge has become an Eagle Scout, the highest level of scouting.

Congratulations Thomas!

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Bay Ridge Events – June 5th – June 11, 2022

Sunday, June 5, 2022

1) St. Anselm Church will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of St. Anselm Parish and celebrate Monsignor Maloney’s retirement. There will be a Mass at St. Anselm on June 5th – at 11:00 AM. The Mass will be followed by a reception in Meletia Hall.

2) Bay Ridge 5th Avenue Festival 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on 69th to 85th Streets on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge.

3) First Bay Ridge Pride Event sponsored by Gay Ridge – a picnic on Sunday, June 5th from 12 pm – 5:00 pm at Owls Head Park.

After GayPride Party is being held at Blue Agave from 5 – 10 pm. info here

4) Rainbow Fish, the Musical is showing at Kings Bay Y at 3495 Nostrand Avenue. 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. $12 Get tickets

5) Classical Concert at the Union Church of Bay Ridge 7915 Ridge Blvd. (at 80th Street) Pianist Dr. Nana Shi joins violinist, Stani Dimitrova and fellow veterans of the PhiloSonia Concert Series for a program of Robert Schumann’s most beloved songs and chamber music, along with the music of Johannes Brahms and more. Social distancing is encouraged – face masks optional.

Monday, June 6, 2022

1) Donate used clothing to St. Ephrem’s 924 – 74th Street (parking lot). They also accept shoes, linens, toys, stuffed animals, scooters, car seats, strollers and other baby accessories. The school get paid by the pound for the clothes.

2) Kiwanis Annual Golf Outing – the Kiwanis Club of Bensonhurst & Bay Ridge’s Annual Golf Outing is at the beautiful Brookville Country Club. There’s still time to register. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and accessible via birdease.com/benbaygolf, and every dollar raised helps Ben-Bay continue its mission of providing support for children and families in need!

3) Samba at Alana’s Life and Fitness Dance Studio at 530 – 86th Street in Bay Ridge at 6:30 pm 718-748-7700

4) Free Movie at Ft. Hamilton High School Field – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – starts at 8:00 pm. Bring a chair and snacks.

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

St. Athanasius’ Annual Bazaar – 61st Street and Bay Parkway. 6 pm -11 pm.

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Cyclones Pride Night – Pride cap and shirt for the first 2000 customers. (Info and tickets here)

Friday, June 10, 2022

1) NYPD Bike Registration at the 68th Precinct from 1 – 5 pm.

2) Art of Brooklyn Film Festival at IS 30 at 7002 – 4th Avenue. 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Get tickets here

3) Free event – Silent disco on the 69th Street Pier. Good for children, teens and adults.

Saturday, June 11, 2022

1) Donal Nolan’s Memorial Mass The family invitd everyone to his memorial mass. Donal Nolan was in the Brooklyn Bards June 11th at 11:00 am at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church at 9511 4th Avenue – Brooklyn. People are having lunch after the mass at Hunter’s Steak & Ale House with a performance by the Brooklyn Bards. (Info here)

2) St. Pats is having the 6-hour NYS DMV Approved Point and Insurance Reduction Class from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm. at St. Pats on 4th Avenue and 95th Street.

3) Stop and Swap at St. Anselm Parking Lot – 4th Ave. & 82nd St. from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.

4) Relay for Life will be held from 12:00 pm – 10:00pm at the Parkville Youth Organization Ballfield at 854 – 65th Street. This is an amazing event to see if you have never seen it before.

5) Men’s Conference in Brooklyn with Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello and NFL stars – info and tickets here

6) Free Movie at Bensonhurst Park – Spiderman – starts at 8:00 pm. Bring a chair and snacks.

See June 12th – June 18th Events in Bay Ridge

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Accident on the Belt Parkway Near 10:00 pm

Right before 10:00 pm, there was an accident on the Belt Parkway. Vehicles were being put on the tow truck in this video.

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Bay Ridge Events July 17th – July 23rd

Sunday, July 17, 2022

1) Brunch at a Cyclones game in Coney Island – unlimited bloody marys or mimosas or beer. (Info here)

2) BINGO at the Leif Bar at 2:00 pm. The Leif is at: 6725 – 5th Avenue

3) Julia Her and Solstice perform at the Wicked Monk – 3rd Avenue and 95th Street 5 – 7 pm.

4) Doo Wop on Coney Island’s Boardwalk

5) Catnip Solo is performing at The Salty Dog from 5 -8 pm.

6) Off the Record is performing at Hunter’s Steak House at 6 pm. – 4th Avenue and 94th Street

Monday, July 18, 2022

1) Chess for Children ages 5-12 at The Ridge Shop at 8121 – 3rd Avenue

2) Restaurant Week begins in NYC.

3) Irish Haven is having Open Mic at 8 PM

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Radio Daze will have a concert in Shore Road Park – 79th Street and Shore Road at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Author, Jun Maxfield will be at the Bookmark Shop at 7:00 pm for a book signing.

Jen Maxfield, author of More After the Break will be at the Bookmark Shoppe at 7:00 pm for a book signing.

Thursday, July 21, 2022

1) Play golf with the Bishop at the Bishop’s Golf Classic. Register here

2) Volunteer to help at the Silver Sunset Stroll

3) A Psychic will be at South Brooklyn foundry at 6909 – 3rd Avenue. Call for a reservation as this will book fast. 718-333-5287

4) Verrazzano Republicans will be at Schnitzel Haul at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Friday, July 22, 2022

Summer Stroll on 3rd Avenue 83rd St to Marine Avenue 6 pm – 10 pm.

George Pappas will be at South Brooklyn Foundry on 3rd Avenue and 69th Street. 7-10 pm.

Kitty Kiernan’s will have the Canny Brothers playing on 3rd Avenue and 96th Street starting at 6:30 pm.

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Saturday, July 23, 2022

1) 60’s Music Day at Mussels & More – 8001 – 5th Avenue stating at 3:30 pm.

2) Coney Island West 12th Street

3) Retro Flea Market outside of Irish Haven

4) Karaoke at Irish Haven 10:00 pm – 2:00 am

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Bay Ridge Events July 10th – July 16th

Here are events happening in Bay Ridge or nearby in Brooklyn for July 10th – July 16th

Sunday, July 10, 2022

1) St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church Has Mass Outside on 7/10 Honoring the LGBTQ Community – Info here

2) Catnip Duo is playing at the Wicked Monk – 3rd Avenue and 95th Street from 5 – 7 pm

3) Joey Unplugged is performing at Salty Dog at 5:00 pm.

4) The Band Then Again Featuring Andy Adams is playing at Hunters on 4th Avenue between 94th and 95th Street from 6- 9 pm.

Monday, July 11, 2022

1) Children’s Summer Sports Camp in the park in Bay Ridge

2) Children’s Chess Classes for ages 5-12 at The Ridge Shop at 8121 – 3rd Ave.

3) The new Congressional District 10 is having a forum – both online and in person. Info here

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

1) A psychic will be at Boulevard Books on 13th Avenue. Appointments are available on Tuesday, July 12th from 12-2 pm…30 minute sessions. Message Boulevard Books on FB (here) if you would like one of the 4 slots for the month or have any questions.

2) Concert in Shore Road Park at 7:00 pm. Head over Heels is playing at 79th Street and Shore Road.

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

BINGO with Tommy Eyebrows at Schnitzel Haus starting at 7:00 pm. Followed by karaoke and trivia.

Thursday, July 14, 2022

1) Free Zumba in the Park – 7:00 pm – Shore Road Park (79th Street and Shore Road)

2) Irish Night at MCU Park in Coney Island

3) Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s at 3rd Avenue and 96th Street – anyone can perform starting at 9:00 pm – no cover charge

Friday, July 15, 2022

1.Karaoke at PC’s at 7215 5th Avenue starting at 8:00 pm

Saturday, July 16, 2022

1) St. Dominic’s Flea Market 2001 Bay Ridge Parkway 9:00 – 3:00 pm.

2) New York Animal Care and Control’s pet adoption bus will be at on 5th Avenue and 80th Street in Bay Ridge from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Dog and cats will be available to adopt. (See NY Animal Care and Control Info)

Adoption fees:

2) Movie at Owl’s Head Park starting at 8:30 pm.

3) Coney Island Cleanup at 9:00 am. Art at the BlueLine – activities and prizes starting at 9:30 am.

4) Pound at 10:00 am at Pure Life Movement on 13th Avenue and 72nd Street. Call 929-417-2220 to reserve a spot.

5) St. Dominic’s Flea Market 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

6) Fried Rice and the White Guys Band at Schnitzel Haus 5th Avenue and 73rd Street at 8:00 pm.

7) Family Yoga at 1:00 at Pure Life Movement 13th Avenue and 72nd Street. 929-417-2220

8) The band Notus will be at The Leif Bar from 4 – 6 pm.

9. Coney Island Brewery has performances from these artists: @greenladymusic @craiggreenbergmusic @ellina_graypel.usa @coneyislandsiren @playingdeadny, and @hegazyband All for free outside in the Beer Garden! This event is kids & dog-friendly so come spend the day.

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Bay Ridge Events July 3rd – July 9th

Here’s the events for July 3, 2022 – July 9, 2022

Sunday, July 3, 2022

1) The Independence Day Parade was moved to Sunset Park by Mayor Adams after the train shooting.

The parade is set to begin at 11:30 am. Line up is scheduled for 59th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue.

The parade will make a left and travel down 5th Avenue to 43th Street

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2) There is also a parade in Downtown Brooklyn! Bring your kids, pets, bikes, floats, tractors, trucks and any other fun things and participate in the Parade! Line up is at 9:30 on Irwin Street with the Parade starting at 10:00.

3) E&J Boutique 20% off Weekend Sale at 6906 Fort Hamilton Parkway.

3) Coney Island – West 16th Street – music performance 1 – 7 pm.

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4. A.J. “Jojo” Leone is performing from 7 – 10 pm at The Salty Dog.

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5. The Bender Band At The Leif Bar 6725 – 5th Avenue – 6 PM

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Monday, July 4, 2022

Happy Fourth of July.

1) Coney Island Events:

11:00 am – Coney Island Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Competition – Women’s competition. There are pre-show festivities and musical performances around 10:30 am.  This contest will be shown on ESPN too.

12:30pm – Coney Island Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Competition – Men’s competition. This will be shown on ESPN too.

6:30 pm Coney Island Cyclones 4 Tickets, 4 hats and 4 meals – $99. Fireworks after the game. (See here)

Coney Island fireworks info here

2) Barbecue at The Leif Bar 6725 – 5th Avenue at 2:00 pm.

3) Barbecue at Irish Haven at 6 pm. Open Mic at 9:00 pm.

See Fireworks in Bay Ridge here

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Free concert in Shore Road Park at 7:00 pm. The band, Tramps Like Us (the Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band) will perform in the park – 79th Street and Shore Road.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

1) St. Dominic’s has family fun night water Night – $5.00 per person Water slides, watermelon, ices, games, fun, karaoke and maybe a dunk tank. 5:30 – 9:30 pm.

2) BINGO at Schnitzel Haus 7319 – 5th Avenue at 7:00 pm

3) Lonestar – karaoke night starts at 7:00 pm. Lonestar is at 8705 – 5th Avenue.

4) Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast in Williamsburg begins tonight. If you have never been to this feast and seen the men carry the statue in the photo below, go and see it. (More info)

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Open Mic at Kitty Kiernans – anyone can play or sing starting at 9:00 pm. Be a rockstar and have your photo taken at this lit up mic.

Friday, July 8, 2022

1) 3rd Avenue Summer Stroll – 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm 68th Street to 81st. The first one of the season is always big!

1b) Kettle Black at 8622 – 3rd Avenie will have George Pappas during the Summer Stroll from 5:30 – 8:30 pm.

1c) The Pour House on 3rd Avenue and 79th will have Jared Chinnock performing.

2) Blues Circus will be performing starting at 7 pm at Schnitzel Haus 7319 – 5th Avenue.

3) Brown Girls Food Club – this is the first meeting of this group at Yemeni House at 7204 5th Avenue from 8 – 10 pm. Menu here Open to all women cis and trans and non-binary folks. Contact: [email protected]

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Saturday, July 9, 2022

1) Meet NY Mets 1986 world series champion Mookie Wilson at E&J Boutique at 6906 Fort Hamilton Parkway from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Get an autograph and take photos with him. $25 autographs and $10 inscriptions JSA will also be present for the signing.

2) Women’s support group in Bay Ridge.

3) Car Show in Coney Island at West 12th Street between Surf Avenue and the Boardwalk. Free.

The Alliance for Coney Island will be hosting a classic car show on Saturday, July 9th from 1-5 PM. The event will take place on W. 12th Street between Surf Avenue and the Boardwalk – free and open to the public.

See next week’s events here

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Bay Ridge Burning Rubber Smell

There’s a strange smell in the air this morning in Bay Ridge. It smells like burning rubber. It’s all over – it’s on 3rd and 4th Avenues.

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