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January 4, 2026
Gamestop on 18th Avenue is Closing 1/8
The GameStop store on 18th Avenue is closing on January 8th.
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January 3, 2026
Valentine’s Day in Bay Ridge 2026
See pizzerias which create heart-shaped pizzas: here
Skinflints at 7802 – 5th Avenue will be decorated beautifully! This was last year:
1) Cebu Restaurant at 8801 – 3rd Avenue. (Make reservation here)
2) The Corner Valentine’s Day Special – 3 course meal wiht bubbles. $105
3) Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 3rd Avenue 718-833-8200 has this menu all weekend. Plus a special event on Valentine’s Day – see below the menu.
4) Terina Restaurant at 8424 – 3rd Avenue. They are taking reservations for Valentine’s day (See here)
5) Mama Rao’s Restaurant at 6408 – 11th Avenue.718-745-2269. (See here)
Last year, these restaurants had specials:
1) Panino Rustico at 8901 – 3rd Avenue https://www.paninorustico.com
2) Beets and Carrots, the farm to table restaurant at 9905 – 3rd Avenue had a special Valentine’s Menu
5) Amuni Restaurant at 7217 – 3rd Avenue has these specials:
6) Malone’s Chophouse at 9517 – 3rd Avenue
7) Cavatappi Restaurant at 8024 – 13th Avenue
8) Il Posto Restaurant at 7409 Avenue U. 718-241-4317.
Cute Stuff for Valentine’s Day in Bay Ridge
a) Classic Impressions at 9008 – 3rd Avenue
2. Choc-Oh! Lot Plus at 7911 – 3rd Avenue
3) Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 – 3rd Avenue – everyone loves books!
4) Ridge Kids at 8122 – 3rd Avenue has a lot of nice Valentine’s clothing and fun things for kids.
Greenspa at 8804 3rd Avenue has couple massages and other gifts.
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January 3, 2026
Signature Auto is Parking on the Sidewalk in Bay Ridge Again
In April 2021, 72-year-old Bay Ridge resident, Carol Landon was killed by a vehicle pulling out of the Bay Ridge Volkswagen dealership.
These photos was just taken outside of Signature Auto. The sidewalk is not their parking lot. In May 2018, the news wrote about it and did this segment:
https://brooklyn.news12.com/residents-dealerships-illegally-park-cars-on-sidewalk-38191441
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January 3, 2026
Dr. Anthony Maniscalco – Closed His Bay Ridge Office
Dr. Anthony Maniscalco retired in December 2025. He closed his Bay Ridge office at 117 70th Street.
He sent out letters in November 2025.
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January 3, 2026
Small Black and White Dog Found Near Dyker Beach Golf Course
A nice person found a friendly, black and white dog near Dyker Beach Golf Course. The dog ran up to the woman to get help.
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January 3, 2026
Women’s Christmas in Bay Ridge – 1/6/26
On Tuesday, January 6th, women in Bay Ridge are celebrating Women’s Christmas at Bar Chuzo from 6:30 – 9:30 pm.
$55 per person includes: 1 drink Sit down with shared apps & skewers A small gift Tax & tip included Additional drinks available at the cash bar Limited spots available Payment through Venmo or Zelle to reserve your spot. Contact: https://is.gd/EuugKx
In Ireland, Women’s Christmas marks the end of the Christmas season and is a day set aside to honor women, especially for the work they did during the holidays. Women are encouraged to rest and enjoy themselves, while men took over household duties.
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January 3, 2026
Have You Ever Wanted to Write a Book? It’s Your Time! Writing Workshop in Bay Ridge!
Lisa Cappiello is having six sessions at the Bookmark Shoppe on 3rd Avenue to teach you how to get your story or essay published and sold in a collection at The BookMark Shoppe and on Amazon.com!
Get more information and sign up for the workshop here: https://shorturl.at/3nZmU
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January 3, 2026
New Mommy & Me Class – Learn Italian
The Bilingual Garden NY is bringing an Italian Mommy & Me class to the neighborhood. First class is on January 14th.
This play-based language experience for little learners and their caregivers will take place at LP Dance Company at 127 Bay Ridge Avenue.
Contact Amanda to sign up: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.donovan.833440
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January 2, 2026
Santosuosso’s Not From Brooklyh – This Art Was Thrown Out
Justin Brannan is out of office. Kayla Santosuosso started work today. The resident above shared that this Brooklyn art was thrown out outside of Brannan’s office and she claimed it.
Santosuosso’s from Ohio.
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January 2, 2026
Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant Closed – For Rent
Photo: Georgine Benvenuto
I stopped by Blue Agave at 7215 – 3rd Avenue before Christmas and there was a sign on the window that they were closed for the day.
Today ,Georgine shared photos that the restaurant has for rent signs in the window.
They didn’t have problems with the Department of Health:
Strangely, there is no goodbye message on their social media, even though the restaurant was active on social media for years.
The property has been for sale:
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7215-3rd-Ave-Brooklyn-NY-11209/30694041_zpid
There are a lot of Mexican restaurants in Bay Ridge.
Yet we are sad to see this business close.
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January 2, 2026
Adam From LoudLabs News Left Brooklyn
Adam was an incredible reporter for Bay Ridge. We will miss his fantastic reporting and LoudLab News.
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January 1, 2026
RIP Dr. Alice Farkouh – Former Principal of Fort Hamilton High School
Update: The wake is at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church at 192 – 81 Street on Sunday, January 4th from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. The funeral is on Monday, January 5th at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s.
Dr. Alice Farkouh, a devoted educator and respected community leader, passed away peacefully on January 1st, leaving behind a remarkable legacy shaped by decades of service and leadership. She was 86 years old.
Born into a Lebanese-Syrian American family, Alice was raised with a deep respect for hard work, family and learning. These values were instilled in her early and guided her throughout a lifetime devoted to education and the people she served.
Alice dedicated nearly fifty years to New York City’s public and parochial schools. She began her career as a mathematics teacher at Port Richmond High School in Staten Island. She went on to serve as an assistant principal at Curtis High School and later at Prospect Heights High School.
For ten years, Dr. Farkouh served as principal of Fort Hamilton High School. During her tenure, she helped expand the school’s identity and opportunities for students, including founding the first Varsity and Jr. Varsity football teams and the PSAL Varsity Football Championship. She took great pride in guiding the school’s growth, noting that enrollment increased from 2,400 to 4,200 students, making it one of the largest high schools at that time.
Fort Hamilton High School credited the modernization of the school to Dr. Farkouh’s and students are leaving memories of: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS_O5htjbUF/?img_index=1
Alice later served for nine years as principal of A. Fantis Parochial School on State Street in Brooklyn. After retiring in 2015, Alice taught at the College of Staten Island.
In 2010, Alice told her story in her memoir, Never Say You Can’t: Memoirs of a Lebanese-Syrian American Educator. The book reflects on her upbringing, her career, and the people who shaped her life. Its title was inspired by a lesson given to her by a teacher early on — to bury the word “can’t.”

Dr. Farkouh once said: “The most important thing to remember is your roots, teaching your children basic values, and never giving up on your passion for what you truly believe in. Never say ‘I can’t do it.’ “
Dr. Alice Farkouh’s influenced the lives of many students and educators in NYC. Her life was one of purpose and service. May her memory be a blessing. Prayers for her sons, daughters and grandchildren.
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The GameStop store on 18th Avenue is closing on January 8th.

See pizzerias which create heart-shaped pizzas: here

Skinflints at 7802 – 5th Avenue will be decorated beautifully! This was last year:

1) Cebu Restaurant at 8801 – 3rd Avenue. (Make reservation here)

2) The Corner Valentine’s Day Special – 3 course meal wiht bubbles. $105

3) Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 3rd Avenue 718-833-8200 has this menu all weekend. Plus a special event on Valentine’s Day – see below the menu.

4) Terina Restaurant at 8424 – 3rd Avenue. They are taking reservations for Valentine’s day (See here)

5) Mama Rao’s Restaurant at 6408 – 11th Avenue.718-745-2269. (See here)

Last year, these restaurants had specials:

1) Panino Rustico at 8901 – 3rd Avenue https://www.paninorustico.com

2) Beets and Carrots, the farm to table restaurant at 9905 – 3rd Avenue had a special Valentine’s Menu

5) Amuni Restaurant at 7217 – 3rd Avenue has these specials:

6) Malone’s Chophouse at 9517 – 3rd Avenue

7) Cavatappi Restaurant at 8024 – 13th Avenue

8) Il Posto Restaurant at 7409 Avenue U. 718-241-4317.

Cute Stuff for Valentine’s Day in Bay Ridge

a) Classic Impressions at 9008 – 3rd Avenue

2. Choc-Oh! Lot Plus at 7911 – 3rd Avenue

3) Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 – 3rd Avenue – everyone loves books!

4) Ridge Kids at 8122 – 3rd Avenue has a lot of nice Valentine’s clothing and fun things for kids.

Greenspa at 8804 3rd Avenue has couple massages and other gifts.

In April 2021, 72-year-old Bay Ridge resident, Carol Landon was killed by a vehicle pulling out of the Bay Ridge Volkswagen dealership.

These photos was just taken outside of Signature Auto. The sidewalk is not their parking lot. In May 2018, the news wrote about it and did this segment:

Dr. Anthony Maniscalco retired in December 2025. He closed his Bay Ridge office at 117 70th Street.

He sent out letters in November 2025.

A nice person found a friendly, black and white dog near Dyker Beach Golf Course. The dog ran up to the woman to get help.

On Tuesday, January 6th, women in Bay Ridge are celebrating Women’s Christmas at Bar Chuzo from 6:30 – 9:30 pm.

$55 per person includes: 1 drink Sit down with shared apps & skewers A small gift Tax & tip included Additional drinks available at the cash bar Limited spots available Payment through Venmo or Zelle to reserve your spot. Contact: https://is.gd/EuugKx

In Ireland, Women’s Christmas marks the end of the Christmas season and is a day set aside to honor women, especially for the work they did during the holidays. Women are encouraged to rest and enjoy themselves, while men took over household duties.

Lisa Cappiello is having six sessions at the Bookmark Shoppe on 3rd Avenue to teach you how to get your story or essay published and sold in a collection at The BookMark Shoppe and on Amazon.com!

Get more information and sign up for the workshop here: https://shorturl.at/3nZmU

The Bilingual Garden NY is bringing an Italian Mommy & Me class to the neighborhood. First class is on January 14th.

This play-based language experience for little learners and their caregivers will take place at LP Dance Company at 127 Bay Ridge Avenue.

Contact Amanda to sign up: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.donovan.833440

Justin Brannan is out of office. Kayla Santosuosso started work today. The resident above shared that this Brooklyn art was thrown out outside of Brannan’s office and she claimed it.

Santosuosso’s from Ohio.

I stopped by Blue Agave at 7215 – 3rd Avenue before Christmas and there was a sign on the window that they were closed for the day.

Today ,Georgine shared photos that the restaurant has for rent signs in the window.

They didn’t have problems with the Department of Health:

Strangely, there is no goodbye message on their social media, even though the restaurant was active on social media for years.

The property has been for sale:

There are a lot of Mexican restaurants in Bay Ridge.

Yet we are sad to see this business close.

Adam was an incredible reporter for Bay Ridge. We will miss his fantastic reporting and LoudLab News.

Update: The wake is at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church at 192 – 81 Street on Sunday, January 4th from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. The funeral is on Monday, January 5th at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s.

Dr. Alice Farkouh, a devoted educator and respected community leader, passed away peacefully on January 1st, leaving behind a remarkable legacy shaped by decades of service and leadership. She was 86 years old.

Born into a Lebanese-Syrian American family, Alice was raised with a deep respect for hard work, family and learning. These values were instilled in her early and guided her throughout a lifetime devoted to education and the people she served.

Alice dedicated nearly fifty years to New York City’s public and parochial schools. She began her career as a mathematics teacher at Port Richmond High School in Staten Island. She went on to serve as an assistant principal at Curtis High School and later at Prospect Heights High School.

Fort Hamilton High School credited the modernization of the school to Dr. Farkouh’s and students are leaving memories of: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS_O5htjbUF/?img_index=1

Alice later served for nine years as principal of A. Fantis Parochial School on State Street in Brooklyn. After retiring in 2015, Alice taught at the College of Staten Island.

Dr. Farkouh once said: “The most important thing to remember is your roots, teaching your children basic values, and never giving up on your passion for what you truly believe in. Never say ‘I can’t do it.’ “

Dr. Alice Farkouh’s influenced the lives of many students and educators in NYC. Her life was one of purpose and service. May her memory be a blessing. Prayers for her sons, daughters and grandchildren.