Rally Against Hate Held in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn

Today there was a rally against the anti-Semitism in Bay Ridge last week.

Councilmember Inna Vernikov, Dov Hikind and others said an attack on one is an attack on all. Blake, the man who was assaulted outside of Footlocker spoke in the video.

They were chanting: “Jewish Lives Matter” (good chant) and “Jewish Blood Is Not Cheap.” (That didn’t sound too good).

Blake’s friend, Ilan Kaganovich spoke about the incident and how he wanted to help his friend.

There was a counter-protest by Jewish men who believe that Identifying with the IDF fuels Anti-semitism. (See photo shared by the Free Palestine account) The men chanted: Free, Free Palestine.

Normally, I like seeing this ultra Orthodox group of men supporting the Palestinians in Bay Ridge, but today they missed their opportunity to say: NO ONE DESERVES TO BE HIT FOR WEARING A PIECE OF CLOTHING.

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Ceiling Fell in The Basement of Beth Hatalmud Rabbinical College in Brooklyn – No One Was Hurt

Photo from Citizen video – See video here

Beth Hatalmud Rabbinical College at 2127 – 82nd Street had a large piece of the ceiling fall in the basement.

Thankfully no one was trapped.

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Toronto’s Clinical Trials for Post-Covid Brain Fog

So much isn’t known about Covid or its lasting effects on some people.

Toronto is taking the time to have a clinical trial because enough people must be complaining about brain fog.

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Did You Want to Learn Something New This Year?

How about Printmaking? We are lucky to have Printspace right here in our community –  509 Senator Street.

Printmaking Workshop at Printspace in Bay Ridge on Friday, January 6th from 6-9 pm. $15.

For More info and to register for the workshop, go here

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Valentine’s Day in Bay Ridge 2022

Heart-shaped pizza here

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Fog Covered the Bike Path in Bay Ridge

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A Man Had a Heart Attack While Participating in Coney Island’s Polar Bear Plunge

A man participating in the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge was pulled out of the water unconscious after he had a heart attack. Life guards tried giving him CPR. (Sad Photos on this page – scroll down)

The water was 49 degress. Hypothermia can set in at 60 to 70 degrees.

Many people love going to Coney Island on January 1st for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. This was the 119th year of the plunge. Last year was cancelled due to the pandemic.

See the pure joy on these men’s faces as they begin their run into the cold water:

A thousand people participated in the Polar Bear Plunge.

It’s free to take the plunge, but people are asked to make donations which will help local groups like: Coney Island USA, Coney Island Alliance, Coney Island History Project and YMCA.

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Mayor Adams’ First Day Brought Hope to NYC

Mayor Eric Adams spoke clearly and confidently, without notes, outside of the 103rd Precinct.

Adams promised the police that he would give them the tools and support they need, but abusive officers will not remain.

Adams’ newly appointed NYPD Commissioner, Keechant Sewell is like a breath of fresh air. NYPD Chief of Patrol, Juanita Holmes nodded along as Commissioner Sewell spoke. One thing she spoke about is that police officers should take a rest in their cars between tours when their days off are cancelled.

Adams had a televised speech today that didn’t compare to his speech outside the precinct. He read from a teleprompter and said things like GSD (for “get stuff done”). That staffer should be given a different task.

Mayor Adams rode the subway and reported an assaulted. (See story) This is the assault he saw:

While on the train, he talked about the need to deal with the mental health issues and improve transportation.

Other Democrats reached out to Mayor Adams and wished him success in making the city safer.

The New York Times showed how disconnected they are from NYC, as they failed to mention Mayor Adams on the cover.

So many people are filled with hope for a better city.

Even a man in Coney Island at the Polar Bear Plunge was so joyful about Eric Adams taking office.

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Chinese New Year Celebrations in Brooklyn 2022

Lunar New Year is celebrated on February 1st.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Lunar New Year Celebration on 8th Avenue in Sunset Park.

(I can’t find the flyer from the Brooklyn Chinese American Association for this year)

This is last year’s info: Celebration starts at 11:00 am on 8th Avenue and 50th Street. Performances from schools and senior centers, followed by the lion dancers and fire crackers.  At 1:00 pm, the parade begins at 50th Street and goes to 60th Street.

The Ridge Creative Center is having an Lunar New Year Vacation Day for children in Bay Ridge from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm att Union Church on 80th and Ridge Blvd.

Inaka Sushi at 8318 – 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge has a special:

Skating at Brooklyn Commons at 1 MetroTech Center 2:00 – 3:30 pm. Get ticket here. $15 for skating – $20 includes skate rental

New Year’s Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival at Sara D. Roosevelt Park. 11:00 am – 3:30 pm (Info on Better Chinatown)

Legoland in Westchester Lunar New Year Celebration. Roar like a tiger for $5.00 off a child’s ticket

Thursday, February 3rd

Brookfield Place 230 Vesey Street in Manhattan

Lunar New Year Ice Sculpture Carving 4 – 6 pm. The sculpture will be on display until 8:00 pm. It will also be on display February 4th and 5th. (Info here)

Friday, February 4th

Virtual (taped presentation) NY Chinese Cultural Center – Lunar New Year Celebration 3:30 – 4:15 pm on the Library’s FB Page here

Saturday, February 5th

Brooklyn Children’s Museum  – Lunar New Year Celebration $13 a person

Local Roots Market & Cafe at 398 Court Street is having a Lion Dance at 2:00 pm, followed by a performance by Chinese drag queen Miss Juicy Liu. Register here

Chelsea Market Outdoor Lunar New Year Lunch and Lion Dance – Get tickets here 11:00 am – 1:00 pm OR 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Queens Botanic Garden Chinese New Year Celebration 12:00 – 3:00 pm (More info here)

Winter Scavenger Hunt

Go on a scavenger hunt to explore the Garden’s colors and trees in winter. Collect a QBG goodie bag when you’ve finished, while supplies last.

Zodiac Animal Library and Storytime

Listen to stories or read stories on your own about the Chinese Zodiac and the different zodiac animals. Pick out a sticker for which zodiac animal you are!

Storytime at 12:30pm and 2pm

Year of the Tiger Community Art Project

Contribute to the tiger stripe project or decorate your own tiger face to hang at QBG’s Visitor & Administration Building for the month of February.

Lion Dance Performances

Performances at 1pm and 2:30pm

Take Home Crafts

Make your own paper blossom branch! One grab-and-go kit per person, while supplies last.

Lucky Plant Sale*

Bring home a lucky plant! Choose from jade plants to peace lilies and other auspicious beauties, available for purchase at the QBG Store. While supplies last.

*Note: The plant sale takes place indoors

Flushing Town Hall features the art of eight Asian Americans in a Lunar New Year Exhibit. Free

Lunar New Year Chinese Documentary Film Festival 1:00 pm. Free Info here

Sunday, February 6th

Bryant Park Lion Dance 3:00 – 3:30 pm. (Info here)

Tuesday, February 8th

The China Institute has a Chinese New Year Online Variety Show on February 8th from 7:30 – 8:30 pm. Register here to receive the link to the virtual show.

New York Philharmonic Lunar New Year concert
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the NY Philharmonic. Violinist Stella Chen joins the Orchestra in Bizet’s Carmen Fantasie and Ma Sicong’s Nostalgia. Hera Hyesang sings songs by Dvo?ák, Cho Doo-nam, and Lim Geung-soo. and Earl Lee conducts favorites by Berlioz and Dukas, as well as Li Huanzhi’s Spring Festival Overture. Tickets: $90 and $159 here.

Sunday, February 20th

Chinatown New Year Parade – starts at 1:00 pm Parade starts at: Mott & Canal to Chatham Square to East Broadway towards the Manhattan Bridge and ends at Grand Street next to Sara Roosevelt Park.

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Fireworks Set Off Outside Brooklyn MDC Jail

I had no idea that there was an annual New Years Eve demonstration outside of the federal prison in Brooklyn (and in other places in the US too)

I’ve never seen a newspaper report about it in Brooklyn.

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New Yorkers went to 29th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn and stood outside of MDC Prison making noising and set off fireworks for people being held there.

Those setting off the fireworks yelled, “Free them All.”

Those detained in the facility tapped on the windows and turned the lights on and off to signal to their friends that they saw the fireworks and join in the festivities from afar.

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First Baby Born in NYC in 2022 is From Brooklyn

New parents from Gravesend welcomed their baby girl, Leyla at 12:00 am.

Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn has had the “first baby of the new year in NYC” distinction three years in a row.

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Bay Ridge Avenue Station – People Don’t Feel Safe

People in Bay Ridge are sharing about being assaulted at the Bay Ridge Avenue Station.

While Justin Brannan is tagged in this entry, he didn’t respond.

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