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December 3, 2025
SuperFresh Grocery Store is Taking Over Century’s 87th Street Home Store in Bay Ridge
From the Home Reporter
Wayne Daren Schneiderman of the Home Reporter broke the story that Century’s Home Store on 87th Street is going to become a SuperFresh grocery story.
The Home Reporter has the story on the cover of the paper, but I didn’t see it online yet.
Century’s owner, the Gindi family sold the property to the Abed family for $28 million dollars.
News: https://shorturl.at/uGX80 The actual address is: 423 88th Street. Info about the sale: https://traded.co/deals/new-york/retail/sale/423-88th-street
Sam Abed is the owner of several SuperFresh stores including the one at 242 Bay Ridge Avenue. These stores operate under the Key Food banner.
Senator Andrew Gounardes was at a Superfresh grand opening in our area, so when it was announced that the Abel Family purchased the property months ago, Gounardes should have congratulated the Abeds and shared that Superfresh was coming to 87th Street. News:
https://theshelbyreport.com/2019/10/21/superfresh-opens-brooklyn-store
Many residents were disappointed to hear that Superfresh was the new grocery store opening in our area because residents wanted a Trader Joes, due to their lower cost groceries.
For years, Councilman Justin Brannan kept stringing people along saying “Stay tuned” when someone asked on Facebook if Trader Joes was coming to Bay Ridge. Brannan also would write updates like this:
Meanwhile, Justin Brannan knew how the Trader Joes deal was killed. Trader Joes made plans to come to Trader Joes, but Justin Brannan and an unregistered lobbyist had other plans for that property. A reporter shared why Trader Joes didn’t come to Bay Ridge here:
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December 3, 2025
The 15th Rape in the 68th Precinct Happened on 11/25/25. Police and Politicians are Silent
On Tuesday, November 25th at 2:00 am, the 15th rape in the 68th Precinct was reported this year.
Compstats is showing Rape 1 and that this took place on 92nd Street in Bay Ridge. See here: https://compstat.nypdonline.org
Have the rapists been arrested? There is a way to talk about these crimes without revealing any information about the victim’s identify.
Crime is up in Brooklyn. News: https://shorturl.at/VYjt4
Rape in the 68th Precinct this year:
Captain Desaro and local politicians are unwilling to communicate any information about safety after 15 women have been raped in our community this year.
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December 3, 2025
Bay Ridge Ferry to Staten Island Starts 12/8
Starting December 8th, you will be able to get the ferry at the 69th Street pier (on Shore Road) and take the ferry to Staten Island.
This will be good for people who live in Staten Island, but want to send their children to Xaverian High School as the pier is in walking distance to the school.
This ferry is subsidized by tax dollars. According to the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT, 2024), annual operating expenses for the Staten Island ferry exceed $100 million.
A ride on this ferry will cost 4.50 each way. (Some Ridgites thought it was the same cost as the bus or train) It’s $1.45 for seniors, students and people with disabilities. Frequent users would benefit from buying a 10-pack for $29.
I think someone had free lunch here.
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December 3, 2025
Another Fire in Bay Ridge on 72nd Court
Photo: Ed Wilkinson
There was a fire at 7204 – 72nd Court in Bay Ridge. I didn’t know where 72nd Court was located – it’s near Shore Road:
The firefighters put out the fire on the top floor of the building.
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December 3, 2025
If You Are Shopping at the Bookmark Shoppe on December 3rd, Mention St. Pat’s School
If You Are Shopping at the Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 – 3rd Avenue on December 3rd, between 12:00 and 8:00 pm, mention St. Pat’s School.
The Bookmark Shoppe is donating 20% of sales to St. Patrick’s school on 4th Avenue and 97th Street (sooo nice).
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December 3, 2025
Dog’s 1st Birthday Outside of Offshore Diner on Friday, December 5th – All Dogs Are Invited
It’s Bucky’s First Birthday Party on Friday, December 5th outside of Offshore Diner at 7822 3rd Avenue. All dogs are welcome!
Bring your pups and come hang out! They will have: Dog treats, a Doggy birthday cake & cupcakes, music and hot chocolate & donuts for the humans.
People love Offshore Diner’s beautiful bright marquee-style sign. Have you seen it?

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December 3, 2025
Bay Ridge Chicken Wing War – January 24, 2026
On Saturday, January 24th, there will be a Chicken Wing War in Bay Ridge.
It’s a wing tasting showdown to see who makes the best chicken wings in the neighborhood?
Try chicken wings at 18 different places – even the FDNY Firehouse is participating!
Get tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wing-wars
Snow date: January 31, 2025
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December 3, 2025
Thief Stole Master Control from The R Train at 86th Street in Bay Ridge
See story here:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/thief-steals-nyc-subway-main-000500981.html
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December 2, 2025
Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s in Bay Ridge Fights Loneliness? Beat the Winter Blues!
Frank Filocomo wrote about his experience playing at Kitty Kiernan’s at 9715 – 3rd Avenue Open Mic on Thursday nights in Bay Ridge night.
He claims that Open Mic may be the answer to loneliness. Read the article: https://shorturl.at/k2R1O
Antonio Mancilla, the man who runs Open Mic must be thrilled to hear that Open Mic with him and his “rockstar” lit-up microphone are helping people with their mental help.
Go see for yourself on Thursday night at Kitty Kiernan’s starting at 8:00 pm. No purchase is necessary to sing or perform.
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December 2, 2025
Bar Chuzo on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge Named Best Restaurant by BKMag
Bar Chuzo, the new Latin restaurant 9324 – 3rd Avenue was named best restaurant by BKMag. See article: https://shorturl.at/IJJYJ
See their menu: https://www.barcrudobk.com
Congratulations Bar Chuzo!
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December 2, 2025
3rd Avenue Merchants Tree Lighting on 11/1/25
Only someone who loves this neighborhood would bring out a giant Rudolph.
Visit Brooklyn shared this fantastic video of the 3rd Avenue Merchant’s beautiful tree lighting.

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December 1, 2025
Why is Senator Andrew Gounardes Staying Silent as the EDC Leaves Redhook Out of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project Meetings?
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Wayne Daren Schneiderman of the Home Reporter broke the story that Century’s Home Store on 87th Street is going to become a SuperFresh grocery story.

The Home Reporter has the story on the cover of the paper, but I didn’t see it online yet.

Century’s owner, the Gindi family sold the property to the Abed family for $28 million dollars.

News: https://shorturl.at/uGX80 The actual address is: 423 88th Street. Info about the sale: https://traded.co/deals/new-york/retail/sale/423-88th-street

Sam Abed is the owner of several SuperFresh stores including the one at 242 Bay Ridge Avenue. These stores operate under the Key Food banner.

Senator Andrew Gounardes was at a Superfresh grand opening in our area, so when it was announced that the Abel Family purchased the property months ago, Gounardes should have congratulated the Abeds and shared that Superfresh was coming to 87th Street. News:

Many residents were disappointed to hear that Superfresh was the new grocery store opening in our area because residents wanted a Trader Joes, due to their lower cost groceries.

For years, Councilman Justin Brannan kept stringing people along saying “Stay tuned” when someone asked on Facebook if Trader Joes was coming to Bay Ridge. Brannan also would write updates like this:

Meanwhile, Justin Brannan knew how the Trader Joes deal was killed. Trader Joes made plans to come to Trader Joes, but Justin Brannan and an unregistered lobbyist had other plans for that property. A reporter shared why Trader Joes didn’t come to Bay Ridge here:

On Tuesday, November 25th at 2:00 am, the 15th rape in the 68th Precinct was reported this year.

Compstats is showing Rape 1 and that this took place on 92nd Street in Bay Ridge. See here: https://compstat.nypdonline.org

Have the rapists been arrested? There is a way to talk about these crimes without revealing any information about the victim’s identify.

Crime is up in Brooklyn. News: https://shorturl.at/VYjt4

Rape in the 68th Precinct this year:

Captain Desaro and local politicians are unwilling to communicate any information about safety after 15 women have been raped in our community this year.

Starting December 8th, you will be able to get the ferry at the 69th Street pier (on Shore Road) and take the ferry to Staten Island.

This will be good for people who live in Staten Island, but want to send their children to Xaverian High School as the pier is in walking distance to the school.

This ferry is subsidized by tax dollars. According to the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT, 2024), annual operating expenses for the Staten Island ferry exceed $100 million.

A ride on this ferry will cost 4.50 each way. (Some Ridgites thought it was the same cost as the bus or train) It’s $1.45 for seniors, students and people with disabilities. Frequent users would benefit from buying a 10-pack for $29.

I think someone had free lunch here.

There was a fire at 7204 – 72nd Court in Bay Ridge. I didn’t know where 72nd Court was located – it’s near Shore Road:

The firefighters put out the fire on the top floor of the building.

If You Are Shopping at the Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 – 3rd Avenue on December 3rd, between 12:00 and 8:00 pm, mention St. Pat’s School.

The Bookmark Shoppe is donating 20% of sales to St. Patrick’s school on 4th Avenue and 97th Street (sooo nice).

It’s Bucky’s First Birthday Party on Friday, December 5th outside of Offshore Diner at 7822 3rd Avenue. All dogs are welcome!

Bring your pups and come hang out! They will have: Dog treats, a Doggy birthday cake & cupcakes, music and hot chocolate & donuts for the humans.

People love Offshore Diner’s beautiful bright marquee-style sign. Have you seen it?

On Saturday, January 24th, there will be a Chicken Wing War in Bay Ridge.

It’s a wing tasting showdown to see who makes the best chicken wings in the neighborhood?

Try chicken wings at 18 different places – even the FDNY Firehouse is participating!

Get tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wing-wars

Snow date: January 31, 2025

See story here:

Frank Filocomo wrote about his experience playing at Kitty Kiernan’s at 9715 – 3rd Avenue Open Mic on Thursday nights in Bay Ridge night.

He claims that Open Mic may be the answer to loneliness. Read the article: https://shorturl.at/k2R1O

Antonio Mancilla, the man who runs Open Mic must be thrilled to hear that Open Mic with him and his “rockstar” lit-up microphone are helping people with their mental help.

Go see for yourself on Thursday night at Kitty Kiernan’s starting at 8:00 pm. No purchase is necessary to sing or perform.

Bar Chuzo, the new Latin restaurant 9324 – 3rd Avenue was named best restaurant by BKMag. See article: https://shorturl.at/IJJYJ

See their menu: https://www.barcrudobk.com

Congratulations Bar Chuzo!

Only someone who loves this neighborhood would bring out a giant Rudolph.

Visit Brooklyn shared this fantastic video of the 3rd Avenue Merchant’s beautiful tree lighting.