Fires Tonight in Bay Ridge April 6, 2021
Update: Around 12:15 am, many fire trucks with sirens raced down towards Marine Avenue in Bay Ridge – there was smoke in the basement of a home on Marine Avenue and Ridge Blvd. See Citizen App
Minutes later, we saw one of the fire engines return at regular speed. I’m glad they sent a trucks to take care of that home. The firefighters in this area are awesome!
The smell of fire lingered in Bay Ridge tonight.
A Bay Ridge runner told me there was fire is happening in NJ. He told me that you can see the fire across the water from Shore Rd/the bike path.
But there was also another fire in the basement of a building on 3rd Avenue and 91st Street – Citizen link
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April 6, 2021Senator Gounardes Says We Will Be Paying Less Property Tax
Gounardes tweeted late tonight about the huge raises coming in property taxes that the news told us about last night, except he didn’t say that because he isn’t a man who is very forthright with information.
The news told us last night that huge taxes are coming to NYC residents. See:
Andrew Gounardes tweeted that the new budget will have us paying less property tax because of the Homeowner Protection Program for the next three years: (Tweet is here)
I bet that most people in our area will not qualify for that.
Andrew Gounardes likes to play with his party, rather than speak up for his community. You can see he doesn’t even mention Bay Ridge after the election (see here).
The delay in Gounardes’ announcement shows our neighborhood is not his concern! If we were going to be paying less taxes, Gounardes would have tweeted it last night and written about it early today.
Tonight Gounardes was on Fox News. Do you need your representative on television?
Senator Kruger was in Albany and presenting tonight. See here
This is Andrew’s third year in office and he hasn’t spoken up about the disproportionate property taxes. Last year, he spoke for the rest of NYS to get a property tax break.
Gounardes’ friend, Brad Lander benefits from low taxes in Park Slope.
If we are paying more, will you vote him out in the next election, Bay Ridge?
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April 6, 2021Best Wedding Venues in Bay Ridge and Surrounding Areas
Wedding Venues in Brooklyn
*The most beautiful and unique wedding reception places we have been to in Brooklyn are: The Liberty Warehouse and Steiner Studios – Studio 6 in Brooklyn. The fourth floor rooftop was beautiful. The food here was amazing and the place was just so unique. (I keep getting asked this in the comments so I thought I would put it here)
The Fort Hamilton Army Base is a beautiful location for a wedding! You no longer need to know someone to have a wedding on the vase. The bride and groom have to pass a background check.
Gennaro’s is close to Bay Ridge – 6602 – 13th Avenue
Dyker Golf Course $ 1030 86th St & 7th Ave (718) 836-9722 beautiful wedding venue – great food and service here
Palm House at Botanic Gardens 150 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn – I went to a beautiful wedding here, great food and it can hold a large wedding
Giando on the Water 412 Kent Avenue (718) 387-7000 *Beautiful place – we went to a fun wedding here
Gargiulio’s 2911 W 15th Street (718) 266-4891 Amazing Italian food Can hold up to 300+ people
Brooklyn Grange – Rooftop of 63 Flushing Ave Building 3, Brooklyn, NY 11205 347-670-3660 $$$
Brooklyn Winery 213 North 8th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211 347-763-1506 For 80-100 people
The Green Building – old style/exposed Brick – for smaller wedding 452 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 522-3363 Her pictures came out beautiful there.
The Montauk Club 25 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (718) 638-0800
The Greenpoint Loft – historic warehouse – 67 West Street Brooklyn (718) 514-7171
The Riviera 2780 Stillwell Avenue 718.372.3031 One wedding at a time at this place. For large weddings
Rex Manor – 1100 60th Street (718) 854-3232 Reasonable $ Large place 200+
Gennaro’s is fantastic food 6602 13th Avenue (718) 236-7252
Siricos Catering – 8023 13th Avenue (718) 331-2900
The Wicked Monk now has a party room so if you are having a small, casual wedding, that might be a good place – it’s always lively and fun there
Vesuvio Restaurant 7305 3rd Avenue (718) 745-0222 – Reasonable $ – good food/casual atmosphere – small place for around 50 people
The River Cafe – Been here for wedding – $$ 1 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 522-5200
Princess Manor – pretty and modern looking – 92 Nassau Ave (718) 389-6965 See their pictures on Facebook
El Caribe typically a wedding hall 5945 Strickland Ave 11234 (718) 531-1200 For large weddings
Prospect Park Boathouse $$ rates online
Union Hall old style, fireplaces, outdoor seating, bocce ball courts 702 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (718) 638-4400
The Old Stone House (TOSH) – for smaller wedding (very old) – if larger, you need a tent 336 Third Street, bet. 4th and 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215 718-768-3195
Widdi Hall – Very inexpensive – area doesn’t have parking – cheaper venue 5602 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (718) 439-8621 cheaper wedding location
Wedding Venues in Staten Island
Snug Harbor Great Hall in Staten Island – food was okay
Richmond County Country Club – especially great if you like gelato – they have 20 flavors
The Vanderbilt at South Beach – I went to a huge Sweet 16 Birthday here and it was beautiful. For a large wedding – 200 people
Nicoltra’s Ballroom in Staten Island is simply gorgeous 1100 South Ave, Staten Island (718) 477-2400 ext. 5
Grand Plaza in Staten Island 23A Nelson Avenue Staten Island (718) 967-4034
Eve’s Ultra Lounge – in Staten Island – modern – 2 floors – nightclub look 2354 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309 (718) 887-4404
Reception Halls in Queens
Russo’s on the Bay has good deals for Jan.-March. 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718) 843-5055 large catering hall
Roma View Catering So Pretty! 16005 Cross Bay Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11414 (718) 641-3100
Russo’s on the Bay has good deals for Jan.-March. 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718) 843-5055
Wedding Venues in Manhattan
Gramercy Park Hotel – $$$ 2 Lexington Avenue 212-920-3300 Cost
Harold Pratt House – Elegant – 58 East 68th Street Park Avenue NY 10065 212-434-9576 Cost
The Downtown Association library and several rooms – Pine Street in Manhattan
The Housing Work Bookstore – 126 Crosby Avenue NY 10012 212-334-3324 Cost
Beautiful Wedding Venue in Bronx – I have only been to one wedding in The Bronx
Marina del Rey – 1 Marina Drive Bronx, NY 10465 (718) 931-6500 for a large wedding
Catering Halls in Long Island
The Inn in New Hyde Park Beautiful wedding place! We had our wedding here! 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 (516) 354-7797 For large weddings 300+
Westbury Manor 1100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY 11590 (516) 333-7117 Beautiful place and good food. For large weddings 300 people
Fox Hollow – 7725 Jericho Turnpike Woodbury, NY 11797 (516) 921-1415
Sand Castle – Franklin Square for a large wedding 200+ people
The Riviera at Massapequa – huge place for a big party
Bellport Country Club – 40 S Country Road Bellport, NY 11713 (631) 286-4227 large venue for a big party – good food and wait staff was very attentive at the wedding I went to here.
Beautiful Catering Halls in New Jersey
Addison Park is beautiful 150 NJ-35, Keyport, NJ 07735 (732) 566-9660
South Gate Manor 260 South St, Freehold, NJ 07728 (732) 431-1500
The Manor – 111 Prospect Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-2360 For large weddings – great food and service here
The Venetian – modern and beautiful – went to a wedding here 546 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026 (973) 546-2250
Wilshire Caterers – We went to a party here in July 2015 and it was amazing – beautiful location!
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April 6, 2021Accident on the Highway This Morning
There was an accident on I278 this morning around 6:00 am. The Citizen app says there were injuries. (See here)
If you are the praying type, say some prayers that the injuries are not serious.
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April 5, 202183rd Street Street Resurfacing 4/7
Get ready for the noise 83rd Street from Shore Road to Fort Hamilton Parkway!
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April 5, 2021Tanker Truck Leaking Gas After Collision
Tonight a little after 6:00 pm, a tanker truck had a collision and was leaking gas on 86th Street and 14th Avenue.
There is no sign of the vehicle it had a collision with (so hopefully the other car and driver and okay.
A lot of firemen were on the scene to help – see video
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April 5, 2021BINGO in Bay Ridge – April 10th
I know some of the readers of this blog like BINGO because before COVID, I would get a lot of messages with people asking if I knew where there was BINGO in the area.
On Saturday, April 10th, The Bean Post will have BINGO from 1 – 5 pm.
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April 5, 2021Auto/Bike and Audio Competition 5/1
Wepa City Fam Will Be Hosting an Auto/Bike & Audio Competition on May 1st on the 58th Street Pier in Brooklyn.
Trophies Will Be Distributed For Categories:
1. Best New School
2. Best Ol’ School
3. Best Sports Bike
4. Best Cruiser Bike
5. Best Clarity
6. Best Bass
7. Best Chuchero
8. Best All Around
9. Most Rep
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April 5, 2021Spring Cleaning in Bay Ridge
Play the video above with the sound on.
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April 5, 2021Boy Scout Needs Help on 4/10, Bay Ridge!
Michael Palumbo, a boy scout in Troop 13 at St. Anselm’s Parish is working towards the rank of Eagle Scout.
Michael is seeking volunteers for Saturday, April 10th at the ball fields at 83rd Street and Shore Road.
He needs help between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm to help paint picnic tables and storage containers, set up carports, and cleaning the area.
Volunteers will be split into small, separate groups. Please bring your own mask.
Work gloves, lunch and refreshments will be provided.
If you want to volunteer, send your name by Friday, April 9th to [email protected]. If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation for supplies, see here: gf.me/u/zphvuq.
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April 5, 2021Patrick DeCrescenzo Prepares for the 2022 Paralympics
Bay Ridge resident, Patrick DeCrescenzo was featured in the Daily News today because he is preparing to represent the US in snowboarding in the 2022 Paralympics in China! (See here)
DeCrescenzo is currently 21-years old and he attends Fordham University. He is a graduate of Xaverian High School.
Patrick shared his story online here:
Such an amazing story! I can’t wait until Patrick wins!
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April 5, 2021CB10 Meeting about 8808 – 5th Avenue Becoming a Public School
This property was mentioned at the CB 10 Meeting last month.
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