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If Justin Brannan was a leader in this community still, he would have shared the information about Citibike with the community before the CB 10 meeting. Brannan probably thought that CB 10 would have a quiet meeting and no one would say anything. People realized that 16 Citibikes at a dock will take two street […]
Friday, May 23rd, 2025Traffic in Bay Ridge Caused By the New School, Congestion Pricing and Bridge Work
The traffic was backed up from the bridge to around 70th Street in Bay Ridge yesterday around 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm – down to Dyker Heights in the mid-80’s. If you are coming from Dyker Heights around this time, avoid 86th Street. The new school on 86th Street and 7th Avenue has a crossing […]
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025What’s Coming to Ovington Avenue?
Photo: Tom Hilton The Hall of Fame Billiards at 505 Ovington Avenue (off 5th Avenue) was supposed to become a supermarket. On the Department of Buildings website, there is paperwork for a two-story commercial building with three meters. The pool hall has been closed for over five years now. The people living around this area […]
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025Battle of the Bartenders in Bay Ridge 6/16/25
It’s June and it’s time for the Battle of the Bartenders in Bay Ridge! Last year, a lot of people told me they missed this event. Go get your ticket so you can enjoy all the special mixes that the bartenders will be making on Monday, June 16th: https://is.gd/RWq2mH
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025Thank Justin Brannan for the EV Charging Station Coming to 86th Street – Next to the Library
Electric charging stations were installed in the lot next to New Utrecht Library at 1743 – 86 street in Bensonhurst. Update: Three are working. You can see other charging stations coming to the area here: https://www.plugshare.com You can thank Councilman Justin Brannan for his 2024 legislation advocating for charging stations: See Brannan’s bill here: https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6506662&GUID=F19B1DEA-D364-48B7-B5A7-516AAFCDC9D5&Options=&Search=] […]
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025Parade of Ships on May 21st – Can Be Seen in Bay Ridge on Wednesday Morning
Take a walk or ride down to Shore Road and check out the Parade of Ships as they make their way up to Manhattan on Wednesday, May 21st. The schedule: There have been a lot of low flying planes in the area for the past two nights – they are here for Fleet Week!
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025Audition for Hairspray
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025Message for Bay Ridge Man with Tattoos and a German Shepherd
@christinamavronas A-chacha is my new mating sound ?#nycdating #dogsoftiktok #singlelife ? original sound – Christina Mavronas I have to help this lady find the Bay Ridge guy with the tattoos and the German Shepherd. I know a lot of people with dogs read this blog – Have you seen a guy who tats and a […]
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025Launch Trampoline Park Opened in Bay Ridge
Launch Trampoline Park at 531 – 86th Street opened. Each child is allowed to have one non-bouncing, free parent ($10 for a second parent.) They have a little kids section as well. Sign up on their site to be a Loyal Launcher – get $5.00 and earn points for VIPs. https://launchfamilyentertainment.com/brooklyn
Saturday, May 17th, 2025EvGo Electric Charging Station Coming to 92nd Street and 5th Avenue – Former KFC Spot
An EvGo electric charging station is coming to 92nd Street and 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge. See street view here: https://is.gd/vIT1aF Crains New York shared about the KFC building demolition. See: https://is.gd/aaJbbv This Kentucky Fried Chicken closed in 2020. In May 2020, a medical office wanted to use that location. They spoke at a CB […]
Saturday, May 17th, 2025RIP Dave Elligers – President of the Friends of Historic New Utrecht
We were sad to hear the news that Dave Elligers, the President of the Friends of Historic New Utrecht died this morning. Dave died this morning on the cemetery property, as he was opening the shed to work with the volunteers this morning in Bensonhurst. If you ever went to an event at the New […]
Saturday, May 17th, 2025Mets Lovers and the Fire at Fort Hamilton
Looks like some people had a nice bonfire at @FortHamiltonBK last night… @JustinBrannan did you bring the marshmallows? pic.twitter.com/WHWZdBAJ3D — Michael Ragusa (@themikeragu) May 18, 2025 The Mets lost to the NY Yankees 6 to 2 last night. Some upset baseball fans had a fire going at Fort Hamilton and were shouting “Let’s go Mets.”
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