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June 5, 2024
St. Bernadette’s Wants to Keep Their Nuns
The parents at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Academy on 13th Avneue and 83rd Street want to keep three well-loved nuns at the school.
The nuns are leaving the school because they have been reassigned.
These must be some very special nuns to the community. When do you see a community make a petition to keep nuns? (See petition)
The school responded with the letter below clarifying that the nuns have not been asked to leave and telling families that the school is not closing:
In a world where there is so much craziness, give the children and parents back their nuns. Is it really that big of a deal?
Those nuns probably love being with the families too.
People around the community are upset because they saw the nuns at Visitation monastery in Bay Ridge were sent away. One Brooklynite shared that the nuns at Most Precious Blood School went back to Italy and India when the school closed.
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June 4, 2024
CB 10’s City of Yes Meeting – Rezoning Bay Ridge
You can watch the meeting live and then send in your comments.
Photo by Vladimir C.
Fort Hamilton High School’s auditorium was packed with Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights residents.
Photo by Vladimir C.
Bay Ridge has not added a lot of housing over the years.
Stephanie from Community Board 10 has led this project. She and the committee have spent a lot of time analyzing the City of Yes and preparing the information for us. Stephanie should run for NYC Council as she is very informative and a real fighter for Bay Ridge.
The crowd erupted when Stephanie said these streets: Colonial Road, Marine Avenue, 86th Street, Bay Ridge Parkway and Ridge Blvd would be eligible for three to five-story apartment buildings.
Parking spots at Shore Hill and Bay Ridge Towers can be removed to put housing without community review under the City of Yes.
Under the City of Yes, developers no longer have to consider parking for new buildings.
There are 70 faith-based organizations in Bay Ridge that would be able to convert old convents and school buildings into residential buildings. Three to five-story buildings would be allowed on these properties. Senator Andrew Gounardes not only supports this, Gounardes is pushing the bill for it! (Info here, see Andrew Gounardes bill here)
NYC’s Environmental Impact did not include:
*At the end of the meeting, two NYC representatives said the environmental survey was more comprehensive than other surveys before. They both defended the survey.
The most development may come to these areas:
Visitation School was mentioned by a Bay Ridge resident, whose children attended the school asked about. Later in the public session, a resident pointed out that Visitation School was in the presentation. (CB 10 said they put in the paperwork for landmarking and CB 10 will talk about it soon.) *Currently Visitation School may only have one or two-family homes. Under the City of Yes, it can have 3 floor apartment buildings.
A parent said that 40 schools in District 20 are Title 1 schools and that there were many homeless families with children in our schools. They need housing.
A Bay Ridge homeowner said he was for the City of Yes, so that there was affordable homes for people.
Bay Ridge residents spoke about real concerns. They talked about the congestion in the area and how packed the streets are at rush hour in Bay Ridge. Residents spoke about our sewer system being overwhelmed. They spoke about schools and public transportation as well.
Some residents even spoke about how the City of Yes development will drive up property prices.
Thank you to the resident who called on Justin Brannan to tell our community his vote on this proposal if a vote was taken today. Brannan said he would vote no (but he said there is no vote – see video). *At the end of the meeting, NYC’s representatives said Justin Brannan will be voting.
Fran Vella-Marone said, “The City of Yes proposal is a dream for developers and a nightmare for us.”
Assemblyman Brook-Krasny and Senator Gounardes are in Albany so they sent representatives. Brook-Krasny’s representative came well-prepared and spoke against the City of Yes. Gounardes’ representative did not speak (at the last Community Board 10 meeting held at St. Anselm, Gounardes was present and did not speak).
Stephanie from Community Board 10 asked residents to contact your Borough President and Councilmembers.
Finally, Stephanie ended the meeting by saying that at Community Board 10’s meeting on June 20th, CB 10 will present their recommendation for The City of Yes proposal.
Thank you to all of the passionate Bay Ridge residents who spoke out tonight for the community.
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
June 3, 2024
Blood Emergency in NYC: Blood Drive in Bay Ridge on Wednesday, June 5th
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
June 3, 2024
Self Car Wash Places in Bay Ridge – Nearby Bklyn
Sometimes you need to use the gas station vacuums and sometimes you just need to give your car a quick rinse. Where can you do it in the neighborhood or nearby in Brooklyn.
1) Amaco Gas Station on 4th Avenue and Senator Street
2) Shell Gas Station at 65th Street and 7th Avenue
3) BP Gas Station on 65th Street and 8th Avenue
4) Sunoco Gas Station on 1626 Stillwell Avenue – 75th Street and (Stillwell/Kings Highway)
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
June 3, 2024
68th Precinct Recovered $14,000 of Clothing Store’s Merchandise – Six Arrested
The 68th Precinct shared that they arrested six people last week for robbing a store of $14,000 in merchandise.
From the photo, it looks like a lot of pants and jeans.
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
June 3, 2024
Dwyne Rose is Missing in Brooklyn
UPDATE 6/6/24: DWAYNE WAS FOUND!
Topics: Brooklyn | No Comments »
June 3, 2024
The Pet Pantry is Open in Bay Ridge on Tuesday
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
June 3, 2024
Who Does Justin Brannan Represent?
The Fare Act would end forced broker fees in NYC forever.
The thirty-one council members that voted for it are not all progressives.
It has a STRONG majority of support in NYC Council – 31 out of 51 members.
Why isn’t Justin Brannan co-sponsoring the bill, so Brooklyn renters aren’t charged huge fees?
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
June 3, 2024
Cardi B is Coming to Coney Island on June 15th
Cardi B will be in Coney Island at 3:00 pm on June 15th. She has cancelled at this venue before. Tickets and info here.
Topics: Brooklyn | No Comments »
June 3, 2024
The R Train at 95th Street in Bay Ridge
The homeless people on the train can’t get any help. Politicians know they are on the train, but fail to take action.
Calls to 311 are closed because the train is gone and the police can’t do anything.
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
June 3, 2024
NYCHA Waitlist for Section 8 Open Until 6/9
The waitlist for NYCHA’s Section 8 Program will be open until Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 11:59 pm. Income levels are higher this time so it may help more people.
To apply, visit http://on.nyc.gov/section8-application…. Learn about eligibility and other details at http://on.nyc.gov/sec8-app-faq
Topics: Brooklyn | No Comments »
June 3, 2024
City of Yes Meeting Tomorrow Night at FHHS
Topics: Bay Ridge | No Comments »
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The parents at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Academy on 13th Avneue and 83rd Street want to keep three well-loved nuns at the school.

The nuns are leaving the school because they have been reassigned.

These must be some very special nuns to the community. When do you see a community make a petition to keep nuns? (See petition)

The school responded with the letter below clarifying that the nuns have not been asked to leave and telling families that the school is not closing:

In a world where there is so much craziness, give the children and parents back their nuns. Is it really that big of a deal?

Those nuns probably love being with the families too.

People around the community are upset because they saw the nuns at Visitation monastery in Bay Ridge were sent away. One Brooklynite shared that the nuns at Most Precious Blood School went back to Italy and India when the school closed.

You can watch the meeting live and then send in your comments.

Fort Hamilton High School’s auditorium was packed with Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights residents.

Bay Ridge has not added a lot of housing over the years.

Stephanie from Community Board 10 has led this project. She and the committee have spent a lot of time analyzing the City of Yes and preparing the information for us. Stephanie should run for NYC Council as she is very informative and a real fighter for Bay Ridge.

The crowd erupted when Stephanie said these streets: Colonial Road, Marine Avenue, 86th Street, Bay Ridge Parkway and Ridge Blvd would be eligible for three to five-story apartment buildings.

Parking spots at Shore Hill and Bay Ridge Towers can be removed to put housing without community review under the City of Yes.

Under the City of Yes, developers no longer have to consider parking for new buildings.

NYC’s Environmental Impact did not include:

*At the end of the meeting, two NYC representatives said the environmental survey was more comprehensive than other surveys before. They both defended the survey.

The most development may come to these areas:

A parent said that 40 schools in District 20 are Title 1 schools and that there were many homeless families with children in our schools. They need housing.

A Bay Ridge homeowner said he was for the City of Yes, so that there was affordable homes for people.

Bay Ridge residents spoke about real concerns. They talked about the congestion in the area and how packed the streets are at rush hour in Bay Ridge. Residents spoke about our sewer system being overwhelmed. They spoke about schools and public transportation as well.

Some residents even spoke about how the City of Yes development will drive up property prices.

Thank you to the resident who called on Justin Brannan to tell our community his vote on this proposal if a vote was taken today. Brannan said he would vote no (but he said there is no vote – see video). *At the end of the meeting, NYC’s representatives said Justin Brannan will be voting.

Fran Vella-Marone said, “The City of Yes proposal is a dream for developers and a nightmare for us.”

Stephanie from Community Board 10 asked residents to contact your Borough President and Councilmembers.

Finally, Stephanie ended the meeting by saying that at Community Board 10’s meeting on June 20th, CB 10 will present their recommendation for The City of Yes proposal.

Thank you to all of the passionate Bay Ridge residents who spoke out tonight for the community.

Sometimes you need to use the gas station vacuums and sometimes you just need to give your car a quick rinse. Where can you do it in the neighborhood or nearby in Brooklyn.

1) Amaco Gas Station on 4th Avenue and Senator Street

2) Shell Gas Station at 65th Street and 7th Avenue

3) BP Gas Station on 65th Street and 8th Avenue

4) Sunoco Gas Station on 1626 Stillwell Avenue – 75th Street and (Stillwell/Kings Highway)

The 68th Precinct shared that they arrested six people last week for robbing a store of $14,000 in merchandise.

From the photo, it looks like a lot of pants and jeans.

The Fare Act would end forced broker fees in NYC forever.

The thirty-one council members that voted for it are not all progressives.

It has a STRONG majority of support in NYC Council – 31 out of 51 members.

Why isn’t Justin Brannan co-sponsoring the bill, so Brooklyn renters aren’t charged huge fees?

Cardi B will be in Coney Island at 3:00 pm on June 15th. She has cancelled at this venue before. Tickets and info here.

The homeless people on the train can’t get any help. Politicians know they are on the train, but fail to take action.

Calls to 311 are closed because the train is gone and the police can’t do anything.

The waitlist for NYCHA’s Section 8 Program will be open until Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 11:59 pm. Income levels are higher this time so it may help more people.

To apply, visit http://on.nyc.gov/section8-application…. Learn about eligibility and other details at http://on.nyc.gov/sec8-app-faq