Sheng Chen is Missing From Brooklyn

Sheng Chen is missing from Brooklyn.

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February 2, 2025Happy Groundhog’s Day, Bay Ridge!

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis and Assemblyman Mike Tannousis were at the Staten Island Chuck Groundhog’s Day event this morning. Chuck did not see his shadow, so they said an early Spring was predicted.

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February 1, 2025Thieves Smashed the Window on Lamar Jewelry Store in Bay Ridge, But They Didn’t Get In!

Lamar Jewelry Store on 5th Avenue and 71st Street in Bay Ridge had it’s front window smashed by thieves. A mother and daughter ran to get out of the way. (See the video)

(Photo from New 12’s Story here)
Channel 12 News shared that the window was made of three layers of glass and was installed one week ago. While all three layers were broken through, the thieves were not able to get into the building.

The article stated that $15,000 will be needed to replace the window.
In December, we heard about the jewelry store thieves, when they tried to break into another Bay Ridge jewelry store. (Info here)
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February 1, 2025Malone’s Chop House – February Early Dinner Deal

Malone’s Chophouse at 9517 – 3rd Avenue has an early dinner deal. Dinner for two: a 40 ounce porterhouse steak, large salad, sides and dessert is $89 before 5:00 pm.
Malone’s is closed on Mondays.

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February 1, 2025St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Bay Ridge


Sunday, March 9, 2024
1) Irish Soda Bread Bake-off Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will be held at 1:00 pm at the Rectory Meeting Room at St. Patrick’s 4th Avenue and 95th Street. All are welcome!

2) Irish Party at Delia’s Lounge.



Saturday, March 15, 2024
1) St. Patrick’s Church on 4th Avenue and 95th Street celebrates St. Patrick. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Call 718-238-2600 to reserve a spot. $35 per person – Irish buffet and music from the Rhapsody Players.


Sunday, March 16, 2025
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Park Slope starts at 1:30 pm on Starting at 15th Street & Prospect Park West. There is a mass at Holy Name at 10:30 am. After party dinner (info here)


2) Irish Haven at 5721 – 4th Avenue in Sunset Park is having a Guinness Split the G Contest at 6:00 pm. Prize: $50 tab.



Monday, March 17, 2025
2) Irish Haven at 5721 – 4th Avenue in Sunset Park opens as 8:00 am.


Sunday, March 23, 2025
1) The Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade on 3rd Avenue will start at 1:00 pm on Marine and 3rd Avenue.

The parade continues to 3rd Avenue and 67th Street. The grandstand is in front of Greenhouse Cafe. (Line up for the parade begins at 12:30 pm)

After the Parade Party at St. Ephrem’s at 924 – 74th Street from 3:00 – 7:00 pm.


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February 1, 2025Why Hasn’t Kayla Santosuosso Fought Against the 1% in Brooklyn?

Why didn’t Kayla Santosuosso fight against the 1% in Brooklyn?
There are elected leaders who are making deals for lobbyists. Some are spending taxpayers dollars on dinners and lodging in Puerto Rico?
What’s holding Kayla back from speaking out?
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February 1, 2025Black History Month Events in Bay Ridge or Nearby in Brooklyn

We might as well have a robot or AI be the senator for Bay Ridge.
Andrew Gounardes thought posting a graphic is how you honor black history month. There has to be more to elected leaders than posting a graphic with Obama on it.
Monday, February 3, 2025
1) Sunset Park Library at 5108 Fourth Avenue from 4:00 – 5:00 pm will have children creating freedom quilts. Each quilted square will represent a journey of a brave individual who fought their way to be free in the underground railroad!

Saturday, February 8, 2025
The Bay Ridge Peace Action group is having a free film showing at The Bay Ridge United Methodist Church at 7420 – 4th Avenue at 1:00 pm. Free.

Sunday, February 9, 2025
NYC is having a walk about the Abolitionist Movement with Urban Park Rangers starting at the corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets at 1:00 pm. Free.

Sunday, February 16, 2025

Leffert’s Historic House at 452 Flatbush Avenue is having an event called “Peace Over Prejudice” from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Enjoy an afternoon of painting, history, food and community. Free. (Register here)
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Brooklyn Children’s Museum Black Future Festival 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monday, February 24, 2025

African Americans Excelling in Education, Ministry and Mental Health Services – event at Coney Island Aquarium at 602 Surf Avenue starting at 6:30 pm. RSVP to 719-748-5200 to Justin Brannan’s office. Free.
Friday, February 28, 2025
The movie, Soul will be shown at the Sunset Park Library at at 5108 Fourth Avenue from 3:30 – 5:30 pm.

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February 1, 2025Irish Items in Bay Ridge – St. Patrick’s Day

1) The Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade is selling the hats above for $20.00 (See here) and a t-shirt shirt with the design below for $25.00.

On March 8th, they will be selling new merch from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at Pippins Pub at 8814 – 3rd Avenue.

2) The Wicked Monk on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street has these sweatshirts:

Last year:

4) Irish Haven (in Sunset Park) has a nice jacket (see here)
5) Bay Ridge Pizza makes shamrock pizza. You can get it with broccoli if you want it to be green. 718-680-5405


6) Bagel Villa at 7221 5th Avenue had these green and white bagels last year:

7) Bagel Boy 8002 – 3rd Avenue has green bagels every year, but they also started carrying the popular rainbow bagels

8) Sunset Bagels at 86th Street at 8624 – 5th Avenue had these green bagels:

9) Choc Oh Lot Plus store sells chocolate shamrock pops. Choc Oh Lot Plus is at 7911 – 5th Avenue.

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February 1, 2025Grandma’s Bakery Had a Fire This Morning

Around 4:00 am this morning, Grandma’s Bakery on 13th Avenue and 72nd Street had a fire. By 5:15 am, the fire was put out. (See videos)

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January 31, 2025AJ Bagels is Opening on 4th Ave & 92nd Street

AJ Bagels hung a fresh sign at 9102 4th Avenue.
Many people in the area will be glad to have a new bagel store nearby, especially if they have good bagels! It looks like they will be opening soon!

Good luck to the new owners!
Artichoke Basille’s Pizza used to be at this location.
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January 31, 2025Hom’s Brunch Menu – Interesting Names

Hom at 8810 3rd Avenue has brunch from Thursday to Sunday. I never noticed some of the interesting names of the items on the menu.
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January 31, 2025Good Noise Will Be at The Wicked Monk on Saturday Night – Listen to Them!

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