How we drive, ride & walk on our streets is serious business. We’ve had some really alarming accidents over the last few years. With more drivers, pedestrians & athletes using our roads—we’ve seen a significant spike in accidents and “close…
Just as we did in 1931. But with watermelon eating contests. Bay Ridge is buzzing with excitement. Last minute float ideas, trips to the hardware store, crepe paper. The 4th of July is just around the bend! For old timers…
Facebook friends! We launched the Bay Ridge Exchange on Facebook several years ago as an “unofficial” bulletin board or community exchange—managed by volunteers. We laid down the following ground rules (listed in the description) to keep it clean and purposeful—and have…
Parents! Our lives are about to switch gears in a big way. Schools will soon be out! Time to bust out the calendars and plan some fun outings + activities for kiddos. Be sure to book your weeks with the BR summer camp—it’s…
Hello! It’s hard to believe this website is 4 years old. That went fast. But, alas, 4 in digital years is a long time. So, we recently took a few steps to get things re-calibrated and secure. And fixed a few bugs along…
It takes a certain kind of person to take on the Jamboree. I mean, it’s not just a party—it’s a celebration for hundreds of neighbors spanning all generations—with games, rides, crafts, food, drink and entertainment. And live animals. We’ve been…
That. Was. Amazing. Before we go into the fun details, let’s pause and thank our 4th hero: Meredith Howe. (Who will kill me for posting her picture; but in case you don’t know who she is…) It takes a special…
Tomorrow is July 1! If you’re like most BR-neighbors right now, you’re busy digging paint out of your fingernails and eyeing household appliances that just might work to pull together some float ideas. Just remember: last minute is OK. (It’s more than OK,…
It’s our birthday! Wanna know how our country celebrated the 4th in 1777? By shooting a cannon 13 times, of course, holding a parade, lighting off fireworks and bonfires. Oh, and ringing bells. Well, check us out these 241 years later—still celebrating in…
Passing on some timely info! Fishing on the Bluff by Tolly Point There continues to be complaints from Bay Ridge Residents that some who fish do not pick up their trash and are rude, noisy and drinking into the late…