We’re back for a new year! To kick things off, we’re delving into the history of racing dragons in Bay Ridge… fictionally, at least. Our guest is local author Katharine Dow, author of the short story The Brooklyn Dragon Racing Club, set right here in Bay Ridge. We’ll chat with Katharine about the story and its influences. Katherine will discuss how her recent move to the neighborhood (in the middle of the pandemic!) influenced how she’s grown to understand Bay Ridge. Along the way we’ll also discuss good hangouts for writers in the neighborhood, and more!
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Welcome To (Ember’s) Bay Ridge
We’ve got a new contributor to the podcast! Meet Ember, perhaps one of the biggest fans of Bay Ridge ever. Together, we’re going to update our old podcast episode called “Welcome To Bay Ridge”, intended for new (and new-at-heart) residents. Get our recommendations on where to eat! Learn what “The Hole” is! Find out what restaurant has the most attractive servers! Does Bay Ridge have a travelator? And where can you find the local waterfall? Have you seen the parrot man? Tune in and find out the answers as we geek out about Bay Ridge, our nation’s capitol.
Give Us Shelter
Over 120 of our neighbors are homeless and in city shelters at any given time. But we have zero shelter beds in our neighborhood to help them. We are not doing our fair share. But we have a plan, and a petition, to change that. Join us for a 40 year history of NIMBY tactics and hyper-local stats as we explore what it would take to provide shelter in Bay Ridge
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Who Is Brian Fox?
Brian Fox seems to have come out of nowhere… and he may be one of the most radical candidates to ever run for office in Bay Ridge. Join us as we dig into Mr. Fox’s background, political alliances, social media history, and campaign stunts.
Read moreBay Ridge Henge 2021
Check out the following dates in 2021 to find out when your local Bay Ridge street aligns with the setting sun!
Read moreBay Ridge Summer Strolls for 2021
Check out our complete list of summer strolls and festivals in Bay Ridge for 2021! Events are happening from May to October.
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Bay Ridge’s City Council Officials, 1900-Present
A complete list and short biographies of Bay Ridge’s Aldermen and City Councilmembers, from 1900 to today. Includes election data.
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Thanksgiving Protest against Alan Polen and Revlyn Apartments LLC
On Thanksgiving morning, residents of 303 99th Street (The Dorset) had been without cooking gas for two months. They demanded landlord Alan Polen and Revlyn Apartments LLC fix the issue.
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Bay Ridge Community Forum Against Hate
Watch and listen to the entire Bay Ridge Community Forum Against Hate, featuring activist and alt-right expert Daryle Lamont Jenkins. Who are the people who are trying to recruit neo-nazis in Bay Ridge? What are their tactics? And what can be done to counter them?
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