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“Over 200 attendees joined as we recognized four amazing business, civic and community leaders, and we enjoyed pan-Asian...
04/06/2026

“Over 200 attendees joined as we recognized four amazing business, civic and community leaders, and we enjoyed pan-Asian music and cultural performances from many Asian countries. The strength of the many Asian communities in Brooklyn is one of our greatest assets, and the Brooklyn Chamber is dedicated to supporting these communities.”

"It was a wonderful evening celebrating the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of Asian Americans across Brooklyn."

“Looking at all these great players, Hall of Famers, friends, I know that I am not the best player in the Mets Hall of F...
03/06/2026

“Looking at all these great players, Hall of Famers, friends, I know that I am not the best player in the Mets Hall of Fame, but I am the proudest."

Brooklyn native Lee Mazzilli was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame at Citi Field in a pre-game ceremony honoring his career.

“I'm very concerned about the safety of the pedestrians along that route. Trucks cannot stop on a dime. They do not have...
01/06/2026

“I'm very concerned about the safety of the pedestrians along that route. Trucks cannot stop on a dime. They do not have visibility, and there is a lot of pedestrian traffic."

Bay Ridge residents oppose DOT plan to designate Third Avenue as a truck route, citing safety concerns for pedestrians and local businesses.

“We designed Art of Brooklyn as a film festival for the entire borough, because we knew that there are artists and enthu...
29/05/2026

“We designed Art of Brooklyn as a film festival for the entire borough, because we knew that there are artists and enthusiastic audiences in every community — from one end of Brooklyn to the other."

Over the years, the festival has steadily grown in popularity, being recognized by outlets as a top festival in the city.

"We should never forget the cost of freedom and those who pay that price in selfless service to America.”
29/05/2026

"We should never forget the cost of freedom and those who pay that price in selfless service to America.”

Bay Ridge’s 159th Memorial Day Parade honored fallen service members with ceremonies, speeches, and tributes along Third Avenue.

“We will celebrate America& #39;s 250th anniversary with the largest-ever flotilla of tall ships from around the world, ...
27/05/2026

“We will celebrate America& #39;s 250th anniversary with the largest-ever flotilla of tall ships from around the world, creating a majestic nautical spectacle and an unforgettable once-in-a-generation event on land, sea, and air."

Brooklyn will help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary as tall ships and military vessels sail through New York Harbor.

“The enormity of the project that the developers are proposing now, would impact Bay Ridge severely and would set us, as...
26/05/2026

“The enormity of the project that the developers are proposing now, would impact Bay Ridge severely and would set us, as someone just said, on that decline of precedent to continue this
throughout the neighborhood." -From Brooklyn Eagle

CB10 voted against rezoning the former Staples site for an 11-story Bay Ridge development, recommending a smaller-scale project instead.

“Southern Brooklyn was built in part by many Norwegian immigrants who for decades called Brooklyn and New York home. We ...
22/05/2026

“Southern Brooklyn was built in part by many Norwegian immigrants who for decades called Brooklyn and New York home. We continue to celebrate their contributions and join the Norwegian community in celebrating freedom.”

Bay Ridge’s 73rd Annual Norwegian Day Parade celebrates Scandinavian heritage, community pride and Norway’s Constitution Day in Brooklyn.

“I am so glad to have been part of this team because it has shown me so many sides of the engineering process and how th...
21/05/2026

“I am so glad to have been part of this team because it has shown me so many sides of the engineering process and how they are all important to the final product overcoming any challenges that it is designed to.”

Poly Prep robotics captain, Nyla Harriott, will attend Brown University, continuing the program’s streak of Ivy League success.

“Without him, we couldn't have done this. Bay Ridge is as strong as it is because of people like Chip.”
20/05/2026

“Without him, we couldn't have done this. Bay Ridge is as strong as it is because of people like Chip.”

Bay Ridge civic leader Chip Cafiero was honored at a retirement dinner for decades of community service and organizing local festivals.

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