Bay Ridge Podcast

Bay Ridge’s summer calendar is filling up - and this episode covers everything you need to know. We start with an update on the Battle of the Bartenders, which has been postponed until November and reimagined as a neighborhood walking tour. Then we break down the summer weekend ferry service from the 69th Street Pier, including where it goes, what it costs and why ridership could determine whether...

In Episode 6 of the Bay Ridge Podcast, we break down one of the biggest stories in the neighborhood right now - the proposed redevelopment of the old Staples site on 5th Avenue and the recent CB10 meeting that had Bay Ridge residents packed into a two-hour debate over zoning, density, traffic, affordable housing and the future of the neighborhood. We walk through the current R6B zoning, the propos...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Bay Ridge Podcast! In today's episode we recap one of the biggest neighborhood events of the year - Pizza Wars 2026! 🍕 Nearly 300 people hit the streets of Bay Ridge for a full-on square slice showdown featuring 12 local pizzerias, disco vibes, Saturday Night Fever costumes, and some amazing square slices of pizza. We break down every stop on the crawl including this y...

In Episode 4 of the Bay Ridge Podcast, we break down some major changes happening in the neighborhood. Hunter’s Steakhouse & Ale House has officially closed after nearly 30 years in Bay Ridge. We talk about the memories, the rumors leading up to the closure, and what might come next for the location. We also dive into the proposed Staples redevelopment on 5th Avenue, which could bring nearly 3...

Welcome back to the Bay Ridge Podcast, where we cover everything happening in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn — local events, restaurants, neighborhood news, and community updates. In this episode, Nick recaps the incredible Taste of Third Avenue food event at St. Patrick’s Catholic Academy, featuring some of Bay Ridge’s best restaurants including Nino’s Pizzeria, Tanoreen, Panino Rustico, ALC Italian Grocery...

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Bay Ridge Podcast — your go-to source for everything happening in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. In this episode, Nick breaks down the biggest local news, upcoming events, and neighborhood developments you need to know as we head into late March 2026. 🍀 Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 Get all the details for this year’s parade happening Sunday, March 22nd along 3rd Avenu...

In the pilot episode of the Bay Ridge Podcast, host Nick introduces the concept of the show, focusing on local news, community events, and nostalgic stories from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. He discusses the closure of Galaxy Comics, the potential redevelopment of the Staples store, and highlights upcoming local events like the Taste of Third Avenue. The episode aims to foster a sense of community and kee...