Lets see some stats about our Bay Ridge:

Community Profile
Population 70,043
Number of Households 30,150
Median Age 39.12
Median Income $54,230
Crime Index 138

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Population Details
Gender Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

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Population Change Since 1990 7%
Since 2000 0%
Race White 73.3%
Black 5.9%
Asian/Pacfic Islander 12.1%
Other 8.3%

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Ethnicity Hispanic 11.0%
Non-Hispanic 89.0%

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Crime
Total crime risk 138
Personal crime risk 220
Murder risk 207
Rape risk 69
Assault risk 221
Property crime risk 108
Burglary risk 95
Larceny risk 85
Motor vehicie theft risk 99

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Household Breakdown
Average household size 2

Single 54.5%
Married 45.5%
Separated 5.6%
Widowed 8.4%
Divorced 7.8%

Household:Family 52.0%
Households:Non-family 48.0%
Households:No Children 79.0%

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Income
Median household income $45,731
Median household net worth NaN
Change in average houshold income 21%
Per capita income $34,086
Median disposable income $45,731

Household income by range
$0-$50K 13,817
$50K-$100K 9,280
$100K-$200K 5,438
Over $200K 1,614

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Home Value
Median house sale price NaN
Median value of home equity $173,455
Median value of investment property equity $28,549
Median value of vehicles owned $17,638
Average total househoid expenditures $59,288
Median mortgage debt $59,838

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Housing Information
Median dwelling age 63.0
Owner-occupied dwellings 32%
Renter-occupied dwelling 60%
Vacant dwellings 8%
Median years in residence 3

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Education and Occupation
Education Attainment HS degree 28.2%
Bachelors Degree 26.8%
Graduate Degree 13.8%

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Job Type White Collar 84.4%
Blue Collar 15.6%

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Transportation
Household with one vehicle 42%
Household wirh two or more vehicles 14%
Household without Vehicles 44%
Transport to work: Public 52%
Transport to work: Drive Carpool 38%
Transport to work: Walk/Bike/Other 9%
Median travel time to work 44

Meet the Borats Borats of Brooklyn.

Just like Sacha Baron Cohen in the film “Borat” playing a journalist whose deadpan humor lampoons unsuspecting locals, three aspiring filmmakers have taken their act to Bay Ridge.

“All right, we are making fun of people, but we live in Bay Ridge, so can you blame us?” said filmmaker Michael Rizzo, 22, who calls himself “Mayor Bay Rizz.”

“Our community needs someone to expose the strangeness that is Bay Ridge,” said filmmaking accomplice Jay Liquori, 27.

The group recently gained recognition outside Bay Ridge after posting videos on YouTube – and got thousands of hits.

In one scene, Mayor Rizz tells voters he will solve all the community’s problems, even putting an end to double-parking.

In the neighborhood, the group sparked outrage at a recent rally in front of the Bay Ridge United Methodist Church, a 100-year-old landmark slated to be demolished and resurrected into condos.

“We need to save the church,” Rizzo screamed with a straight face, while walking in circles amid those rallying to save the building, banging a pot with a spoon.

But it’s not always funny to those unfortunate enough to be the subject of the lampooning.

“It’s disgusting to see this man making light of a tragedy like the destruction of a landmarked church,” said Anthony Marino, 53.

“A lot of people were in pain and he comes around and has a good time exploiting people for his own entertainment.”

Rizzo understands that not everyone shares his brand of humor, but says people need to just lighten up.

“A lot of people get put off by us when they realize it’s a gag, but get used to us because Mayor Bay Rizz is going to be coming to your community board meetings, your events, and everywhere there is controversy in Bay Ridge,” said Rizzo.

The idea started last year when Rizzo and Liquori, along with fellow filmmaker Michael Strandberg, 26, got together to form Paxen, a self-described “interstellar unit of combustible gases and detonative energy.”

They certainly are combustible.

Dressed in a $500 suit, Rizzo has already spoofed some of Bay Ridge’s most contentious issues, including local politicians and last summer’s tornado, after which he offered hugs to wary residents.

At least one victim of the group’s antics is a fan.

“You can never lose your sense of humor, and they are funny,” said Victoria Hofmo, who was rallying at the church.

Dental Arts Laser Center of Brooklyn
sent it’s owner Dr. Steve Slobodski on a unique trip – his
third. In addition to some fun, Dr. Slobodski helped local Brazilians with
dental care. Full cleanings, exams, x-rays, and in some cases, extractions.
A lot of it was education around basic detail hygiene. Most of patients he
saw – about 80% – were children. See the full report here: http://www.dentalartsbrooklyn.com/brazil-trip-2009.html

Brooklyn is the ‘Caribbean Capital of America’—by some counts, we have the largest Haitian population in the United States—and our hearts go out to our Haitian brothers and sisters in need,” said Borough President Marty Markowitz and Deputy Borough President Yvonne Graham. “Brooklyn and Haiti share the common motto ‘In Unity There is Strength,’ and Brooklynites have been united once again—as we were in 2008 following a series of devastating hurricanes and a tropical storm—in opening up their hearts, wallets and pantries to the victims of this catastrophic earthquake. Our office will be working closely with the Caribbean community in the days ahead to lend support to Brooklyn and New York City-based relief efforts.”

To find out what you can do to help relief efforts in Haiti, call 311 or visit Brooklyn-Usa.org. If you are trying to connect with a loved one in Haiti, call the U.S. State Department hotline at 1-888-407-4747.

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People in Brooklyn will be able to be more aware about diabetes if they get the right education. There are a lot of health clinics that offer education for people who may be at risk or already have diabetes. Doctors can also diagnose diabetes in the early stages, so it does not get too out of hand.

Launch of Membership Drive

at Bay Ridge Public Library Tonight at 7PM

Guest Speakers include Senator Marty Golden,
Borough President Marty Markowitz,
Councilman Vincent Gentile

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn – Monday September 14th – Tonight members of the Bay Ridge Food Co-op will host a reception for community, non-profit, civic and business leaders at the Bay Ridge Library to launch its Membership Drive. The Bay Ridge Food Co-op will also discuss its plan for the future and thank all who have supported and encouraged its work over the past year.

WHEN: Monday, September 14th, 7-9pm
WHERE: Bay Ridge Library Branch, 73rd & Ridge Blvd.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

7:30pm – Press conference – senior members of the Bay Ridge Food Co-op will be available for questions

7:45pm – Photo op

8:00pm – City Councilman Vincent Gentile, Borough President Marty Markowitz, State
Senator Marty Golden, and other elected officials will offer a few words

8:15pm – A brief note of welcome and thanks to all in attendance

Food, drinks and music will be served.

The event runs from 7 to 9 PM
7:30 – Press conference – senior members will be available for questions
7:45 – Photo op
8:00 – City Councilman Vincent Gentile, Borough President Marty Markowitz, State Senator Marty Golden, and other elected officials will offer a few words
8:15 – A brief note of welcome and thanks to all in attendance

Food, drinks and music will be served.

PLEASE RSVP: david@foodcoopbayridge.com

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From Monday   two of the Pulsaki Bridge southbound lanes will be closed every day between 9 am and 6 pm until Sept. 11.During the week workers will start to remove  the upper layer of asphalt in order to finally lay down new asphalt surface.So you might want to avoid passing by Pulaski Bridge during this period.

Brooklyn, New York July 24 , 2009 – On Monday Southwest Brooklyn’s Uprose will be joined by Borough President Marty Markowitz and local officials to headline a news conference launching their environmental justice tour. As part of the tours, UPROSE will travel in their new, customized hybrid electric bus through Sunset Park, making additional stops at Bay Ridge and Red Hook, to educate residents on strategies for achieving clean air, water, and equitable access to natural resources.

As one of the most diverse areas in New York, Sunset Park bears a disproportionate impact of the City’s environmental and public health problems—it is the site of a sludge treatment plant, dozens of toxic brownfields, a bus depot and various truck routes, which contribute to rising cases of asthma. Its lack of open space, with ¼ of an acre for every 1,000 residents, has contributed to a growing epidemic of obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. The overall rate of obesity is up to 25%, which is greater than that of all of NYC, and is highly concentrated among the area’s children.

Since 1964, UPROSE has trained generations of youth leaders in environmental justice to address issues such as land redevelopment and use, alternative energy systems, and climate change adaptation, to develop strategies for sustainable growth. Because of their advocacy, $36 million has been awarded towards environmental remediation to Sunset Park’s waterfront park.