Hunter’s Steak & Ale House in Bay Ridge closes down
April 14, 2026
Hunter’s Steak & Ale House closed after 30 years in Bay Ridge as owners retire, marking the loss of a longtime community gathering spot.
Hunter’s Steak & Ale House closed after 30 years in Bay Ridge as owners retire, marking the loss of a longtime community gathering spot.
It’s the end of an era for a Bay Ridge comic shop. Galaxy Comics, 6823 Fifth Ave., will permanently close on March 1.
It was the last call for a popular Irish pub as The Leif closed earlier this month. Co-owner Mike Gallagher made the announcement on Friday.
“After 21 wonderful years, it is with great sadness to announce that the Emphasis Diner will be closing its doors for good.”
Chain electronics store GameStop announced that its Bensonhurst location, 6713 18th Ave., will be closing Jan. 8.
“So many people came to cry, to hug, to say goodbye. I feel like I broke the world’s heart,” said owner Dimitri Likourentzos.
Thursday will be the last day of operation for Park Plaza Restaurant at 220 Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn Heights.
Brooklyn Heights residents are furious as the Promenade closes for city VIPs on July 4, disrupting businesses with no advance notice.
Eric Adams is expected to shut down Brooklyn Heights to host a private party on the Promenade for members of his administration.
Community members and elected officials gathered for a sad but heartfelt goodbye to Bari Pork Store, 6319 18th Ave., on Sunday, June 29.
After the announcement that SAS Italian Records would be closing after nearly 60 years, it will shutter its doors for good.
After nearly 60 years, a Bensonhurst staple is saying goodbye.SAS Italian Records, 7113 18th Ave., will be permanently closing its doors.
Owner Kyriaki Vitale made the announcement on the eatery’s Facebook page that it will be closing after over eight years.
The Rite Aid at 8222 18th Ave., Bensonhurst, will be permanently closing on April 30, according to the drugstore chain’s corporate office.
After 31 years, Michael’s Pastry Shop, 2923 Ave R., will be shutting its doors by the end of the month, the owners announced on Instagram.
AS YOU ARE, the restaurant in Ace Hotel at 252 Schermerhorn Street, has closed, Eater reported. Their last day of service was Sunday.
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