Ponte Vecchio Sent Food to NYU Langone
Ponte Vecchio sent dinner to NYU Langone. So sweet!
Ponte Vecchio is at 8810 4th Avenue.
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May 11, 2020Where Have You Been Bay Ridge Politicians?
At election time, politicians tell us that they “support small businesses.” I think most of Bay Ridge’s politicians do just the opposite.
I think this is one of the first times that these Bay Ridge politicians have called business owners for a meeting. Why haven’t they done this before?
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is going to be there – that site only lists businesses who paid the chamber. Why doesn’t it list all Brooklyn businesses if it is a NYC which was set up to help businesses?
We watched one politician fund a BID group that isn’t well supported. This group started over a year and half ago. Last July they asked people to vote for the BID and they don’t have the votes. That didn’t stop them from pushing the bid at the start of the Pandemic. Do these people live here and see what is going on? Rigites, Councilman Brannan used our tax dollars went to fund the BID group to force these merchants to join. We want them to do well here, so they want to stay here, so “nickeling and diming” them with more fees isn’t the way to do it.
By now the BID Steering Committee should have backed away from the idea of a BID as some merchants had problems before the pandemic. See here There is going to be bad news coming from the business owners – My Thai was the first who announced they were closing. See here
This month, I have seen one politician put out graphics to hail certain merchants because he knows them or he knows that they donated something during the pandemic. What about the donations that he doesn’t know about? What about the merchants who sell the same product and have been awesome merchants – now they are second or third best because this politician has a favorite? Making a graphic to sway customers isn’t helpful.
In the Fall, I asked Senator Gounardes to meet with the Merchants of Third Avenue. The BID group is not diverse and I believe that there was a communication/social barrier to knowing about the meetings for the steering committee. I didn’t see Gounardes announce he met with them and he announces if he is breathing on 3rd Avenue (ex. Here’s a picture of me grocery shopping – wow look at all the essential workers at work). How hard would it have been to call the merchants together and talk with them for two hours?
Finally, the government set aside money to assist businesses who they forced to closed. Most small businesses didn’t get the money because medium (also known as large and profitable businesses applied). Very little was said about this. Our newspapers weren’t loaded with the politicians outrage – just more pictures.
On Wednesday night there is a Facebook meeting. If you remember – log in. Don’t worry if you own a business, see what’s going on in the community. Are these politicians just repeating general knowledge or have they invited the Chamber and another organization to repeat knowledge that everyone has already had for a month.
Some of these politicians need to take a six month moratorium on their pictures and nonsense articles in the paper. Writing to a newspaper doesn’t help anyone but the politician. And during a pandemic – it shows they are shameless.
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May 10, 2020Status Q in Bay Ridge
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May 10, 2020New Insurance Office Opened in Bay Ridge
A new insurance office opened where Nail & Mee Spa II Nail Salon used to be at 8007 3rd Avenue.
Cosmopolitan Brokerage 718-748-3332.
Congratulations to the new owner!
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May 10, 2020Bath Beach Medical Student Saves Mom
James Bruzzese got help for his Mom, Josephine.
Read the story from the NY Post today.
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May 10, 2020Brooklyn Roots – So Good – Bay Ridge
Years ago, I needed some catering done for an important event.
A friend of a friend told me about Thomas Perrone. I ordered the food and couldn’t have been have been happier.
Perrone delivered the food himself. He delivered, set up and the food was beautiful (sometimes catered food doesn’t look nice, but his did).
The party was for a friend of mine and there were a few Nonna’s attending it. Nonna’s can be very picky and will tell you that they make “name of whatever dish” better and that they should have cooked for the event. (For me, a Martha Stewart type, that would ruin my day). Perrone’s food kept them happy. Everyone asked me who I used for the catering because the food was so good.
Perrone later opened The Pig Guy Restaurant in Bay Ridge. Again, his restaurant was outstanding and my husband still misses his place.
Thomas Perrone is opening a new place, Brooklyn Roots in Sunset Park on May 15th. He will be delivering to Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights too. 917-399-4811
Good luck TJP!
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May 10, 2020My Thai is Closing on May 31st
My Thai Cafe at 7803 – 3rd Avenue announced that it was closing the business on May 31st.
We’re sad to see the announcement. Good luck to the owners on your new venture.
Covid-19 really hurt many Bay Ridge businesses.
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May 10, 2020The Owls Head in BBC’s News Video
Having a business during this pandemic isn’t easy.
John Avelluto, owner of The Owls Head in Bay Ridge talked to Michelle Fleury of BBC News about the uncertainty during this time. Fleury has lived in Bay Ridge for a few years.
Order wine and cheese from the Owls Head through the Toast Tab app or here
The Owl’s Head is at 479 – 79th Street in Bay Ridge.
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May 9, 2020Strong Arm Robbery on 83rd Street in Bay Ridge
The Citizen App is showing there was a strong arm robbery at home on 83rd Street in Bay.
See videos here.
Apparently the suspect(s) drove away in a red Mini Cooper southbound on Colonial Road. That’s a distinct car so it shouldn’t be too hard for the NYPD to find the suspect just from vehicle information.
NYPD message about this.
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May 9, 2020Walgreens is Ready for Mother’s Day
God bless @Walgreens — they stocked up for Mother’s Day even though it will be a socially distant one for so many of us. pic.twitter.com/REpueCzxkg
— [email protected] (@EyeBrooklyn) May 9, 2020
See other places in Bay Ridge that are ready for Mother’s Day here
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May 9, 2020Pandemic Brings Painted Bike Lane to 11th Avenue
Hello newly painted bike lane on 11th Avenue.
It’s May 2020 and there’s a Pandemic going on.
The Mayor has talked about budget cuts, but there’s money to send a team out and paint new bike lanes. This bike lane was voted on by Community Board 10. Other lanes were voted against, but Senator Gounardes, Councilman Brannan and Mathylde Frontus thought they knew better and overrode Community Board 10. Andrew Gounardes’ mother is on Community Board 10 and she voted against the bike lane. See here
Thank you to Michele for sharing the picture. And thank you to all the Bay Ridge and Dyker Residents who have their eyes open and are ready to point out the nonsense.
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May 9, 2020Hawks Spotted in Bay Ridge
Ran into this hawk beauty taking in the morning sun in Bay Ridge. pic.twitter.com/LkqztgOQ19
— Leslie Albrecht (@ReporterLeslie) May 9, 2020
There is a Bay Ridge Hawk group sharing pictures of hawk sightings. See here
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