Bay Ridge Irish Hats at Paws Truly
Yes, you need one! There are few things you actually need and this is one of them! Paws Truly at 7613 3rd Avenue has them!
The shirt is okay, but the hat is better. I’ve had two hats and I gave both of them away – so I am going to pick up a few.
And Irish dog gear.
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March 5, 2020Pedestrian Killed on 101st Street in Bay Ridge
A 67-year-old man was killed on 101st Street and 4th Avenue while walking his dog in Bay Ridge today. The dog was hit too, but people in the area said he limped off into Cannonball Park. A neighbor took the dog to the vet. Story here and here
PIX 11 announced that the 19-year-old driver of the Mercedes had the light. See video (warning: video of scene).
The Citizen App stated this:
Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Three-Vehicle Collision @CitizenApp
101st St & 4th Ave 7:16:03 PM EST
Councilman Brannan wrote on Twitter that the accident happened due to speeding.
Assemblywoman Mathylde Frontus wrote:
RIP Bay Ridge man.
The man has a wife and two children. Prayers for them as I am sure they are shocked and devastated by all this.
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March 5, 2020Bay Ridge History Event – March 12th
On Thursday, March 12th, local historian, Henry Stewart will be speaking at The Friends of Historic New Utrecht on the topic of his book, How Bay Ridge Became Bay Ridge.
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March 4, 2020Five Politicians and the Secret Letter to the Mayor
The local paper wrote that five politicians got together and wrote a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio about the problems of illegal conversions in Bensonhurst.
Andrew Gounardes, Justin Brannan, Peter Abbate, Mathylde Frontus and Max Rose wrote “the mysterious letter.” Are they all scared to request a meeting with Mayor de Blasio or is one scared to write the letter, so he called on the others to join the?
It’s disappointing to see Mathylde Frontus and Max Rose participating in this as they are usually straight shooters, Mathylde never does the the press release politics.
The last time three of the politicians wrote a letter together, they (Brannan, Gounardes and Frontus) overrode Community Board 10’s decision and forced painted bike lanes on our area. #Disaster
Justin Brannan was seen having dinner with Mayor de Blasio in Bay Ridge a few months ago. Why would he need to write a letter when he knows the Mayor and can just ask him to do something?
While the local newspaper carried the story, the letter is not online. Strangely, none of the five politicians has mentioned the letter on social media.
Honestly, everyone is so tired of their press release politics and getting nothing done! It’s not right that these residents are overtaxed and can’t get help on simple issues that the law should be protecting them. Senator Gounardes is an attorney and participating in this letter shows that he unwilling to take the next step for these residents!
Dyker Heights residents are past the “politician writing a letter stage.” The mayor should have been called in for a meeting with the politicians or the community by now. I’m surprised Max Rose didn’t request it for them.
The politicians know that Brannan ran on the idea that he was going to stop home conversions and he has already exhausted the letter writing game – see here. This week, Senator Gournardes admitted to sending seven letters to NYC and not receiving any response (see here)…..and Gounardes didn’t follow up with a meeting when no one responded to his letters.
One of the problems with having politicians from the same party as the mayor is the politicians are less likely to fight for the people. For the next election, I don’t see this changing.
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March 4, 2020Starbucks Buy One Get One on March 5th
On Thursday, March 5th, head to the Starbucks Happy Hour Event from 2PM – 7PM local time to score Buy One, Get One FREE on ANY Handcrafted Drinks.
Note that this BOGO offer is valid on grande or larger sizes and excludes hot brewed coffee, hot brewed tea, ready-to-drink beverages, and Starbucks Reserve beverages.
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March 4, 2020Assemblywoman Frontus Fired Staffer
Assemblywoman Mathylde Frontus’ staffer, Marilyn Franks, shared this post on Facebook. Ughhhh!
Yesterday, Assemblywoman Mathylde Frontus apologized for the message and said that Franks will undergo cultural sensitivity training. Update 3/5 : Story here
Frontus said in a statement. “This message violates the core values of my office, and this staffer has been warned and ordered to desist, and will complete additional cultural sensitivity training. Crisis can bring out latent fears and prejudices, but that is when it is most important for us to come together. Ignorance is no excuse for spreading hateful messages.”
Then this guy added to the problem by saying Assemblywoman Frontus shouldn’t have apologized. See here He lost his position on March 4th. See here
Today, Wednesday, March 4th, Assemblywoman Frontus fired Franks and issued this statement (see larger here):
Dr. Frontus has been clear from the very start. She won’t tolerate any hate towards anyone. Hopefully, the Spring will bring some good bills and a peaceful office for Dr. Frontus.
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March 4, 2020Unique and Different Closed
Unique and Different at 8301 – 5th Avenue closed.
A for rent sign appeared in their window.
Before this was Unique and Different, this store was Jet Beauty’s Storefront.
The Winter is so hard for many stores in Bay Ridge. See other store openings and closings here.
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March 4, 2020Man Impersonates Police Officer on 5th Avenue
A well-loved store owner on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge was visited by a man who impersonated the NYPD.
The proprietor shared on social media that the fake officer showed a fake badge and asked the store owner if he had a computer.
I’m glad he is safe and his business wasn’t harmed. I’ve been visiting this store owner for over 20 years (long before I moved in Bay Rigde) – he’s a gem!
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March 4, 2020Nominate Bay Ridge Women For This Award
Assemblywoman Mathylde Frontus has a Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony. Nominate some great women for this award.
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March 3, 2020Bay Ridge Bank Robber
Police believe this is Bay Ridge Bank Robber.
Investor’s Bank on 5th Avenue was robbed yesterday. Info here
$2500 reward. See here
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March 3, 2020Peppino’s Ready for St. Paddy’s Day
View this post on Instagram
Play the video above. He has a lot of energy, so I had to share it.
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March 3, 2020Welcome Z&H Authentic Mexican Food
Z&H Authentic Mexican Food opened at 7506 – 5th Avenue.
It’s across the street from the Salty Dog.
This is the location of the former Lighthouse Diner.
See other store openings and closings in Bay Ridge
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