What’s Going Where DelRio Diner Used to Be?
The DelRio Diner at 166 Kings Hwy in Brooklyn closed a few years ago. The owner said it was due to the increase in wages to $15.00. (See here)
Now HLA2 – Hebrew Language Academy charter school is building a new and permanent facility for the school.
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February 22, 2019Former Restaurateur Scams on 3rd Avenue
The news revealed that Vincent Tropepe, former owner of the Saint Germain restaurant in Bay Ridge, scammed the owners of The Yemen Cafe at 7130 – 5th Avenue last Summer.
What’s wrong with people? I don’t get it. I don’t understand how Tropepe could do that to another restaurant owner, when he KNOWS how hard it is to have a business.
In 2014, The Brooklyn Paper hailed Tropepe for saving restaurant owners money.
What changed that Tropepe would do that to another restaurant owner?
Kadia Goba reported that Councilman Justin Brannan had the situation investigated. I am glad to see Councilman Brannan is responsive to shop owners. Read the great reporting by Kadia Goba.
We’ve never been to the Yemen Cafe, but we’lll visit them next week. I feel terrible that someone was scamming on them.
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February 22, 2019Another Political Slap By Mark Treyger
Today, Mark Treyger endorsed Jumaane Williams. See video
If you didn’t know the history of Mark Treyger and Melissa Mark-Viverito, you probably wouldn’t think anything of this endorsement. So let me share that with you!
In South Brooklyn we remember Mark Treyger gave Assemblywoman Pam Harris’ not-for-profit money. Harris charged the not-for-profit rent in her home and even went on a cruise with the children involved in her group. While this was revealed in the news in the Summer, Treyger stood by Harris with MELISSA MARK-VIVERITO. Yes, the NYC Speaker went out to Coney Island in the Fall and campaigned at the train station with Treyger for Harris.
Neither Treyger or Mark-Viverito thought anything was wrong with Harris’ use of the money. In fact, that year Treyger put even more money aside for Harris’ Coney Island Generation Gap and even though we asked Melissa Mark-Viverito to hold the money, we were ignored. Harris received the money. Pam Harris is currently in jail.
Melissa Mark Viverito is running for Public Advocate, yet Mark Treyger threw out a late endorsement for Jumane Williams. SLAPPPPPPP.
Treyger doesn’t believe in quid pro quo….remember the last Treyger slap?
I know Mark Treyger over estimates what his endorsement means, but I can tell you it didn’t mean a lot in our last election in Brooklyn.
Treyger supported some guy who used to work for him. He even helped get a list of men to endorse his candidate. The people chose a champion of the community, our current Assemblywoman Mathylde Frontus.
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February 22, 2019King Souvlaki Opened in Bay Ridge 2/22
The owners of the King Souvlaki cart opened a Greek restaurant where Baia Bar 8402 3rd Avenue used to be (before that it was Blue Zoo). 718-333-5016
Lamb Gyro plate
The official grand opening on 2/22, but they had the soft opening this week.
King Souvlaki applied for a liquor license and received it during the Community Board 10 Meeting last February 2018).
Hours of operation: Sunday to Wednesday 10:00 am – midnight AND Thursday to Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 am.
The restaurant will seek a sidewalk permit in the future so they can have tables outside.
We love their sign! It really brightens up that corner.
Congratulations to the new owners. May your place stay as busy as it was this weekend!
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February 21, 2019Happy Retirement to Joe The Barber
Joe from Joe’s Barber Shop at 6906 Colonial Road has retired. He wrote that it was time for him to be with his family.
There is another Joe the Barber at 9415 3rd Avenue (across the street from Walgreens). He is not retiring. Lee said he would cry if his Joe the Barber retired so good luck to all of you who just lost your barber.
>:D
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February 21, 2019How to Go to Fairytale Island in Bay Ridge Cheaper
Fairytale Island cost $18 per child ($15 if you check in with Facebook when you get there). If you have three children, it’s $15 a child. That’s kinda steep for an afternoon of play.
1) Kidpass allows you entry for up to two children into Fairytale Island during the weekdays (not good on the weekends).
Kidpass regularly cost $49 for a monthly pass with 10 credits. Currently there is a first month Kidpass deal for $19 here
You receive 10 credits for the $19 – Fairytale Island cost 2 credits
Kidpass can be used at other places for kid in the area and throughout the city and NJtoo.
Once you have used the Kidpass first month deal, your spouse, mother or friend can get it for you next month :)
Everyone loves Kidpass and if you don’t – you can put a reminder in your phone to cancel it.
2) Groupon has a deal for $26.00 for the month. (sometimes goes down to $23 for the month)
3) IDNYC card holders, your first month of Kidpass cost $25 or 20% off the first three months. (IDNYC is free)
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February 21, 2019Nicole Malliotakis’ Bill for Greedy Landlords
On Wednesday, February 20th, Assemblywoman Malliotakis had this bill for landlords to not have to pay tax on their commercial rent. This is not a bill that Malliotakis or any newspaper has mentioned.
Who is paying taxes if those who are renting commercial property aren’t? I could see giving a tax break to property owners who rent to small businesses, but that isn’t what this bill says. This bill is for all commercial property owners. That’s insane and could bankrupt the city.
Why aren’t the small business owners being given the tax breaks?
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February 20, 2019Pols Request to Split the R Train Line in Two
See larger here.
Four of our elected representatives sent a letter to Andy Byford requesting that he split the R Train line.
I like that they are working together to come up with some plans for Bay Ridge riders.
Already riders have reservations, but that comes with change.
So far people question:
1) Will this hurt Ridgites who work in lower Manhattan? Another computer solved the issue by stating that they should send the R train up the J line to Essex Street, instead of dead-ending at Court Street (see here)
2) RadioFreeBr indicated that the solution doesn’t make it easy to continue to Manhattan for someone who is disabled
Feel free to chime in here The pols from our area are all on Twitter and at least two are reading the comments.
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February 20, 2019Mother’s Day in Bay Ridge 2019
Friday, May 10th
Fort Hamilton High School has the show Into the Woods
May 10th- 12th
Narrows Community Theater has shows on Mother’s Day Weekend
Saturday, May 11, 2019
1) Plant Sale on Shore Road
2) Mother’s Day Breakfast event at Prospect Park Zoo 450 Flatbush Avenue – 9:00 am – 10:30 am Call: 718-399-7339 – $25 each ticket – $20 members
Buy online here (scroll all the way down)
Sunday, May 12, 2019
1) Fort Hamilton Army Base Mother’s Day Brunch at Sterling Drive Bldg. 207 in Brooklyn 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Omelet station, select carving station, seafood, fresh fruits, pastries, and flowers for the mother. Plus, all the great sides you’ve come to expect.
2) Chadwicks – 8822 -3rd Avenue Menu: here
3) Cebu 8801 3rd Avenue 718-492-5095
4) Lombardo’s Pizzaria 279 71st Street
Make your Mother’s Day reservations for Sunday May 12th …. open at noon…enjoy delicious pizza, salads , cheese plates and calzones from the stone flamed oven with the signature sangria or choose from the beer and wine list ..taking reservations from 5pm-10pm ..please call 718-238-7100
5) Gourmet Fit 6819 – 3rd Avenue 347-662-6821 Mother’s Day Brunch – for Mom’s who are all about nutrition!
6) Greenhouse Cafe – 7717 3rd Avenue 718-833-8200. We went to this one for many years – it’s great (a lot of mothers with families)
7) New Corners 7201 – 8th Avenue 718-833-0800
8) Fushimi 9316 4th Avenue 718-833-7788 Brunch menu here
9) King Souvaki – free glass of wine or dessert. Casual place – delicious Greek food – very clean.
10) Patsy’s 8814 – 3rd Avenue
11) Schnitzel Haus
12) Wicked Monk – 9510 3rd Avenue 347-497-5152 The Monk has a great brunch regularly. Plus they have a large party room on the right (they took over the real estate office that was next to them) so now there is plenty of room there as well.
13) Mama Rao’s – 6408 -11th Avenue 718-745-2269
14) Tomosso’s 1464 86th Street 718-236-9883
15) Garguilo’s 718-266-4891
16) Mothers Day Paint with Mom at Pinot’s Palette – $38 per person. Sign up here
17) A Photo Session for Mom:
18) Norma’s – The Kids Can Make Nice things for mom or grandma – $15 (all supplies)
Park Slope:
Mother’s Day Half Marathon 9:30 am – see here
1) Stone House – the biscuits and gravy or the hash are amazing – everything there is good.
2) Sotto Voce – 225 7th Avenue (4th Street) 718-369-9322 – We went here last year and it was a great place for Mother’s Day Brunch – they have a kids menu too.
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February 19, 2019Outside Tops Restaurant Supply Store – 3rd Avenue
Tops Restaurant and Bar Supplies on 3rd Avenue and 80th Street in Bay Ridge had another work of art painted on the side of their building. Blue Eyes – it’s Frank Sinatra. Amazing!
Remember last March….they allowed an artist to add this adorable honeybear to their building.
It’s awesome to see the owner of Tops is so open to artists and beautifying the area. I absolutely love this store because they have everything and the owner is so pleasant!
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February 19, 2019Baseball at St. Athanasius – Spring 2019
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February 19, 2019Friday Night Beach Party in Bay Ridge
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