RIP Mary Nolan – Bay Ridge
Mary Nolan died on August 17th – she was 89 years old.
I met Mary one night soon after we moved to Bay Ridge. Then I continued running into her in bars, at church and other events.
Mary was funny, knowledgeable and quick-witted. We always had a lot to talk about because we are two Irish women, who loved Bay Ridge and talking about the neighborhood.
Mary was very knowledgeable about Irish History and immigration. She had spent many years helping Irish immigrants. Mary was a lobbyist in Washington DC in the 80’s to help advance Irish immigration.
Mary’s club, The Commodore Barry Club and their events were important to her, so hopefully someone else will continue them. (See here)
Everyone in Bay Ridge knew Mary Nolan and everyone stopped to talk with her. I did not know Mary was Donal’s mother until years later (Donal was part of the Brooklyn Bards band). Donal died in April 2022.
RIP Mary. Prayers for Mary’s sister, children and grandchildren.
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, 95th Street and 4th Avenue was named after Mary Nolan. She must be smiling down from Heaven.
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August 17, 2023Nino’s Pizzeria – 3rd Avenue & 91st Street
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August 17, 2023NYC Bus Driver Program for Immigrants
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August 17, 2023Shangri-La In Bay Ridge Closed – Vegetarian
I was so surprised to hear that Shangri-La on 3rd Avenue and 74th Street closed. I thought people loved that food. There used to be a lot of vegans and vegetarians talking about years ago.
The sign on the place said that Dave’s Garden was opening there, so hopefully they will have a lot of nice dishes for vegetarians.
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August 16, 2023Dipper the Dog is Missing in Brooklyn
Dipper was last seen on August 15th on Fort Hamilton Parkway in the 50’s in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
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August 16, 2023Pilo Arts in Bay Ridge Closed – *Slight Twist*
Bay Ridge residents were sad to see Pilo Arts Hair Salon, which has been in business for 45 years have closed their business on 3rd Avenue and 84th Street.
The owners shared this message:
Now here is the slight twist…..even though the Pilo Arts business closed, the building owner is renting out chairs. So some of your favorite stylists may still be working at this location still.
And the building still has the Pilo Arts sign.
That was nice of the owner to share the phone number of stylists (usually salons don’t).
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August 16, 2023No Help For Homeless NY’ers on The R Train – Bay Ridge
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August 16, 2023Urban Modesty Expanded to Astoria, Queens
Urban Modesty is owned by Sherihan Moustafa. She opened her first store in Bay Ridge.
Besides her store in Bay Ridge, Urban Modesty is in The Staten Island Mall and this Summer, Sherihan opened a shop at 25-34 Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens.
Congratulations Sherihan!!
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August 15, 2023Baby Gurl is Missing in Bensonhurst
This black and white cat is missing from 80th Street and 19th Avenue – keep your eyes out for her!
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August 15, 2023The Have No Intention on Helping The Migrants
Assemblyman Lester Chang shared that one of the migrants was given this paper. (Source)
Imagine coming to America and receiving a document that you can seek citizenship for nine years – March 1, 2032?!
The Federal Government has no plans to help NYC or the migrants.
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August 15, 2023Homeless NY’ers on The R Train 8/15
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August 14, 2023Free Breakdance Workshop for Children in Bklyn
Brooklyn’s Elite Dance Complex at 1648 Bath Avenue is having a free breakdance workshop for children on August 19th from 12 – 1:00 pm. This is for children 5+.
To sign up, email: [email protected] or call/text Justin 917-309-4117.
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