SEEN IN PHOTOS: This week’s photo, courtesy of David Tan, shows a large rock in the Japanese garden section of the Narrows Botanical Garden, with a spindly winter tree peeking out [or possibly photobombing?] over a bamboo fence.
Feb 012013
Joe Teutonico
Feb 012013
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FOOD & DRINK: According to Brooklyn Paper’s Will Bredderman, neighborhood institution Hinsch’s, which was expected to close March 1, has dodged the figurative bullet and will in fact remain on 5th Avenue for the foreseeable future, with owner Roger Desmond re-tooling the place for the nighttime date crowd.
Jan 302013
NEWS: As a brutal civil war continues in Syria between the rebel groups of the Free Syrian Army and forces loyal to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, website Latitude News shows how one Bay Ridge hair salon owner is using social media sites such as Facebook, as well as an interactive smart phone app, to keep tabs on loved ones back in his native country.
Jan 302013
REAL ESTATE: Councilman Vincent Gentile invites homeowners to a seminar on how to appeal their property tax assessments.
Jan 282013
BUSINESS: After almost closing its doors forever in 2011, the owner-saviors of Leske’s Bakery are already preparing to open a second store.
Jan 282013
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: The 28-minute segment from Bk Independent Television features a nice cross section of the Bay Ridge universe.
Jan 252013
SEEN IN PHOTOS: This week’s image, by emilydickinsonridesabmx, was taken in front of the Bay Ridge Rod and Gun Club.
Jan 252013
NEWS: Murder, which is believed to be the most difficult crime statistic to fake, has once again fallen to an all-time low in New York City, with homicides at a 52 year low for Brooklyn.
Jan 242013
TRAFFIC & TRANSIT: According to the office of City Councilman Vincent Gentile, crossing one Bay Ridge street should soon be a whole lot safer.
Jan 242013
BUSINESS: Tomorrow City Council Members are expected to pass legislation, sponsored by Bay Ridge Councilman Vincent Gentile, meant to prohibit employers from discriminating against the unemployed.