A short trench has been dug into 76th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues in order for the city to perform ‘emergency sewer reconstruction.’
We’ve reached out to the NYC Department of Design and Construction to determine how long the project is expected to take. We haven’t heard back by our publishing deadline, but we’ll update this story if and when they respond.
This past Saturday, Little Kitchen (9300 5th Avenue) held a Grand Opening event. The restaurant – which has been open “unofficially” for a few weeks – is next door to Kelly’s Tavern, and is co-owened by Corrine Betsch and Kelly’s owner John Nolan.
Your author sampled everything in the photograph below the jump, and the split pea soup as well, and can report that it is very good. Another attendee tells me that the burger is also very good – Skinflints good. I can’t personally attest to this, but I’ll certainly be going back to find out. Signature dish fish & chips and a variety of sandwiches are also on the menu. Continue reading »
I’m in a bit of a fire house mood this week, as you’ll see later on. But why wouldn’t I, they do make for compelling photography targets. With their big, red doors, two- or three-story brick facades, and the Stars & Stripes on full display – to say nothing of the people inside, ready to run into that which the rest of us would do well to run away from – they’re one of the quintessential ties that bind a community together.
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There are a couple of issues with the switchover to BayRidgeOdyssey.com that I am aware of. [UPDATE - February 13] Both of these issues have now been resolved. Updates are below, in bold.
Originally published February 7.
A Brooklyn-raised acquaintance who move moved to Pittsburgh once marveled at the views of downtown’s skyscraper office buildings from the bluffs of the nearby Hill District – a “city at eye level” is what he called it. I’m often reminded of that by the views down the side streets off Third Avenue, particularly down 84th Street facing Fort Hamilton High School.
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Tonight (February 9), the Dimensions On Stage acting school will be putting on a Valentine’s-themed cabaret. The Bensonhurst Bean reported last week that the acting school is billing the day as “the day we hate to love and love to hate,” and that the production will include performances from local business owners.
“We’re doing the love/anti-love thing,” Daniel Gershburg, who is an attorney as well as part time promoter for acting school Dimensions On Stage (7601 3rd Ave), told Bensonhurst Bean.
I’ve never had conflicted feelings about Valentine’s Day. Rather, I’ve come full circle instead. I hated it when I was single, then really enjoyed it when I was in a relationship. Later on, I grew to hate the unwinnable contradictions that always seemed to be attached to it, and now that I myself am unattached, I’m back to enjoying it. Undoubtedly, the cycle will repeat soon.
The Cabaret starts at 8pm at the Dimensions On Stage space at 7601 Third Avenue. (Hey, afterward could be the perfect time to stop by the newly-opened Harp?) Continue reading »
A plan to create a pedestrian-plaza atmosphere during summer Fridays on Third Avenue won key approval from a sub-committee on Community Board 10 last night.
Summer Stroll On Third is a plan organized by the Merchants of Third Avenue to close the boulevard across an eight-block stretch (81st through 89th Streets) on four Friday evenings starting July 20. Organizers expect to bring acoustic music (no rock bands!), dance and art, multi-cultural cuisine and more to the street during the Summer Stroll, and restaurants will have the opportunity to set up seating to the curb.
The organizers are working with the DOT to provide alternatives for the 100 metered parking spots that will be unavailable during Summer Stroll. All side streets through the eight-block stretch will be fully open to traffic.
The plan, which enjoys support from Councilman Vincent Gentile and State Senator Marty Golden, was approved last night by the Traffic and Transportation committee. The program will be a go if the application is approved by the full board at their next meeting on February 27.
Councilman Gentile and Borough President Markowitz want the city to bring ferry service back to the 69th Street pier.
There are a few important stories that came out in the past week that I want to be sure to put a spotlight on:
You’d flounder, too, if you were caught behind bars like this guy.
Not sure which slot my credit card is supposed to go in, but it will do. Photo: Etsy.com
Good news: In April, two-hour parking meters will replace the one-hour variety on Third and Fifth Avenues in Bay Ridge, according to reports from the Bensonhurst Bean and the Brooklyn Daily. State Senator Marty Golden’s office released a press release, stating “Two hour parking meters for Bay Ridge’s 3rd and 5th Avenue is a tremendous victory for all residents and business owners, as well as those who shop and dine here. For years, those who have parked at meters and dined on 3rd and 5th Avenues, many times had to step out during their meal to feed their meters.”
The Brooklyn Daily report, which credited Rocco’s Pizzeria owner Joseph Loccisano with organizing the petition submitted to the City, states that the new meters will be installed from 72nd Street to 90th Street on Fifth Avenue and from 88th Street to 95th Street on Third Avenue.
The bad news is, it will cost twice as much to park for those two hours as it used to cost for one.