Some Bay Ridge pedestrians (Image by Violette 79 via Flickr).
A car struck yet another person in Bay Ridge on April 1, this time near the intersection of Fourth Avenue and 86th Street – two thoroughfares that have recently proved treacherous for pedestrians – as elected officials and the general public debate over which measures will best mitigate danger and improve safety on our streets. Continue reading »
A flier from the Fourth Ave safety workshop. (Image source: NYCDOT).
As the NYC Department of Transportation unveils a series of traffic-calming measures for Fourth Avenue to mixed reactions, State Senator Marty Golden (R) and the police union are lobbying Albany lawmakers to nix a speed camera demonstration program previously approved by the New York State Assembly and supported by City Councilman Vincent Gentile (D).
At a March 21, meeting where city planners showcased the proposals, Bay Ridgites on both sides of the issue voiced strong opinions about the possible changes – which include narrowing a 13-block stretch of the busy thoroughfare from Ovington Avenue to 84th Street, as reported by Will Bredderman for Brooklyn Paper. Continue reading »
In the wake of a series of fatal hit-and run crashes in New York City, the state Senate has approved new legislation that would stiffen statewide punishments for drivers who flee the scene of accidents which result in property damage, serious injury, or death, notes Amanda Woods for Home Reporter.
The proposed measure, which is sponsored by State Senator Marty Golden, upgrades the charges against motorists who leave the scene of a deadly crash to a Class C Felony. Click Here For More, Including A Hit-And-Run Case That Remains Unsolved After 19 Years
Image source: dominic bartolini via Flickr.
It looks like our pedestrian rage was fully justified.
Brooklyn Paper’s Will Bredderman recently used a radar gun to check out how many drivers are actually following 4th Avenue’s posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour.
The answer: Not many.
While most of the 28 drivers observed on a weekday afternoon stuck fairly close to 30 mph, only eight – less than one third, drove within the legal limit, with one driver clocked in at a whopping 68 mph!
Bredderman then repeated the same experiment at different times with similar results. Click Here For More, Including Why Drivers Speed In Bay Ridge
Grotesque inset of a burglar on facade of the Williamsburgh Savings Tower at 1 Hanson Place in Fort Greene (Image source: Wikipedia Commons).
It looks like burglars are still finding plenty of homes to score jewelry, cash and electronics from in Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights.
While none of the incidents reported by Will Bredderman in yesterday’s Brooklyn Paper police blotter occurred on 70th Street, they all happened within blocks of previously pilfered apartments:
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The following is a press release from the office of Councilman Vincent Gentile:
BAY RIDGE – Do you have questions about your property taxes? Want to know how you can appeal them?
Councilman Vincent J. Gentile invites you to a presentation and Q&A on “How To Appeal Your Property Taxes”.
Have your questions about your property taxes answered by the Honorable Kirk P. Tzanides, Commissioner of the New York City Tax Commission.
Monday, February 11th at 7:30 PM at Our Lady of Angels Auditorium (7320 4th Avenue). Parking will be available in the OLA lot – you can enter the parking lot via 74th Street.
For more information, call Councilman Gentile’s office (718) 748-5200, extension 203.
City Councilman Vincent Gentile represents Council District 43, which includes Bay Ridge, as well as parts of Dyker Heights, Bath Beach, and Bensonhurst.
Image credit: Michael Cory via Flickr.
A livery cab driver is in serious condition after crashing his car into sidewalk scaffolding set up near a busy Bay Ridge street.
According to NBC 4, police say the car service worker lost control of the vehicle in the proximity of 79th Street and 4th Avenue yesterday at around 4:40 p.m.
The driver was reportedly taken to Lutheran Hospital [150 55th Street] in serious but stable condition. No pedestrians were listed as being injured.
Source: Google Maps
A drunk driver purposely mowed down four people outside of a controversial 93rd Street nightclub after an argument erupted between two groups of New Year’s party goers, as reported by Daily News.
The drunken brawl spilled out of the 93 Lounge, located between between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue, on January 1, at around 3:30 a.m. According to police, one of the belligerents, 34-year-old Charles Amado of Staten Island, got behind the wheel of his 2012 Acura as the fight ensued. Amado then allegedly threw the car into reverse, hitting at least four people and critically injuring one. Continue reading »
New Years Eve normally presents the parents of small children with a limited number of choices for dining out, much less celebrating the approach of midnight with their smallest kin.
Fortunately for the young families of Bay Ridge and beyond, Uno Chicago Grill [9201 4th Avenue] will be holding its own shindig this December 31, albeit at a family-friendly hour.
This free event, which includes a balloon drop and ginger ale toast for the kiddies, happens at 7 p.m. – So while folks in Lisbon are kissing and wishing each other a “feliz ano novo,” you can ring in 2013 with the little ones!
For more details and updates on this parentally-empowering New Years Eve party, please check out Pizzeria Uno’s Facebook page.
Photo: Brian Hedden/Bay Ridge Odyssey
In the latest chapter in the saga of controversial mighty morphin’ 4th Avenue nightclub Amnesia, it seems the nightspot’s owners have found yet another way to get around applying for a cabaret license.
Owner Frank Sofia, who recently rechristened the business “Club Cats” said that he is now “lending” the property to Sandy-displaced Sheepshead Bay restaurant New Cats Cafe. Sofia’s promising – among other things – a more subdued space, as well as employment for Hurricane Sandy victims, as reported by Will Bredderman for Brooklyn Paper. Continue reading »