“Slow Zone” Coming To Ridge Blvd

By on January 24, 2013  Traffic & Transit
Jan 242013
 
Photo courtesy of the office of Councilman Vincent Gentile.

Image courtesy of the office of Councilman Vincent Gentile.

Tired of trying to navigate intersections with the little ones in tow while dodging aggressive drivers?

According to the office of City Councilman Vincent Gentile, crossing one Bay Ridge street should soon be a whole lot safer.

Gentile says that after working on the issue with DOT officials, they have given the go ahead for a so-called “Slow Zone” on Ridge Boulevard between 86th Street and 91st Street.

“I just spoke with the Dept. of Transportation’s School Safety Unit and they have agreed to install new beacon lights and safety signs in this area very soon,” Councilman Gentile said. “While there is more to be done, this is a step in the right direction towards making our streets a place where we can all coexist safely.”

Gentile On Swastikas: Appropriate Action Will Be Taken

By on May 24, 2012  Featured story, News
May 242012
 

After residents on 74th Street between 3rd Avenue and Ridge Boulevard woke up Sunday morning to find swastikas scratched into the finishes of their cars, yesterday City Councilman Vincent Gentile sent a statement about the incident to Bay Ridge Odyssey.

In the press release, Gentile made reference to Bay Ridge’s diversity and asserted that – whether the vandalism was inspired by hate or merely an immature prank – he, along with law enforcement, would “take the appropriate action.”

“This senseless act of vandalism is disgusting and appalling. Bay Ridge has always been a melting pot where different people with different beliefs, different hopes and different dreams have all come together as one,” Gentile told Bay Ridge Odyssey. “Whether or not this was an act of hate or a random act of vicious stupidity, it has no place here or anywhere or will not be tolerated. I am working with the 68th Precinct, acting swiftly, diligently investigating, and will take the appropriate action.”