By Paula Katinas
A powerful and pungent odor invaded the streets of Bay Ridge this afternoon, Aug. 21, as residents in at least three locations in the community held their noses in disgust.
The odor, which some described as a gasoline-type of smell and others said smelled like raw sewage, was first reported to Community Board 10’s office at around 3:30 p.m., according to Board 10 District Manager Josephine Beckmann. read more
Editor’s Note: “Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat” was created by late Bay Ridge Eagle Community Editor Tom Kane, who passed away in February 2011 after a brave battle with cancer. This column, now penned by Friends of Tom Kane, continues to publish as a tribute to its creator.
Strolling along … Who pays these weathermen, anyway? After constant thunderstorm warnings spooked organizers into canceling the third installment of “Summer Stroll on 3rd” last week, we were befuddled when 6 p.m. rolled around and the rain had all but stopped for the night. What a shame!
Still, it is better to be safe than sorry. read more
Editor’s Note
: “Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat” was created by late Bay Ridge Eagle Community Editor Tom Kane, who passed away in February 2011 after a brave battle with cancer. This column, now penned by Friends of Tom Kane, continues to publish as a tribute to its creator.
Parkville engagement … The Parkville Youth Organization is proud to announce the engagement of one of its own, Dianna Solitario, who was recently engaged to one of New York City’s “Finest,” P.O. Steven Fursa of the 71st Precinct. read more
Editor’s Note: “Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat” was created by late Bay Ridge Eagle Community Editor Tom Kane, who passed away in February 2011 after a brave battle with cancer. This column, now penned by Friends of Tom Kane, continues to publish as a tribute to its creator.
Rave ‘Revues’ … What a show! We were lucky enough to get a chance to see “Rock Musical Anti Revue,” the latest production of brooklynONE Theater and Film, on July 14 at Saint John’s Episcopal Church Hall on 99th Street. The co-founder of brooklynONE, the multi-talented Anthony Marino, and his company of performers put on a dazzling display of more than 30 songs and dances from Broadway musicals. read more
Julie Thum
A conversation with Julie Thum (ABR, ASP, GRI, SRES-Re/Max Metro)
What can I say about one of the finest communities in New York City, where I’ve resided for the past 31 years? This is my beautiful, amazing Bay Ridge, a bit of the “country” in the city. A small-town feel at the mouth of New York Harbor, the gateway to New York City. A great place to live, work, eat, shop, golf, enjoy community events as well as enjoy a bit of history.
What drew my husband and I to Bay Ridge all those years ago was the feeling of community and neighborhood we experienced when visiting friends and relatives here. It offered so much more than the bedroom communities of the suburbs, where you might live next to someone for years but never get to know them. read more
Members of the Guild for Exceptional Children, including CEO and Executive Director Paul Cassone (rear, fourth from right) thank state Sen. Marty Golden (rear, fifth from right) for the $250,000 in state funding he secured for the Guild. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas
By Paula Katinas
The recession has hit the Guild For Exceptional Children hard, according to Paul Cassone, CEO of the nonprofit agency for the developmentally disabled. The Guild’s New York State funding was cut by $1.5 million in 2011, he said.
The cutback comes at a bad time, too, according to Cassone.
While funding it going down, the Guild is looking to step up. The agency is seeking to expand the array of services it provides to hundreds of clients, including housing, vocational classes and job training, Cassone said. read more
Members of Theresa’s Heart Foundation, organized in memory of Theresa Brunetto, a Dyker Heights resident who passed away from an extremely rare form of cancer last year, will hold a Stand Up to Cancer Mother’s Day Shopping Event on Thursday, May 10, at Garfield’s Lounge, 274 Fourth Ave., from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
All proceeds will be donated to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Relay for Life to aid in cancer research, organizers said.
The event itself will feature 25 different vendors offering a variety of merchandise just in time for Mother’s Day. Food and entertainment, including a deejay, will also be provided. Tickets are $20 ahead of time or $25 at the door. read more
There is good news for those who enjoy kayaking and other water sports. The 69th Street Pier is being fitted with an eco-dock, thanks to $300,000 in city funds obtained by Councilman Vincent Gentile.
An eco-dock is a type of floating dock that has to be affixed to a pier.
Joanne Seminara, chair of Community Board 10, said she’s excited about the eco-dock.
“Man your kayaks!” Seminara told board members at their April 19 meeting. “We are preparing to welcome a brand new thing called an eco-dock to the 69th Street Pier this spring.”
June Johnson, chair of the board’s Parks Committee, and members of her committee will get a preview of what the eco-dock will look like and how it can be used at a special presentation by city representatives to take place at the Bay Ridge Library, 7205 Ridge Boulevard, on April 26.
“This is a program that is part of the citywide Waterfront Revitalization Program, which recommends and facilitates new regulations to broaden the use of our waterfront and make it more accessible for development and public use,” Seminara said.
Amanda Marucci
By Paula Katinas
Bay Ridge — Amanda Marucci’s determination is something to behold.
“I love singing. I love performing. I want to make that my career and I’m going to go for it!” the enthusiastic 16-year-old said.
She is already on her way.
Marucci, who has performed numerous times in Broadway-type shows presented by Ridge Chorale/Jeff Samaha Productions, was voted the “Audience Favorite” in the First Annual Teen Idol talent competition sponsored by the Bay Ridge Community Council last year. She brought the audience to its feet with her mature, self-assured version of the Les Misérables classic “On My Own.” read more
Hit or Miss Treasures is located at 7114 Fifth Ave. Photo by M.K. McGarrity
By M.K. McGarrity
Hit or Miss Treasures is a used furniture, antiques and jewelry emporium that brings out the hunter in all of its customers.
The store is packed with merchandise. From the front windows, filled with gorgeous beads and crystals, to the tables outside the door, stacked with socks and other personal items, there is something in this spot for just about everyone.
Upon entering the shop, jewelry, all of which is new, spreads from the front window to alongside an entire wall and the front counter area. You can find necklaces, bracelets and earrings for every imaginable style or trend. Colorful beads are strung and hung aloft. read more
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