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UPDATE: No ‘Stroll’ Tonight, Merchants Say

With severe thunderstorms expected to last into the evening hours, tonight’s “Summer Stroll on 3rd” event has been canceled, the Merchants of Third Avenue announced. read more »

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Tonight: ‘Summer Stroll’ Returns to Third Ave.

Thousands of visitors enjoyed a stroll along Third Avenue on Friday, July 27. Thousands more are expected to turn out for the next installment of “Summer Stroll on 3rd” on Friday, Aug. 11. Eagle photos by Marc Hibsher and Rick Buttacavoli

Editor’s Note: Click the link below for a photo gallery from July 27′s “Summer Stroll.”

Get your comfortable shoes on … it’s time to take another stroll along Third Avenue!
After a one-week hiatus, the popular “Summer Stroll on 3rd” event returns to Bay Ridge tonight, Aug. 10, from 6 to 10 p.m., and promises to provide even more great cultural activities. read more »

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Rain or Shine: ‘Summer Stroll’ Draws Crowds

The rain didn't stop Dennis (left) and Gilda King from enjoying the inaugural "Summer Stroll" last Friday evening. They took shelter under Bay Ridge Eagle Editor-in-Chief Rick Buttacavoli's Mets umbrella, joined by Marc Hibsher (second from right). Eagle photo by Georgine Benvenuto

By Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge — Rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for the first night of “Summer Stroll on 3rd,” the eagerly anticipated event designed to open Third Avenue up to pedestrians and shoppers.
Thousands of people turned out to enjoy a carefree stroll on the vehicle-free avenue on the night of July 20.
The next event is scheduled to take place tomorrow, July 27. read more »

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Supporting Norway on Third Ave.

Some of the many Norwegian Day Parade supporters, including 17th of May Parade Committee Chair Arlene Rutuelo (second from left) and Salty Dog Restaurant owner George Kabezz (fourth from right), pose outside the popular restaurant during the fundraiser. Eagle photo by Georgine Benvenuto

The annual Norwegian Day Parade is moving to Third Avenue this year, according to officials, who gathered with supporters at a fundraiser held at the Salty Dog Restaurant on Sunday, March 4.

Celebrating the news are Brian G. Andersson, commissioner of the New York City Department of Records; Arlene Rutuelo, 17th of May Parade Committee chair; and Victoria Hofmo, president of the East Coast Scandinavian Museum (left to right).