BAY RIDGE — Chants of “no marijuana store” and “Bay Ridge says no” were heard loud and clear on June 24 as more than 100 Bay Ridge residents demonstrated their vehement opposition to the proposed opening of a marijuana dispensary on Third Avenue. Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R-64), Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-11) and Alec Brook-Krasny (R-46) […]
BAY RIDGE — CITY DEPARTMENT OF Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez on Friday announced a $5.6 million federal grant from the federal DOT for the creation of the new Urban Freight Mobility Collaborative, an innovation hub focused on revolutionizing the movement of goods. The UFC will work with the community, industry, government and academic partners […]
BAY RIDGE — Raise your glasses! The first Battle of the Bartenders cocktail competition took place Monday evening in the parking facility of Santander Bank (9512 Third Ave.), drawing more than 200 thirsty locals. It succeeded beyond expectations, according to Chrisie Canny, event coordinator of the Merchants of Third Avenue (MOTA) and the brainchild behind the […]