Dec. 6, 2024 By Adam Daly The newly renovated Vinland Playground in Bay Ridge officially reopened Wednesday following a $3.4 million facelift. NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue and City Council Member Justin Brannan joined residents on Dec. 4 to celebrate the upgrades, which include a toddler playhouse, two new swing sets, and a colorful…
Nov. 25, 2024 By Naisha Roy The New York City Parks Department will soon begin work to overhaul the Bay Ridge Promenade, enhancing lighting, green space, and safety in the area. The Parks Department proposed the first two parts of a multi-pronged project called “Destination: Greenways!” to Community Board 10’s Parks Committee on Oct.…
Oct. 11, 2024 By Adam Daly The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the desecration of a Bay Ridge memorial bench dedicated to the life of a local LGBTQIA+ teen. The bench, painted in the colors of the progressive Pride flag, was installed along Shore Road in memory of Megan Alano, who died…
Sep. 19, 2023 By Jada Camille
City officials joined with the Decolvenaere family to unveil a new dog run on Shore Road named after Frank Decolvenaere, a beloved Bay Ridge resident who was hit and killed while walking his dog in 2020.