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Author: Bob

An Assault Reveals the Deep Divisions in Bay Ridge

August 11, 2015August 16, 2015 Bob  Community News, News  Bobo, Brian Boshell, immigrants, Linda Sarsour, tribalism  25 Comments

A tossed garbage can shows how locals will close ranks around their own.

Bay Ridge Arab American Bazaar Brings Out Record Crowd This Year

August 3, 2015August 3, 2015 Bob  Community News, News  Arab-American Association of New York, Arab-American Bazaar, NYPD, Shore Road Park

Providing the broader Bay Ridge community with an opportunity to come together and celebrate Arab-American heritage.

Marty Golden political cartoon teaser

Hey Ridge Political Cartoon: Marty Golden on Hate Crime

July 24, 2015July 24, 2015 Bob  Government and Politics, News  flag burning, Marty Golden  3 Comments

Our state senator, tackling the big issues.

Despite Rumors, Bay Ridge Indie Toy Store Not Closing

July 20, 2015July 20, 2015 Bob  Local Business, News  Bay Ridge Cares, fundraising, Inna Trinidad, Kaleidoscope, toy stores

In fact, it’s raising money for a local charity.

Former State Assemblymember Alec Brook–Krasny

The Back-Room Shenanigans That Could Determine Bay Ridge’s Next Assemblymember

July 14, 2015July 15, 2015 Bob  Government and Politics, News  46th Assembly District, Alec Brook-Krasny, Andrew Gounardes, Kate Cucco, Lucretia Regina-Potter, Marcus Aurelius Nussbaum, New York State Assembly

Who chooses the candidates for the 46th assembly district? Not you!

Hey Ridge Political Cartoon: Fort Hamilton Street Names

Confederate Republic of Brooklyn

July 7, 2015July 7, 2015 Bob  Government and Politics, News  Fort Hamilton, Fort Hamilton army base, General Lee Avenue, political cartoons, Robert Lee, Stonewall Jackson Drive, Thomas Stonewall Jackson

An illustrated comment on General Lee Avenue.

Last Bell For Bay Ridge Educator As P.S. 185 Principal Retires

July 2, 2015July 2, 2015 Bob  Education, News

In a surprise announcement, long-time P.S. 185 Principal Kenneth Llinas has decided to retire.

How To Turn Your Local PTA Into a Relevant, Powerful and Fun Organization

June 25, 2015 Bob  Culture, Education, Parenting  community organizing, District 20, PS 503, PTA  2 Comments

Forget the box of stale donuts. This ain’t your mother’s parents’ association.

Apartment buildings in Bay Ridge

The New Bay Ridge Zoning Changes Aren’t Bad

June 23, 2015June 22, 2015 Bob  News, Real Estate  apartment buildings, building heights, Community Board 10, density, zoning, Zoning for Quality and Affordability  10 Comments

Despite the community board’s predictable knee-jerk response, the changes might actually have some benefits.

Bay Ridge Renters Betrayed by Their State Senator

June 22, 2015June 22, 2015 Bob  Government and Politics, News  421a, Marty Golden, rent, rent control, state senate, tax giveaways  6 Comments

How you can fight back against Marty Golden’s plan to decontrol your rent.

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