The Kooky Chimp Lady of Shore Road
The wacky tales of Mrs. Gertrude Lintz, who raised chimps, gorillas, St. Bernards and more on her property next to Fort Hamilton High School.
People
What it Takes to Keep an Independent Bookstore in Bay Ridge Going
Talking with the owner of the BookMark Shoppe about life after Amazon.
The Last Reminder of One of the Men Who Built Bay Ridge
Who was Alexander Shlikerman?
Bon Chovie Brings Its Fried Fish to Bay Ridge
Renae Holland, owner of the popular seafood popup, gives us the low down on opening up a brick-and-mortar outpost in Bay Ridge.
Robicelli’s Will Close, Move Away (Interview)
The owners are taking their particular brand of charm to Charm City.
Kaves and Brooklyn Made Tattoo: “The Neighborhood Doesn’t Change. You Do”
Talking with Mr. Kaves from Lordz of Brooklyn about his “tattoo social club” and Bay Ridge culture.
Bay Ridge Tattoo Artists Celebrate 10 Years in Business
The owners of Brooklyn Ink are still tattooing bodies. Clients are just asking for different styles these days.
On Parenting, Painting and Jazz: Tina Joy Sclafani (Interview)
Talking with the Bay Ridge artist before her two-person exhibition opens this weekend.
Bay Ridge History Teacher Gets Own TV Show
Joseph Moniaci explores What History Forgot on the American Heroes Channel.
Interview: Artists As Activists For Affordability
Aside from being an artist, Tamara Zahaykevich has taken on a role as an activist, and is working to create a more sustainable environment amid the outrageous rent increases families, artists and businesses face in NYC.