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The 17th of May Parade in Bay Ridge, an event celebrating the heritage of the neighborhood’s small but proud Norwegian-American community, will get off on the right foot, according to organizers, who held a party on Dec. 2 to raise funds for next spring's march. … Full Article

The 68th Precinct Community Council has issued a warning to residents of Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights to be on their guard against scam artists posing as city water inspectors. It happened once and it could happen again, Community Council President Ilene Sacco said. … Full Article

Renee Rizzo, 93, isn’t enjoying along, happy retirement, at least not yet. Yes, she’s retired from her job as the owner of a hair salon in Bay Ridge. And she’s happy. But a long retirement? Well, it really hasn’t been that long since she put down her scissors and styling comb. … Full Article

Residents of Staten Island, the Rockaways, and Breezy Point who lost their homes to the destructive forces of Hurricane Sandy are finding sympathy and support from people in Bay Ridge, according to neighborhood officials and leaders at local religious institutions.   … Full Article

That Marty Golden, he’s such a ham! Well, actually, he’s a chicken cutlet. … Full Article

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes yesterday announced the first-degree murder indictment of Salvatore Perrone, for allegedly shooting three Brooklyn clothing store-owners with the same gun, in three separate incidents.  
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Fixing the breach is going to be a reach. Local elected officials are reaching out to various entities of the city, state, and federal government seeking rapid repairs to the Shore Parkway sea wall which suffered extensive damage in Hurricane Sandy. … Full Article

The House Ethics Committee announced yesterday that Rep. … Full Article

Help for victims of Hurricane Sandy is coming from as far away as Ireland, thanks to the organizers of a charity concert taking place on Nov. 30. … Full Article