BAY RIDGE — The Bay Ridge Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District hosted the 32nd annual Fun On Fifth Festival May 3.
The celebration featured music, shopping, food, information booths and more, spanning from 69th to 85th Streets between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
“Fun On Fifth was a tremendous success and a wonderful celebration of everything that makes Bay Ridge special,” said Elizabeth Lovejoy, executive director of the BID.
“We were proud to see thousands of residents and visitors come together to support local businesses, enjoy live entertainment and experience the vibrant community spirit that defines Fifth Avenue. We are grateful to our sponsors, participating businesses, vendors and attendees who helped make this year’s festival one to remember.”
“It was a great day for Bay Ridge, and the weather was perfect,” said festival–goer Mike Beitchman. “The live music along the avenue had everyone dancing in the street.”
“It’s always fun to come here, see people dancing and having fun,” said Bay Ridge resident Anna L. “The food here is great and so is the atmosphere.”
“Everyone enjoyed Sunday’s 32nd annual Fun On Fifth Festival in Bay Ridge,” said Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny.
“There was great food, music and shopping. Thank you, Bay Ridge Fifth Avenue BID, our wonderful merchants and the sponsors for making this festival possible. I also want to thank the NYPD for keeping everyone safe to enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon.”
Other elected officials in attendance were U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and Councilmember Kayla Santosuosso.
The BID thanked partners at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the 68th Precinct Community Council for their support in making the event possible.
SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
