Bay Ridge gives back to local store owner who lost both parents to virus two days apart
Locals giving back in a time of need.
Sal Forte, a long-time Bay Ridge resident and co-owner of the popular eatery The HÔM Store, lost both of his parents to COVID-19 in the span of two days. As Sal and his family mourn, Bay Ridge residents are lending a helping hand.
Artie Forte, 80, died Thursday, April 2 and Helen Forte died Saturday, April 4.