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Past & Present Events
Upcoming Events for Bay Ridge 5th Avenue Business
UPCOMING 5TH AVENUE 2011 EVENTS
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Sunday, March 25th 2012 |
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1 P.M. |
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade |
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Sunday, May 20th 2012 |
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1:30 P.M. |
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Norwegian Day Parade |
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Sunday, June 3rd 2012 |
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For more information, call the B.I.D. office at
718-238-8181.
Past Events for Bay Ridge 5th Avenue Business
PAST 5TH AVENUE EVENTS
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DECEMBER 2008 |
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On Monday, December 15th 2008, the Bay Ridge 5th Avenue Business Improvement District had its Holiday Party (sponsored by Marathon Bank) at the Bay Ridge Manor. New unwrapped toys were collected to be distributed to families who cannot afford to buy their children presents for the holidays.The B.I.D. also honored three 5th Avenue prominent business owners (both “new” and “old” in the area): Penelope Demetriades of Farmacon Pharmacy; Heather Hamilton of Long’s Wines and Liquors; and Anthony Marsillo of Gino’s Restaurant. |
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(Photo courtesy of the Home Reporter) Showing off some of the toys collected are (standing-left to right) Bay Ridge B.I.D. Vice President Basil Capetanakis; event sponsor Marathon Bank’s Senior Vice President Zoe Koutsoupakis; honoree Anthony Marsillo (Gino’s Restaurant); B.I.D. member Ann Nicosia; Sister Jane of Sisters of Charity; B.I.D. President James F. Clark; and (seated-left to right) honorees Penelope Demetriades (Farmacon Pharmacy) and Heather Hamilton (Long’s Wines & Liquors). |
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(Photo courtesy of the Home Reporter) Left to Right – B.I.D. President James Clark with honoree Anthony Marsillo and Anthony’s wife, Dina.
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B.I.D. Director Michael Long with honoree Heather Hamilton, new owner of Long’s Wines & Liquors and her husband, Todd Portnoff, & B.I.D. President James Clark. |
(Photo courtesy of the Home Reporter) Left to Right – B.I.D. President James Clark, honoree Penelope Demetrios, Zoe Koutsoupakis and B.I.D. Vice President Basil Capetanakis. |
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(Photo courtesy of the Home Reporter) |
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NOVEMBER 2007 |
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For Immediate Release
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Contact: John Quaglione (718) 238-6044 SENATOR GOLDEN HONORS 5TH AVENUE’S KRUCHKOW’S SHOE SHOP ON 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Brooklyn- State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C, Brooklyn), recently presented a New York State Senate Resolution to Seth and Debra Kruchkow, the owners of 5th Avenue’s Kruchkow’s Shoe Shop, in honor of their 100th Anniversary of providing high quality comfort footwear for women and men.Senator Marty Golden honored the anniversary and their outstanding professional behavior and enduring commitment to the community. Kruchkow’s was founded by Joshua Kruchkow in 1901 at 4914 Fifth Avenue where it remained until 1932, when the business moved to its present location at 7808 Fifth Avenue.In 1947, Joshua Kruchkow’s son, Arnold Kruchkow, joined the business after his tour of duty with the United States Navy, and worked with his father until he passed away in 1955. Arnold continued the tradition of service through his participation, along with his wife Harriet, in many
neighborhood activities and with dedication to the vibrancy of the Bay Ridge business community. In 1976, Seth Kruchkow the current owner, Arnold’s son, joined his father at Kruchkow’s Shoe Shop representing the third generation and Senator Marty Golden stated, “It is with great pleasure that I commend the exceptional Kruchkow family, recognizing the economic and Senator Marty Golden is a former President of the 5th Avenue Board of Trade.
Senator Marty Golden presents a State Senate Resolution to Seth and Debra Kruchkow to mark Kruchkow’s 100th Anniversary outside the 5th Avenue store last week. |
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APRIL 2007 |
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On Saturday, April 28th 2007, 5th Avenue had its first sprucing up — trees from 65th Street to 85th Street had their tree boxes cleaned and were revitalized with fresh dirt and fertilizer, then topped with mulch. The trees were also adorned with yellow ribbons as a show of support for our troops. James J. Clark of Boy Scout Troop 310 put this event together for his Eagle Scout project, the highest rank in Scouting. This event was sponsored by the Bay Ridge 5th Avenue Business Improvement District and the 5th Avenue Board of Trade. |
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Group of volunteers and their parents anxious to begin. |
Three generations of Clarks: James F. Clark, James J. Clark and James Clark (l to r). |
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Councilman Vincent Gentile with some of the volunteers. |
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Trees are ready for spring.
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JUNE 2007 |
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On Sunday, June 3rd 2007, under cloudy (sometimes drizzling) skies, 5th Avenue had its annual Spring Festival. Starting at 10 a.m., 5th Avenue was definitely alive —- with vendors, entertainers, food, rides, even a pizza eating contest. It was 20 blocks of fun, fun, fun! People, young, old and in-between, had a great time! |
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Music abound throughout 5th Avenue! |
Dr. Mike (foot doctor on 76th Street & 5th Avenue) shows off his motorcycle and sidecar. He also has rides for the little kiddies! |
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  Lots of foot traffic! |
 We also had a visit from the Brooklyn Eagle mascot. |
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Plenty of rides, too!
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  Food galore! |
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| Thursday, June 14th 2007 brought about the official kickoff of the Bay Ridge 5th Avenue Business Improvement District. The ceremony was held in front of Gino’s Restaurant, 7414 – 5th Avenue. The BID’s board of directors, city officials and guests made this a day to remember. | |||
 L to R: BID Board Members Basil Capetanakis (owner of 14 Apollo Assoc.), Michael Long (owner-Long’s Liquors), BID President James Clark (Vice President-Flood Company Real Estate), Zoe Koutsoupakis (Vice President at Marathon Bank). Dino J. Lamia (Associate Broker-Flood Company Real Estate) provided the invocation. In back of Dino you have Michael Long, John Abi-Habib (owner of MSI Net and representing Boro President Marty Markowitz) and James Clark. |
 L to R – Some of the BID’s board members, Dean Alessio(owner of James Realty), Basil Capetanakis and Michael Long. Behind Mr. Long is John Abi-Habib. L to R (Front) – Gerard O’Mara, BID Secretary/Treasurer; Patrick Condren, BID Executive Director; Robert Walsh, Commissioner, NYC’s Dept. of Small Businesses.L to R (Rear) – BID board member Anthony Marsillo (also owns Gino’s Restaurant); Eddy Eng of NYC’s Dept. of Small Businesses; board member Habib Joudeh (owner of Pharmacy on 5th). |
 L to R – Commissioner Robert Walsh of the NYC’s Dept. of Small Busioness; Councilman Vincent Gentile; Andrew Sichenze, Esq. (BID counsel). BID President James Clark introduces the board members and various guests. |
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 Councilman Vincent Gentile offers his congratulations to the BID while Dino J. Lamia looks on. |
 L to R – Basil Capetanakis; Michael Long; Councilman Vincent Gentile; Dino J. Lamia; Zoe Koutsoupakis; Gerard O’Mara. (Behind Mr. Capetanakis and Michael Long are John Abi-Habib and Michael Melamed of NYC’s Dept. of Small Businesses. L to R – James Clark; John Abi-Habib, Basil Capetanakis; Michael Long; Councilman Gentile; Dino Lamia; Zoe Koutsoupakis; Gerard O’Mara; Eddy Eng; Patrick Condren and Habib Joudeh. |
 Commissioner Robert Walsh, NYC’s Dept. of Small Businesses. |
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 Peter Killen, representing Assemblywoman Janelle Hyer-Spencer, congratulates the BID and presented the BID a citation. |
 BID President James Clark and BID Executive Director Patrick Condren accept the citation from Peter Killen. |
Among the guests were: Dean Rasinya, chairman of Community Board 10 |
 Capt. Eric Rodriguez, 68th Police Precinct |
 Ribbon cutting ceremony - L to R (Front): BID Executive Director Patrick Condren: 86th Street BID President John Logue; Basil Capetanakis; Commissioner Robert Walsh; Councilman Vincent Gentile: Sunset Park BID Executive Director Renee Giordano. L to R (Back): James Clark; Zoe Koutsoupakis; Josephine Beckmann (Community Board 10) |
 L to R (front): Commissioner Robert Walsh; Councilman Gentile; Renee Giordano; Dean Alessio. L to R (back): Zoe Koutsoupakis; Dean Rasinya; Josephine Beckmann; Michael Melamed. |
 Boro President Marty Markowitz shows up and makes a presentation. |
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 One more time!Top Photo: L to R (Front) – Capt. Eric Rodriguez; Basil Capetanakis; James Clark; Boro President Marty Markowitz; Commissioner Walsh; Councilman Gentile.L to R (Back) – Zoe Koutsoupakis; Michael Long; Gerard O’Mara; Josephine Beckmann; MIchael Melamed. |
 Bay Ridge 5th Avenue BID Executive Director Patrick CondrenLet’s go, 5th Avenue!!! |
 5th Avenue cleaning crew from Atlantic Maintenance Security services provided by Bay Ridge Security |
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