At the Turtle Bay Association we are continuing to provide relevant information to all residents. New York State is requesting that every person 18 or older who lives, works, or attends college in New York or New Jersey participate in the newly-launched mobile contact tracing app, COVID Alert NY. This is a state-wide effort to […]
by Michael Zullo Cafe La Cerra, opened this January by Chef Rino La Cerra originally from Salerno, Italy, where the beautiful Amalfi coast along the southern edge of the Sorrentine Peninsula lies. After Chef Rino worked in the restaurant business in Italy for 11 years he moved to the U.S. and has been in the […]
Excerpt from a NY Times Article by Winnie Hu A group of transportation experts want to build a new bridge in New York City to accommodate a surge in cycling. New York City has taken street space away from cars for dozens of pedestrian plazas and for hundreds of miles of bike lanes that make […]
What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, TBA was planning our annual meeting and election of Directors, our annual Holiday Party/Toy Drive and even the annual Valentine Party. At this time, we are in the middle of a pandemic and are facing major racial and economic issues. During these past months, […]
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Bill Huxley, a Turtle Bay Association Director and long-time President of the Turtle Bay Tree Fund. His work in planting daffodils and begonias in more than 200 tree beds throughout Turtle Bay every year has made a vast contribution to the quality of life in […]
by Michael Zullo The circumstances of our current reality in dealing with COVID-19 has been hard on everyone, including our local business community, making our Turtle Bay business members’ survival of utmost importance. It is sad to walk throughout our neighborhood on 1st – 2nd – 3rd – Lexington Avenues and the side streets from […]
Welcome Captain Aaron Edwards, who comes to the 17th from the 7th Precinct, where he served as executive officer. Former Captain Conor Wynne is going to Highway, where he will be the new executive officer. We wish him well and thank him for his service to the 17th Precinct. Captain Fisher, the 17th’s current executive […]