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Would You Take a Trolley To Bay Terrace Shopping Center?

One resident's desire for a street car in Bay Terrace has the Cord Meyer company exploring the idea.

Yesterday that Bay Terrace resident is trying to bring some kind of shuttle—perhaps even a trolley—to the neighborhood.

The privately operated vehicle would bring people from the Bay Terrace co-ops to the, where it would make several stops. Operational funds, according to Konigsberg, would likely come either from rider fares, or advertising.

The owners of the Shopping Center grounds, Cord Meyer, stress that the idea is still in its conception stages, and is far from being given a green light. But it is being explored from all angles, such as expense and liability.

The company is also checking with its tenants, the businesses at Bay Terrace, to gage their response.

As per the necessity of a shuttle service—be it via mini bus, tram or trolley—  spokesman for the company, Peter Galletta, seemed to be of dual minds.

"There is plenty of parking in Bay Terrace," Galletta said, adding that on the other hand, "it could help some seniors come out."

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Jaime May 10, 2013 at 10:42 am
The local, fresh fruit and vegetable market was a worthwhile addition to Douglaston. Obviously, itRead More did not receive the support of the community, at least not enough to make it a successful venture. This is sad. Every Sunday, rain or shine, I would stop at the market and purchase something. My favorite was the bakery stand. Often, when I stopped in the afternoon I would get two FREE French breads with my purchase. Parking was never a problem. The vendors where friendly and very informative. It was a perfect setting for the picturesque nature of this community. Too bad it is not returning.
Jaime May 9, 2013 at 03:02 pm
Unfortunately, according to the Douglas Manor Association, the fresh fruit and vegetable market willRead More NOT return this year. No specific reason was given other than this was at the initiative of the merchants or the market's organizers. And this..., just as we were beginning to enjoy the Long Island wines and the $34 per pound skirt steak, ordered two months in advance.
Evelyn Schechter May 2, 2013 at 07:33 am
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J Douglas Montgomery May 3, 2013 at 02:43 pm
The correct Date is the 21st of May at The Community Church of Douglaston, 2-4
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