A Fundraising Campaign For The Family Of Hugo Garcia, Bagels By The Park's Deliveryman, Who Died In Tragic Accident

Hugo Garcia 

Photo courtesy of www.gofundme.com

Dear Carroll Gardeners, you may have heard by now about the tragic death of Hugo Garcia, a bicycle delivery man who worked for Bagels By The Park, right here in our neighborhood.

On January 1st, he was killed in Sunset Park on his way to work on his bike, when a taxi driver opened his car door, right in Hugo's path. Hugo was thrown off his bike and hit by another vehicle.
He passed away shortly afterwards at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn.

His friends and co-workers have organized a Go-Fund-Me campaign to help his family in Guatemala. The goal is a modest $,2000 of which $540 have been raises as of this morning. 

Let us fulfill this goal and hopefully surpass it. We can do this! Please click here and contribute.

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After Short Break, 'Bagels By The Park' Back, With Slightly New Decor

About two weeks ago, I received a few emails from readers, who reported that "Bagels By The Park" at 323 Smith Street, a popular early morning stop for many F train riders, was closed.
Turned out that the place was only closed for vacation. But when the bagel place reopened during this last week-end, it became apparent that the place has been spruced up. The new lighting and newly exposed beams look very nice.



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No, No! " Bagels By The Park" Not Closing...Just Taking A Vacation

My email box started filling up with messages from readers early Friday morning. "Any idea what is happening over at Bagels By The Park? They were closed this morning, when I walked by." wrote one person. Another reader reported that " the windows were taped up, when I tried to get my coffee. What's going on?" And a third asked "Hey, Katia, you mostly know what's happening in the neighborhood. Do you know why the bagel joint is closed?"

Frankly, I had no clue, so I took my camera over to # 323 Smith Street, at the corner of President Street. Yes, it is true that the place where most neighborhood residents buy their morning java on their way to the F train, is closed.
It seems that Carroll Gardeners will need to get their brew and bagel someplace else, but ...only until September 7th. You see, the place is closed for vacation. That's all. Mystery solved!


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