According to the Brooklyn Paper, Councilman Vincent Gentile will announce the arrival of a much sought after Green Market – similar to that found in Union Square – since the first Bay Ridge farmers market closed in the late 90’s, due to lack of demand.

The current project’s interim home will reportedly be, rather appropriately, the parking lot of the now shuttered Key Food supermarket.

The Bay Ridge Green Market will start this Saturday, Oct 4th on 3rd ave and 94th st., starting at 8:00am to 5:00pm – and will feature produce, meat and fish.

Since closing in June, Key Food’s interior has been completely stripped, and construction of the new Walgreen’s – which Senator Golden maintains will service the community’s grocery needs through a ‘wish-list’ – is slated to begin in January.

(photo courtesy of Urban75)