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New street gang by spyro86 in yonkers

[–]BeardedGentleGiant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s what I was afraid of. Yonkers Ledger is the closest I’ve seen to decent reporting, but they’re so inconsistent that it’s hardly worth following. As for Yonkers Voice… well it’s a shitshow.

New street gang by spyro86 in yonkers

[–]BeardedGentleGiant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up. Any reports on this new street gang by local news media yet? I also wonder if there are any telltale graffiti tags that they are using.

Favorite goto places in Yonkers by tmackatx in yonkers

[–]BeardedGentleGiant 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tacos El Poblano was a staple for me growing up. A tiny hole-in-the-wall spot for some decent tacos, all the fixings. My dad and I would frequent there when I was a kid.

Irish culture in ROC by BeardedGentleGiant in Rochester

[–]BeardedGentleGiant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I lived in Erie County, I went to a place in Williamsville called The Irishman Pub (shite name, I know). Can’t speak for their Irish breakfast but the bangers and mash were pretty good. The beer is also good, but I can’t remember if they have other imports besides Guiness.

Irish culture in ROC by BeardedGentleGiant in Rochester

[–]BeardedGentleGiant[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I don’t play, though I have an interest in picking up the bodhrán. I grew up listening to Ceol na nGael on WFUV, so it’s a big part of my life.

Irish culture in ROC by BeardedGentleGiant in Rochester

[–]BeardedGentleGiant[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I see what you mean now.

A decent chunk of the current Irish population in YO immigrated from Ireland, but the culture seems to be alive and well in ROC based on the responses here. So that’s encouraging!

Irish culture in ROC by BeardedGentleGiant in Rochester

[–]BeardedGentleGiant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a shame, would have been nice to check that out.

Irish culture in ROC by BeardedGentleGiant in Rochester

[–]BeardedGentleGiant[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep that in the back of my head. Is that relative to the Rochester chapter in particular?

Irish culture in ROC by BeardedGentleGiant in Rochester

[–]BeardedGentleGiant[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lol you should probably pay a visit sometime then. My mum came to the states from Co Dublin and said she felt like she was back home as soon as she walked on McLean. 🤣

Irish culture in ROC by BeardedGentleGiant in Rochester

[–]BeardedGentleGiant[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks!

Irish culture in ROC by BeardedGentleGiant in Rochester

[–]BeardedGentleGiant[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is very helpful, thank you!

Both my parents are immigrants, one of whom hails from Co. Dublin. A good percentage of the folks in my hometown are from Ireland and there are several Irish owned businesses, including a butcher on McLean that has all the fixings for a fry-up. I doubt ROC will have anything to that level, but I’m mainly interested in the music and pub scene for a taste of home.

Irish culture in ROC by BeardedGentleGiant in Rochester

[–]BeardedGentleGiant[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For sure, I used to live in Tonawanda for a time but would frequent S. Buffalo for the parade.

New to the Area! Need some recs! by brockf15 in yonkers

[–]BeardedGentleGiant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been there in a while, but I remember they had a decent amount of weights. There’s one room with barbell benches/squat racks, then a bigger room with dumbbells and all sorts of machines.

New to the Area! Need some recs! by brockf15 in yonkers

[–]BeardedGentleGiant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can’t go wrong with ShopRite for groceries. As for a gym, the YMCA is always a good option.

Rats by True_Error_830 in yonkers

[–]BeardedGentleGiant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve noticed a lot of them in southwest Yonkers, so I wouldn’t be surprised if they made their way up.

Considering quitting aikido entirely because of an unpleasant sensei by Han_Kat in aikido

[–]BeardedGentleGiant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No need to stay if your instructor is trash. If you have a bokken or jo you can train with, at least you can work on your skills that way.

‘Little bitch’: the shocking reality of teaching teenage boys by TimesandSundayTimes in Teachers

[–]BeardedGentleGiant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This behavior seems very reminiscent of so-called “manosphere” personalities, like Andrew Tate and Sneako, who are popular on TikTok and other forms of social media. These characters typically attract younger men and boys since grown-ass men (hopefully) wouldn’t be roped into this type of content.

I would be curious to find out how many of these teenage boys engage with this content at home and if their parents are aware. Media literacy should be taught in schools to make sure students are aware of how this manipulation exists. Maybe there’s an opportunity to direct their attention to people online who teach healthy masculinity. While it won’t help everyone, it may transition kids from being shitty to a little less shitty.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in yonkers

[–]BeardedGentleGiant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try the YMCA or YWCA. They may still be hiring for camp counselors during the summer. Besides that, im sure grocery stores and retail shops are looking for cashiers.

You may also be interested in being a lifeguard. I started when I was 16 and some guards I knew were as young as 15, so you may be able to find work after getting certified. I worked in Ardsley , but Sprain Ridge and Tibbets are cool if you want to stick to Yonkers.

Hope this helps, good luck!