drawings
This is the photo a subway artist drew of me. I’m jacked.One time I was riding on the R-line when I noticed a young college-aged artist intensely looking at me while scribbling away on a notepad. At first I was a bit startled by the potentially crazy behavior
parking tickets
Councilman David GreenfieldCouncilman David Greenfield has found a niche in the world of local New York politics: making parking more fair. Having previously been subject to unfair tickets [/greenfield-wants-to-give-drivers-24-hours-notice-before-temp-parking-changes/] in his own experience and having successfully fought for motorists who have dealt with their own bogus tickets [/update-greenfield-wins-battle-for-those-unfairly-ticketed/], Greenfield is
coney island aquarium
A Navy Diver at the NY Aquarium. Source: US Navy via Wikimedia CommonsAfter nearly six months and $65 million in repairs, the New York Aquarium in Coney Island is set to reopen on May 25, according to a report [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/new-york-aquarium-coney-island-set-reopen-25-sea-lions-included-article-1.1308741?localLinksEnabled=false] in the
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New Utrecht Reformed ChurchA thrift sale is being organized at the New Utrecht Reformed Church to raise funds to help with the centuries old church’s restoration, according to a report [http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/thrift-sale-raise-funds-restoration-new-utrecht-reformed-church-2013-03-28-100000] by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. The sale will be held at the Parish
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Jason Clark (Source: Wikimedia Commons)Is Southern Brooklyn becoming Hollywood’s latest hot-spot? Late last February, Spider-Man 2 was being secretly filmed in Bensonhurst [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2013/02/amazing-spider-man-2-filming-in-bensonhurst-and-we-want-some-candid-photos-from-you/] and now, another big budget flick, The Candy Store, is heading to Brighton Beach, according to a report [http:
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Father Michael Gelfant. Source: Facebook. Click to enlargeFather Michael Gelfant, a pastor at the Saint Finbar Roman Catholic Church in Bath Beach, unleashed a tirade of complaints through his Twitter account against FDNY fines levied against his church, according to a report [http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/
bay ridge advocates for keeping everyone safe
State Senator Marty Golden. Photo By Erica ShermanState Senator Marty Golden continues to take heat over his opposition to speed enforcement cameras [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2013/03/bloomberg-golden-speed-cameras/] as a group of protesters descended upon his Bay Ridge office at 7408 Fifth Avenue demanding he change his stance on
State Senator Marty Golden. Photo By Erica ShermanState Senator Marty Golden continues to take heat over his opposition to speed enforcement cameras [/bloomberg-golden-speed-cameras/] as a group of protesters descended upon his Bay Ridge office at 7408 Fifth Avenue demanding he change his stance on the issue, according to a report
bensonhurst mafia
John Gotti. Source: FBI via Wikimedia CommonsDaniel Fama, a 48-year-old ex-convict and a former Gambino crime family associate, is being charged with the 1990 slaying of Bensonhurst contractor Edward Garofalo at the behest of John Gotti, according to a report [http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/gotti_ast_
The Nostrand Avenue building where Sergeny Mamontov chopped up his roommate, Aleksandr Zilbergleyt. Source: Google MapsA Brooklyn jury took only 15 minutes to convict Sergey Mamontov of brutally murdering his Sheepshead Bay roommate, Aleksandr Zilbergleyt, according to a report by the New York Daily News. The two shared an apartment
2033 86th Street
The location of the 2010 fire. (Source: Google Maps)Daniel Ignacio, the man who was found guilty for drunkenly starting a fire [/guilty-daniel-ignacio-arsonist-who-ignited-bensonhurst-fire-that-claimed-5-lives/] that killed five people, was sentenced to 25-years-to-life, according to a press release issued by the Kings County District Attorney’s office. On January 30, 2010, the
320 ave u
Eagle Cheese, Source: Michele R. via yelp.comThe mozzarella kings at Eagle Cheese are closing their doors forever, inspiring loyal patrons to cry tears of sadness, according to a report [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/big-cheese-bensonhurst-eats-calling-quits-shocked-patron-tears-article-1.1307004] by the New York Daily News. Eagle Cheese (320 Avenue U) is
hoboken
The Proposed Harbor Ring, Source: SI Live via harborring.orgNew York City bicycling enthusiasts have for years dreamed of creating a “harbor ring” that would link parts of New York and parts of New Jersey with an interconnected bike path. So far, there is a way to bike through Manhattan,
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David Greenfield Source: FacebookSomehow we missed this in our inbox, and the first two opportunities to vote have passed, so our apologies to readers and to Councilman David Greenfield. But… The time has come to vote on the $1 million in discretionary funding for projects to improve the neighborhoods of
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Joseph Brown Source: NYPD via nytimes.comJoseph Brown was released [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/b-klyn-man-released-false-arrest-article-1.1303558] from NYPD custody this past Friday in what may be his third false arrest, according to a report by the New York Daily News. Late last month, Brown was arrested [/three-wounded-one-dead-in-coney-island-shooting/] as
1916 adams special
Source: vintagemotoring.blogspot.comI stumbled across this incredibly fascinating [http://vintagemotoring.blogspot.com/2013/03/sheepshead-bay-speedway-race-may-13-1916.html] story posted by the fine folks at Vintage Motoring this week. The blog entry details the history of 1916 Adams Special, a proto-race car that blazed along the old Sheepshead Bay Speedway [/midweek-photo-screw-your-maxima/