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Sean Henry (Source: electseanhenry.com)Homeless advocate Sean Henry has formally announced his bid to unseat State Senator John Sampson, who is mired in legal troubles connected to corruption allegations. News of Henry’s campaign hit Politicker [http://politicker.com/2014/03/another-challenger-trying-to-unseat-john-sampson/] yesterday, and the campaign issued a press
beacon
Courtesy of the United States Coast GuardLate in the 19th century, Congress approved the construction of a lighthouse [http://www.uscg.mil/d1/antNewYork/lighthouses/ConeyIsland.asp] on the western end of Coney Island. The still-standing 124-year-old beacon has become the subject of a mini-documentary that aired last week on
erosion
Source: Wikimedia CommonsSenator Charles Schumer is asking the federal Department of Interior, or DOI, to put millions into projects that would restore Jamaica Bay after Superstorm Sandy, as well strengthen it as the barrier between waves and coastal communities in future storms. The projects would total $17.5 million and
corinne azrak
The Manhattan Beach esplanade the day after Superstorm Sandy.Residents of Manhattan Beach were left with more questions than answers after a meeting last night with a FEMA spokesperson that was meant to help people understand the mystifying world of federal disaster aid. The meeting was held by the Manhattan
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State Senator Marty Golden. Photo by Erica ShermanState Senator Marty Golden said he won’t support the New York Dream Act, legislation that would allow undocumented residents in New York to have access to tuition assistance for higher education. Up until recently, Golden wouldn’t have even needed to address
State Senator Marty Golden. Photo by Erica ShermanState Senator Marty Golden said he won’t support the New York Dream Act, legislation that would allow undocumented residents in New York to have access to tuition assistance for higher education. Up until recently, Golden wouldn’t have even needed to address
Don’t even think of complaining about the size of this bathroom. Consider yourself lucky that they’ve included a hand-towel holder.Looking for a new place to call home? Sheepshead Bites has got you covered. Our rental roundup is a new feature showcasing some of the deals on the
Now this is what a living room should look like.Looking for a new place to call home? Bensonhurst Bean has got you covered. Our rental roundup is a new feature showcasing some of the deals on the market now. If you know of a great place available for rent
bill brown
The Bill Brown Park’s bathroom can be seen in this screen shot from Google maps. The Parks Department will be spending $2.6 million to fix the bathroom in Bill Brown Playground [http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/billbrownplayground/] in Sheepshead Bay. The money is just for the bathroom – not
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Pinto (Source: Wikimedia Commons)Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, a rabbi with ties to the FBI investigation into Congressman Michael Grimm’s 2010 campaign fundraising [/fbi-continues-probe-on-congressman-michael-grimms-finances/], is going to be indicted in Israel for attempting to bribe officials, looting a charity and other charges, according to Haaretz [http://www.haaretz.com/news/
Betty Ann Canizio
Source: marsmet521/FlickrWith tax season serving as a good guise for scammers, it would be a good idea to take a cue from Betty Ann Canizio and be skeptical about random callers threatening you with prison time for a supposed debt. Democratic District Leader of the 49th Assembly District in
build it back program
Staten Island after the Hurricane Sandy (Source: Flickr photo by Desiree Arroyo) Build it Back [http://www.nyc.gov/html/recovery/html/homeowners/homeowners-renters.shtml], the city-run program to assist property owners in their recovery from Superstorm Sandy, has so far failed to help any of the 19,920 homeowners