Morning Mug: Sunrise Or Streetlight?
Take a guess — which one do you think it is? Leave your answer in the comments and I’ll post the correct answer later in the day. Photo by Allan Rosen
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Free Supplies Distribution And Medical Camp For Sandy Victims
Source: ICNA Relief USATo help aid victims of Superstorm Sandy who are now doing battle with the brutal cold snap that is affecting our region, Masjid Omar (The Islamic Center of Brighton Beach) and ICNA Relief USA will be partnering to bring a distribution of basic necessities and free medical
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Golden Sponsors Another Follow-Up Town Hall For Those Affected By Sandy
Photo by Erica ShermanJust a reminder that State Senator Marty Golden will be holding another in a series of follow-up town hall meetings for those affected by Superstorm Sandy, January 24, 7:00 p.m. at Public School 277, 2529 Gerritsen Avenue. Also, another reminder that the final day residents
Morning Mug: Wanted: Warmer Weather!
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Counseling Available For Those Unable To Cope With Sandy-Related Stress
Source: Kalexanderson / stresstips.com [http://stresstips.com]If you are feeling overwhelmed by the lasting repercussions from Superstorm Sandy, the Bay Improvement Group (BIG) will be partnering with Project HOPE to offer a 90-minute support group session with professional counselors for Sheepshead Bay residents impacted by the storm. The session
Morning Mug: Cityscape Sunset
Breathtaking. Shot at East 33rd Street and Avenue T in Marine Park. Photo by Anne Faulkner
Morning Mug: Trainspotting!
An excuse to play another one of my favorite songs ever: Deep Blue Day [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRbvTV0pLxE] by Brian Eno, from the film “Trainspotting,” with mesmerizing images shot from the International Space Station. Fun… Photo by Randy Contello [https://www.facebook.com/RandyCPhotography]
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Sheepshead Bay Footbridge Finally Reopens – Pedestrians, Rejoice!
Photo by Erica ShermanIt’s taken some serious beatings over the course of its 131-plus years of existence, most recently during the unprecedented swath of destruction unleashed by Superstorm Sandy, but after months of repairs by Department of Transportation contractors [/in-aftermath-of-sandy-footbridge-gets-much-needed-repairs/], Sheepshead Bay’s Ocean Avenue footbridge has finally reopened.
Golden And Other Local Pols Sponsor Legislation To Punish Hit And Run Drivers
State Senator Marty Golden. Photo by Erica ShermanLast year [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2012/05/sheepshead-residents-death-spurs-golden-to-urge-assembly-to-increase-penalties-for-hit-run-drivers/] , State Senator Marty Golden introduced a bill that would stiffen penalties for hit and run and drivers. The bill passed in the Senate but failed to gain traction in the Assembly [http://open.nysenate.
Morning Mug: “Rising Up In V Park”
I wasn’t 100 percent sure what was meant by the description sent along with the photo (used as the headline, in quotes), and then I realized the photographer must have meant the sun was rising over the park on Avenue V, and not that there was an uprising in
Puzzle: Another Photo Of Sand From The Post-Sandy Deluge Of Sand Images We’ve Received
I know, not the most creative title, but now, instead of photos of the bay and seagulls, I’m we’re inundated with photos of sand. Even the photographer jokes about it: > No Bay, swan, or seagull 😀 More sand than snow. You have no idea, brother. Here’s a
Alternate Side Parking Suspended In Observance Of Dr. Martin Luther King Day
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Source: DrMartinLutherKing.netWe received the following from the NYC Department of Transportation: > Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Monday, January 21 for Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect. You can download a