parking tickets
Source: Adam E. Moreira via Wikimedia CommonsFrom the offices of Councilman David Greenfield: Councilman David Greenfield introduced legislation during today’s Stated City Council meeting that would increase parking and reduce the number of tickets drivers receive by requiring the city to clearly delineate where each bus stop specifically begins
row houses
Source: @LevysUniqueNYThis photo comes by way of the Levy’s Unique NY [http://levysuniqueny.com/], a tour guide group run by the Levy boys (dad and three sons). The Levys grew up near Ditmas Park and now hold all types of quirky New York tours, with a special focus on
bensonhurst park
Source: Ariful Islam Mithu via Wikimedia CommonsFor your daily, weekly or monthly dose of highbrow, check out a free Opera event happening tonight from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bensonhurst Park, located at Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue. The NYC Parks Department with Mayor Michael
3152 brighton 6th st
Source: Thorsten via Google MapsBritish-born star of Match Point, Lars and the Real Girl and The Pink Panther, Emily Mortimer, has nothing but love for Little Odessa. She calls [http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443537404577581454192689114.html] Tatiana’s at 3152 Brighton 6th Street her favorite restaurant for romantic dinners with
dead body
Photo courtesy of Eugene KomissarovA short while ago, reader and concerned citizen Eugene Komissarov sent in an odd note. It detailed an incident that occurred at 67th Street and 18th Avenue. His note read: > I’m at the scene of a strange and unusual incident. On 67th Street and
8 ave
Source: Nigel Cox via Wikimedia CommonsFrom the offices of Councilman David Greenfield: Councilman David G. Greenfield is working closely with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) to make sure that a number of street resurfacing projects underway across the district are completed in a timely manner with as few disruptions
ave v
Every summer, neighbors come together and plan block parties. It gives them a chance to hang out, form a camaraderie and celebrate the summer by truly owning the block. Sunday, August 19, on West Street between Avenue U and Avenue V, the orange cones prevented any cars from going down
brennan and carr
Source: MTAUnderrated? Underrated by who? I don’t feel underrated and I’m sort of sick of these “poor little southern Brooklyn” routines. Take this article in Brooklyn Exposed [http://ht.ly/d5TCY] titled, “What To Do In 9 Underrated Brooklyn” (what does that title mean, anyway?). It’s meant
27th senate district
Image courtesy of the office of State Senator David StorobinWhen she was a young girl, Klara Zubutova was detained as a prisoner at a concentration camp. Today, the Holocaust survivor is entitled to pension payments from the German government, which are not subject to taxation. Last week, Zubutova received a
1720 sheepshead bay rd
Bally’s Total Fitness at 1720-1728 Sheepshead Bay Road is undergoing renovations. A gym-goer sent us this photo of the Bally’s announcement. This means that parts of the gym will be closed for repair. Hopefully, they’ll finally clean up that pool. Oh, please let them dredge that pool,
70 bay st
Source: house.govOfer Biton, a top fundraiser for Congressman Michael Grimm has been arrested by the FBI. He stands accused [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/fbi-arrests-top-fundraiser-staten-island-rep-michael-grimm-article-1.1139005#ixzz246nBZM1N ] of of lying on his immigration documents. The New York Times reports [http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/18/nyregion/biton-fund-raiser-for-grimm-accused-of-immigration-fraud.html?
Arthur Engoron
Image courtesy of the offices of Mayor Michael BloombergThe hotly-debated plan [/lew-fidler-joins-fight-to-stop-livery-cab-street-hail-plan-named-as-plaintiff-in-lawsuit-against-city/] to sell 18,000 permits for cabs and 2,000 new medallions for wheelchair-accessible cabs to service the five boroughs has crashed. Last Friday, a judge rejected [http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/167060/judge-rejects-five-borough-taxi-plan?utm_source=