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Sheepshead Bites posted an article about the ongoing heat wave warnings for our area and tips on how to stay cool. Read the article here [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/]. In the meanwhile, follow these tips from the National Weather Service [http://www.erh.noaa.gov/okx/ExcessiveHeat.html] to keep
flowers
Apparently, the police have been cracking down on illegal flower vendors throughout Brooklyn. Florists complained that unlicensed flower stands were costing them between $5,000 and $10,000 a week, according to TLJ-News [http://www.tlj-news.com/2012/05/25/exclusive-%E2%80%93-nypd-confiscating-flowers-from-illegal-vendors-in-borough-park/] . Around holidays, that number skyrockets. The
1605 46th st
The NYPD released a video that shows the two men suspected of spray-painting swastikas [/swastika-graffiti-spraying-continues-over-the-weekend/] on a store gate, truck and other places. The vandalism on film occurred at Fischman’s Food Center at 4421 16th Avenue and around the corner at 1605 46th Street, according to DNA Info [http:
parking meters
Source: Marlith via Wikimedia CommonsThe Department of Transportation has asked for companies to submit Statements of Qualification if they are interested in managing and operating the city’s parking meters. Companies will have to run a designated number of parking spaces to be considered and have $100 million in collateral.
Advertisements
Source: Bartosz Senderek via Wikimedia CommonsSenator Diane Savino’s bill to allow advertising on lottery tickets has passed in Senate. Savino’s belief is that the advertising would bring in millions of dollars for education, without raising taxes. She is an advocate of money raised through advertising on governmental properties
bills
Source: Senator Martin Golden's officesAn unfortunate loophole in New York’s legislation for prosecuting those charged with viewing child pornography was finally closed on Saturday. Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator Marty Golden and other legislative leaders struck a deal to make viewing kiddie porn a felony crime. The initial
fort hamilton pkwy
Last week, police questioned and arrested the man they believe sexually assaulted [/police-need-help-finding-n-line-sexual-predator/] a 15-year-old girl at the Fort Hamilton subway station last month. Mario Escudero-Flores, 29, has been charged with sexual misconduct, forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child, according to All Media NY [http://www.allmediany.
same sex marriage
Just about two weeks after taking office [/video-storobin-sworn-in-welcomed-by-senate-majority-leader/], newbie Senator David Storobin [/tag/david-storobin/] proposed bill SB 7712, [http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S7712-2011]which would repeal same-sex marriage in New York. “The government has thrust upon the people of this state a definition of marriage that violates their
the square
Source: TheGirlsNY via FlickrLast week, court proceedings started on a mob trail [/l-b-spumoni-gardens-recipe-reason-behind-mob-beatdown/] that involves everything from murder and extortion to L&B Spumoni Gardens at 2725 86th Street. Alleged Colombo mob man Francis Guerra faces charges of being involved in the murders of underboss Joe Scopo and nightclub
1904 surf ave
Source: Newyorkbob via Wikimedia CommonsThe Brooklyn Cyclones [/tag/cyclones/] play their season opener tonight. They’re squaring off against the Staten Island Yankees at MCU Park at 1904 Surf Avenue. This year’s team is one of the youngest in franchise history with eight teenagers on the roster. One of
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Protesters in front of the depot (Photo: Allan Rosen)Sheepshead Bites transit columnist Allan Rosen was with members of the Bensonhurst West End Community Council (BWECC), Assemblyman William Colton, Councilman Vincent Gentile, Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny and local strap-hangers during a recent rally at Ulmer Park Depot at 25th Avenue near
arrests
We just got wind of this story and, though we may be a bit late, we wanted to report on the latest for Vitaly Borker [/tag/vitaly-borker/], local internet thug. Borker was busted for bashing customers who emailed him to complain about the counterfeit sunglasses on his DecorMyEyes.com website