2718 ave u
Source: lostnewyorkcity.blogspot.comTravel Channel foodie Anthony Bourdain announced over the weekend that he had finished filming the final episode of his highly successful “No Reservations” TV show, and he chose local staple Jay & Lloyds at 2718 Avenue U to wrap up the show’s run. Bourdain will be
1226 kings highway
Capital One Bank at 1226 Kings Highway (Source: Google Maps)Three banks along Kings Highway were robbed in a matter of 30 minutes on Friday by one speedy thief. The crime wave started at about 2:15 p.m., when the male robber entered Apple Bank at 1321 Kings Highway.
andrew
Gravesend Bay. Source: Jim Henderson via Wikimedia CommonsLast week, Assemblyman William Colton announced a lawsuit against the city over [/assemblyman-william-colton-fights-to-block-a-waste-transfer-station-from-moving-into-bensonhurst/] plans to build a waste transfer station at Bay 41st Street near Gravesend Bay. The location is on the site of a former incinerator that had been blamed for rising
sale of body parts
Source: Erica Sherman via Sheepshead BitesOn a serious note, State Senator Martin J. Golden announced that the State Senate passed legislation he sponsored which prohibits the sale and purchase of human organs, other than blood and ocular tissue. In a release, Senator Golden stated, “Amid scandals involving the illegal buying,
bike paths
Look, Lance Armstrong wears a helmet. Source: Denkfabrikant via Wikimedia CommonsA new bill requiring all New York City bike riders to wear helmets is under consideration by City Council. The bill was proposed yesterday by Councilman David Greenfield. “Helmets save lives, plain and simple. It is common sense, but we
d train
Chaos ensued on the D Train in Bensonhurst last night when a young man holding a baby got into a fight with a female rider. The young man confronted the rider on account of her loud phone conversation. The rider became furious and pepper-sprayed the boy, who still had the
marty noble
Source: Kanesue via Wikimedia CommonsBensonhurst-born Johnny Franco will be inducted into the Mets’ Hall of Fame on June 3, before an afternoon game at Citi Field. Franco will become the 26th member of the team’s Hall of Fame. “Growing up rooting for the Mets, it’s an honor, and
4th ave
Source: Manny Broussard via Wikimedia CommonsState Senator Martin J. Golden will host his 10th Annual Senior Fair today in the St. Patrick’s Auditorium at 9511 4th Avenue, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The fair is aimed at giving local seniors an opportunity to learn of the
Cannoli
[/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/cannoli2.jpg]Governor Andrew Cuomo has asked New Yorkers to add their own artistic touch to the state’s iconic “I Love New York” tourism campaign. Cuomo put the creative call out for folks to submit artwork showcasing what they love about the state. He intends
Lacrosse
Source: Yarnalgo via Wikimedia CommonsNYC & Company [http://www.citylimits.org/events/venue/39657/nyc-company] is hosting the NYC Mayor’s Cup Lacrosse All-Star Games [http://www.nycmayorscup.com/] this Saturday, June 2 through Sunday June 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The inaugural NYC Mayor’s
bus crash
Police and ambulances rushed to assist a special needs school bus crash at Shore Parkway and West 2nd Street early this morning. Eight passengers with developmental disabilities were aboard the bus. Luckily no one was harmed in the crash according to DNAinfo.com [http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20120531/gravesend/
recycling center
It’s a common site: Elderly women and men pushing grocery carts filled with bottles and cans. Sometimes, they rifle through public bins and other times, it’s private trash. It’s not easy work, especially for a septuagenarian, and the reward is often worth less than the effort. Yet,