east 14th st
We received the following press release from the Flatbush Shomrim: In response to recent reports from local and federal law enforcement agencies that Identity Theft is at all time high in our community, Flatbush Shomrim has arranged a FREE on-site shredding event before Pesach. The FREE shredding event is scheduled
barbecue
It’s with a heavy heart and empty stomach that we’re forced to announce that Grillin’ On The Bay and the Brooklyn Chili Smackdown have been canceled for 2013. The event, New York City’s only sanctioned barbecue contest, is another unfortunate victim of the ravages of Hurricane Sandy.
east 17th st
Muni-Meters across the Sandy-damaged areas have been removed and replaced with traffic cones.ONLY ON SHEEPSHEAD BITES: The Department of Transportation cut down and removed dozens of Muni-Meter machines this week. But instead of suspending parking regulations on affected streets, the agency is asking residents to walk several blocks to
1717 sheepshead bay rd
KamaSutra sex toy shop got neighbors all hot and bothered when it opened in 2010 [/sheepshead-sex-shops-opening-slammed-by-neighbors/], but gained some sympathy when it became one of the first stores to make clear it wasn’t reopening after Superstorm Sandy [/this-holes-for-rent-flood-ravaged-sex-shop-closes-doors-for-good/] got it all wet and dirty. Seemingly overnight, a new T-Mobile
86th street
The location of the 2010 fire. (Source: Google Maps)The man who sparked a blaze in a Bensonhurst tenement in 2010, ending five lives, is now facing 25 years to life after a jury found him guilty yesterday. Daniel Ignacio, 31, was convicted for the arson murder of five people,
3000 ave x
Source: Wikimedia CommonsThe Panel for Educational Policy, which has the final say on closing schools in New York City, voted last night to approve plans to phase out and ultimately shutter Sheepshead Bay High School and 21 other schools at the end of this semester. Much like the closure hearing
3093 ocean ave
The 61st Precinct Community Council Meeting will meet at 7:30 p.m., March 13, at the Bainbridge Center, 3093 Ocean Avenue. The Community Council is comprised of concerned residents and top brass from the 61st Precinct, and offers neighbors an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns about crime
It’s that time of year again! As we reported earlier today, Democratic District Leader Ari Kagan publicly announced he is running [/video-ari-kagan-campaign-kickoff-marred-by-heckler-calling-him-a-foot-soldier-for-kgb/] for the 48th Councilmanic District, officially kicking off the beginning of a heated campaign that appears to have at least five primary contenders, and a likely general
alan maisel
And they’re off! The race for the 48th District of the City Council, currently occupied by term-limited Councilman Michael Nelson, officially kicked off yesterday as 45th Assembly District Leader Ari Kagan became the first candidate to officially throw his hat in the ring. But it wasn’t without drama.
bad weather
I am literally – literally – foaming at the mouth of the thought of spring. I’m so eager for the warm weather that when I first stepped outside this morning, into the 50+ degree weather, I said “hot diggity ” and stripped down to my boxers, mixed up some mojitos and sat
budget
Source: Jamie Adams via Wikimedia CommonsIt appears the New York State budget will be delivered on time for the third year in a row – a noteworthy accomplishment rising out of Albany’s dysfunction. But, in getting it done, legislators have postponed decision-making on some of the more controversial topics, including
Source: Jamie Adams via Wikimedia CommonsIt appears the New York State budget will be delivered on time for the third year in a row – a noteworthy accomplishment rising out of Albany’s dysfunction. But, in getting it done, legislators have postponed decision-making on some of the more controversial topics, including