Bridges
The Ocean Avenue footbridge [/tag/ocean-ave-footbridge/] connecting Sheepshead Bay and Manhattan Beach closed this morning, kicking off a two-and-a-half month process to rid the structure of shipworms [/sheepshead-bay-foot-bridge-close-2-5-months-fight-worm-infestation/]. The bridge was originally slated to close at the beginning of March, but foul weather caused delays until today. The Department of
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Walking is cheaper. But maybe not when your clothes are made of Metrocards. Photo via Atomische * Tom Giebel/Flickr [https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomische/6647262687/in/photolist-b8oXBn-EgqFM-48Gaum-j4FAeX-iHxKY-jSKbAz-biPyLr-BnqT8-4bcPQg-9GZ377-4B1KC6-6W94xn-p171ba-6LoXEv-6dg6gp-mXufS-6Edrh6-cMBuM5-W6ZBK-Jdw3-4UUrgs-Y8JoP-9j9uoF-Yf333-W6ZSD-dCQBg6-48AwHP-5Rb5eJ-hrGv-Yf3s1-4YJ3NG-4YJ3Es-4YJ3rL-4YDLsc-4YDLfc-4YJ2Md-4YDKMV-c2t6M3-bqod4n-24R7Zh-5oXQd2-dCpTzp-Q52Mw-8btagz-8dZ6f9-q8y8U2-Q54Ho-8uXYC
2443 ocean ave
2443 Ocean Avenue (Source: Google Maps)A long overgrown and litter strewn lot at 2443 Ocean Avenue will soon become the construction site for a planned six-story, 28-unit residential development. The developer, Bernard Weingarten, of Mesivta Haichel HaTorah, has owned the property since 1975, according to [http://www.yimbynews.com/
bridge tolls
Walking is cheaper. But maybe not when your clothes are made of Metrocards. (Source: Atomische * Tom Giebel/Flickr)Straphangers are going to be doling out more at the fare box, and motorists more at the toll booths, when the latest MTA hikes go into effect this Sunday. On mass transit,
toll hikes
Walking is cheaper. But maybe not when your clothes are made of Metrocards. (Photo by Atomische-Tom Giebel/Flickr [https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomische/6647262687/in/photolist-b8oXBn-EgqFM-48Gaum-j4FAeX-iHxKY-jSKbAz-biPyLr-BnqT8-4bcPQg-9GZ377-4B1KC6-6W94xn-p171ba-6LoXEv-6dg6gp-mXufS-6Edrh6-cMBuM5-W6ZBK-Jdw3-4UUrgs-Y8JoP-9j9uoF-Yf333-W6ZSD-dCQBg6-48AwHP-5Rb5eJ-hrGv-Yf3s1-4YJ3NG-4YJ3Es-4YJ3rL-4YDLsc-4YDLfc-4YJ2Md-4YDKMV-c2t6M3-bqod4n-24R7Zh-5oXQd2-dCpTzp-Q52Mw-8btagz-8dZ6f9-q8y8U2-Q54Ho-8uXYCC-
budgets
Walking is cheaper. But maybe not when your clothes are made of Metrocards. (Source: Atomische * Tom Giebel/Flickr)Straphangers are going to be doling out more at the fare box, and motorists more at the toll booths, when the latest MTA hikes go into effect this Sunday. On mass transit,
atvs
Kenneth Proveaux crashed in the ballfields near Gerritsen Avenue, a popular place for ATV enthusiasts who ride illegally in the parkland. (Source: Google Maps)Gerritsen Beach resident Kenneth Proveaux, 49, died yesterday following an off-roading accident on an ATV in the Marine Park ballfields along Gerritsen Avenue. Proveaux, a Beacon
1305 kings highway
Photo by Erica ShermanBrighton Beauty Supply [http://www.brightonbeautysupply.com/] closed down its 1724 Sheepshead Bay Road location this week, citing continued losses since Superstorm Sandy. The business shuttered the storefront on March 15 after approximately seven years in business, according to a manager with the company. “It’s not
1650 sheepshead bay rd
Mmm. Sexy.THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: Vegetarians must have a tough time of it in Sheepshead Bay. Unlike neighborhoods to the north, we lack earthy digs slinging grass-fed kale chips and praise-be-to-seitan mock meats. For the most part, it’s pizza, uninspired Buddhist’s Delight, and a couple of Middle
50 ave x
John Dewey High School (Source: Google Maps)A John Dewey High School (50 Avenue X) student is in hot water after allegedly slipping his cellphone up a teacher’s skirt and snapping a photo – and then sharing it on Facebook. The New York Post reports [http://nypost.com/2015/03/
high schools
John Dewey High School (Source: Google Maps)A John Dewey High School (50 Avenue X) student is in hot water after allegedly slipping his cellphone up a teacher’s skirt and snapping a photo – and then sharing it on Facebook. The New York Post reports [http://nypost.com/2015/03/
Café Dushanbe
Cafe Dushanbe replaces Cafe RokhatCafe Rokhat at 1788 Sheepshead Bay Road is now dubbed Cafe Dushanbe, after a signage change late last month. But lovers of the previous Tajik restaurant need not worry – it remains the same kitchen staff turning out pretty much the same menu. According to an employee,