Wondering why it took an extra day to get service at Sheepshead Bay Road station? It’s partially because flood waters shorted out the electronics in the turnstiles and vending machines. When we came in via subway to Sheepshead Bay station at around 11:00 a.m. today – the first
new york state bar association
The following is a press release from the New York State Bar Association: ALBANY, NY (11/06/2012)(readMedia)– New Yorkers with legal problems related to Superstorm Sandy can receive free advice from volunteer lawyers through a program sponsored by the New York State Bar Association, President Seymour W. James,
Brainy Academy’s (1733 Sheepshead Bay Road) Viktoria Altman, whose home flooded during Hurricane Sandy, made the video above, capturing some of the devastation the storm caused throughout Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach, Brighton Beach and elsewhere in the “forgotten boroughs.”. It’s not just featuring the damage, though. Altman showcases
heating centers
With Hurricane Sandy relief efforts well underway, the largest challenge now is getting people – especially seniors and the disabled – out of homes lacking heat and hot water as temperatures continue to drop. To help with that, the city has expanded the number of daytime warming centers available, including many in
Source: niznoz/FlickrCouncilman Michael Nelson’s office needs your help to get power back to areas still blacked out from Hurricane Sandy. According to representatives for the councilman, his office is working closely with City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, the Office of Emergency Management and Con Edison to expedite restoration
Source: Deaks760 / FlickrHooray! Another amenity has returned for Southern Brooklyn commuters: Q and B subway service. Beginning just before rush hour this morning, the beleaguered Q line is now extended as far south as Brighton Beach station. The B line, for the first time since Hurricane Sandy, is now operating
elementary schools
Approximately 20 volunteers came out last night to greet the 24-foot-long truck and unload its haul of donations for Sheepshead Bay residents. (Photo: Erica Sherman)A group of friends and family living around P.S. 52 have worked hard to bring needed supplies to Sheepshead Bay while others have overlooked
As we well know by now, Hurricane Sandy didn’t just decimate homes and businesses, but also schools and other institutions that double as polling stations on Election Day. And with damage still present, and power outages in many locations, poll locations are being moved for many local voters. You
free food
Flatbush Shomrim will be distributing hot meals from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in Sheepshead Bay on Ocean Avenue between Avenue Y and Avenue Z. If anyone might know someone that is home bound they can send the address and to info@flatbushshomrim.org and Shomrim
Dennis Walcott
Mayor Bloomberg and Chancellor Walcott at P.S. 195Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Department of Education Chancellor Dennis Walcott visited P.S. 195 (131 Irwin Street) in Manhattan Beach this afternoon, touting the city’s snappy repairs and the return to school of thousands of students across the city. The elementary
national guard
The National Guard is currently giving out food packages in front of the Shorefront Y, 3300 Coney Island Avenue. They will be there until 5:00 p.m. today.
bergen beach
Although much attention has been paid locally to the problems in Gerritsen Beach and Coney Island/Seagate, few initiatives have kicked off to help those in that hard hit stretches of Sheepshead Bay, Plumb Beach, Brighton Beach and Manhattan Beach. Now, though, new collection points, recovery funds and housing initiatives