Open Thread Mondays: It’s Monday…
… and here’s your open thread.
Ned Berke
Wheeler’s Becomes Wheelers, As New Sign Goes Up
What was once Wheeler’s is now Wheelers, reflecting America’s disillusionment with apostrophes. Sorry, I meant to say “Americas disillusionment…” The venerable bar and grill at 1705 Sheepshead Bay Road took down their rather defeated-looking sign last week, replacing it with a classy black sign with gold-embossed lettering, a
arthur forman
Tonight: MBNA Meets To Discuss Safety, Education
From our friends at the Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Association: Please join us for the next meeting of the Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Association (MBNA) Monday – November 7 ,2011 – 8:00pm @ PS 195 Elementary School (131 Irwin Street) Topics of Discussion * Crime and Security in Manhattan Beach * Latest reports from officers of
Photo: Car Jumps Median Of Coney Island Ave Overpass
Man, I wish we had a better photo of this one. We’re glad, though, that reader Anastasia at least sent this one, letting us know about the late-night accident on Saturday on the Coney Island Avenue bridge over the Belt Parkway at Guider Avenue. Sent to us at 1:
Golden Kicks Off Gift Drive For Military Families
The following is a press release from State Senator Marty Golden’s office: Brooklyn- State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C, 22nd District) today is announcing the kick off of his annual holiday troop drive and is asking the community to once again show its gratitude for our soldiers and support
MBNA Meets This Monday!
From our friends at the Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Association: Please join us for the next meeting of the Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Association (MBNA) Monday – November 7th2011 – 8:00pm @ PS 195 Elementary School (131 Irwin Street) Topics of Discussion: * Crime and Security in Manhattan Beach * Discussion on “budget cuts” affecting our
east 23rd st
Sign Reminds Neighbors Not To Be An A-Hole
Reader Richie spotted this on a car on East 23rd Street. It’s hard to read, but it says “Please don’t be an asshole. Use 1 space for 1 car.” I think we need a whole series dedicated to “Please don’t be an asshole” signs. Here’s one
justice department
Yet Another Medicare Fraud Bust In Southern Brooklyn
A totally unrelated photoIs this really news anymore? Bensonhurst Bean reports: > A federal Medicare fraud task force has charged five individuals with conspiring to launder profits from defrauding Medicare at three local medical clinics. > According to an FBI press release [http://www.fbi.gov/newyork/press-releases/2011/brooklyn-medicare-fraud-strike-force-charges-12-individuals-for-participating-in-health-care-fraud-schemes-totaling-more-than-95-million]
cherry hill gourmet market
Civics Urged To Fight Cherry Hill’s Attempts To Legalize Market Use In Special Zoning District
Bay Improvement Group President Steve Barrison spoke at last night’s Sheepshead Bay / Plumb Beach Civic Association meeting, explaining the importance of the neighborhood’s Special Purpose District, and urged residents to join in protecting it. The presentation came as Barrison and others seek to unite and fight off plans
Tomorrow: Senator Golden Holds Town Fair, Featuring City Agencies
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Hit-And-Run Drag Racer Hospitalizes Two Teens
Screenshot from ABC report.Two 12-year-old boys were the victims of a hit-and-run in Gravesend last night, leaving one in critical condition and the other hospitalized with leg injuries. The two teens were riding one bicycle – with one of the boys on pegs – near East 4th Street and Avenue S
bait and tackle shops
Neal Lauro, Last Surviving Founder Of Stella Maris, Passes Away At 86 Years Old
Courtesy of NewNewYork2010 via FlickrNeal Lauro, the last remaining member of the six brother team that founded Sheepshead Bay-staple Stella Maris Fishing Station, passed away in his sleep early Sunday. He was 86 years old. Lauro, along with brothers Mike, Salvatore, Anthony, Tony and Joseph, partnered to found Stella Maris