Puzzle: Golden Globules
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Ned Berke
Ocean Avenue Accident Victim Says He's Okay
UPDATE (11:05 a.m.): Waqar K., one of the injured in yesterday’s six car accident, who wrote in last night to let us know how he was feeling (original post is below), wrote in again to let us know about the condition of a third injured pedestrian. Waqar
Photos: Six Car Accident On Ocean Ave Puts Three In Hospital
Barbara H. was about to take the garbage out of her apartment on Ocean Avenue, just off Avenue U, when the phone rang. She chatted for a bit, hung up the phone, picked up the bag and made for the door. That’s when she heard what she described as
Breaking: “Massive, Massive Accident” On Ocean Ave, Ave U
UPDATE (6:20 p.m.): The full story is now online [/photos-six-car-accident-on-ocean-ave-puts-three-in-hospital/]. UPDATE (5:05 p.m.): We just returned from the scene and will have the full story with photos in a few minutes. It was actually a six car accident and three people were sent to the hospital.
David Weprin
BREAKING: Anthony Weiner Won The 9th Congressional District… Among Write-In Candidates
"I won! Er... sorta."It’s the biggest political upset of the century! Despite not being a designated candidate, former Congressman Anthony Weiner won the special election for the 9th Congressional District… at least among write-in candidates. The New York City Board of Elections released the break-down of
Video: Fidler Pushes Bill Requiring Public Hearings Before Bike Lane Installation
It’s no secret that City Councilman Lew Fidler is not one to coddle bike lane advocates. The pol has been painted by bicycling enthusiasts as a car-crazed obstructionist hell-bent on keeping his district’s yokels addicted to gasoline. But to locals, he’s a bit of a savior, winning
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Senator Kruger Seeks Redemption… Sort Of
The current political boundaries of Kruger's and Golden's districts. Kruger was key in implementing them. Now he supports legislation to make sure pols like him can't do this anymore.It seems that State Senator Carl Kruger [/tag/carl-kruger], who faces a long, hard legal
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Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department Offers EMT Classes
Our friends at the Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department (yes, they spell it with two T’s) asked us to post the following: > An Emergency Medical Technician class will be held at the Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department starting October 10th through March on Mondays and Thursdays, 7-10 p.m., and
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Brighton Neighborhood Association Moves After 34 Years, Says Landlord Pushed Them Out
Pat Singer in the BNA's storefront, which they're scheduled to vacate. (Photo by Erica Sherman)As the headquarters of the Brighton Neighborhood Association, Pat Singer’s colorful, tchocke-laden storefront has served as the relief center for embattled Brighton Beach tenants for 34 years. But after damages
Tonight: Community Board 15 Meeting
Community Board 15 will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Kingsborough Community College’s faculty dining room (2001 Oriental Boulevard). On the agenda are five zoning items, three for special permits to enlarge their homes, one for an extension of time to complete construction, and one to amend
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Bensonhurst BJ’s Gets Green Light From City Council
1752 Shore Parkway, the future home of BJ's (Source: PropertyShark.com)Our sister site Bensonhurst Bean has updated its story on Brooklyn Bay Center [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2011/09/bay-center-gets-city-councils-approval/] , a planned Thor Equities development at 1752 Shore Parkway that will have BJ’s as its primary
ANNOUNCING: A Taste Of Sheepshead Bay (Oct. 27)
Sheepshead Bites is proud to present A Taste of Sheepshead Bay, the first time in recent history that residents and food critics will be able to sample offerings from 20 local food establishments in one place for one price, while also enjoying live entertainment and affordable drinks. Our mission is