It may have been a long time ago, but this photo of Sheepshead Bay Road from 1925 shows that the strip did, indeed, at one point long ago, actually have some interesting buildings. Particularly those in the background of this shot. Now, I’m not going to tell you which
lincoln restler
Down here in Sheepshead Bay, there’s not much reason for us to know Lincoln Restler’s name. He’s a progressive upstart who upset the entrenched Democratic clubs in Northern Brooklyn by running a grassroots campaign for District Leader, and has been consistently critical of the party in his
Those who live near the Avenue Y subway overpass – between East 15th Street and East 16th Street – have long known it to be the local pig-sty. But in recent months, the situation appears to have become unbearable. Garbage has continued to pile up on both sidewalks for months, with Department
Last week, I waxed poetic about the importance of local news in building communities, strengthening democracies and supporting economy [/open-thread-mondays-a-manifesto-for-hyperlocal/]. I suggested that it’s an oft-forgotten ingredient in the three-part recipe that forms the basic building blocks of American power and stability: local journalism, local government and local economies.
A message from our friends at the Shorefront YM-YWHA: The Shorefront YM-YWHA announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children attending Shorefront Y program age 18 years and under without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities
grimaldos mile
Source: wheany/FlickrI swim like I run. Slowly. And for short distances. And followed by heaving and, eventually, a nap I didn’t earn. So this Sunday’s event isn’t for me to take part in, but it should be fun for spectators – not to mention the party afterwards.
Police search the backyard of a Sheepshead Bites reader living near the scene of the crime.Residents watch the search efforts unfold from East 23rd Street and Avenue Z. (Photo by nolastname)Two thugs allegedly assaulted a man on Avenue Z between East 21 Street and East 22nd Street this
Photo by nolastnameFINAL UPDATE (11:00 p.m.): The incident related to an assault on Avenue Z between East 21st Street and East 22nd Street. All involved have been taken into custody. You can read the full story here [/assault-on-avenue-z-leads-to-intense-police-pursuit/]. Original post: Beginning at 9:30 p.m., we’ve
four borough neighborhood preservation alliance
The following was submitted by Ed Jaworski, president of the Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association and director of the Four Borough Neighborhood Preservation Alliance. Looking to get involved? E-mail Jaworski [coachedj@aol.com]. There was the fictional town of Mayberry in the popular 1960’s TV series, “The Andy Griffith Show.” Who
elementary schools
A message from the NYC Department of Education: Round 2 of the pre-kindergarten admissions process will begin on Monday, July 18. On that date, pre-k directories and applications will be available on the pre-kindergarten admissions web page [http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=4776&
legislations
Restivo (Source: NYDailyNews.com)A Bensonhurst native has put together a study that could fuel the efforts of local politicians to ban hookah sales to minors, and even prohibit them from indoor establishments. The 25-year-old graduate student at New York City College of Technology, Toni-Ann Restivo, has produced research some
missing child
We’ve received a lot of e-mails asking about coverage of the murder of Leiby Kletzky [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2011/07/breaking-missing-boy-found-dead-body-mutilated/] , an 8-year-old Borough Park resident who went missing yesterday. Kletzky was the victim of a horrific murder, in which his body was mutilated and disposed of in