fresh creek
The latest phase of the overhaul of seven bridges along the Belt Parkway [/belt-parkway-boondoggle-lane-closures-begin-today/] will kick off early next month, and drivers are going to be diverted onto a temporary bridge at Fresh Creek. Beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 4 [UPDATED], all three lanes of
Shot January 28 by Erica Sherman in front of Pathmark on Nostrand Avenue and Avenue Y. She writes: > The gentleman pictured, whose name escapes me, came up to me after I finished my food shopping and was waiting for a car service to take me and my packages home.
county recovery towing
On Monday we wrote about a predatory tow company in Sheepshead Bay that charges illegal rates [/predatory-towing-service-charges-shoppers-illegal-fees/] for unhooking, but what should you do if you find yourself on the hook and don’t want to pay the fine? One thing you don’t do is this. When a client
Rasputin owner Michael Levitis has agreed to a plea deal with federal prosecutors investigating a possible pay-to-play scheme focused on State Senator Carl Kruger. Levitis was arrested last summer [/kruger-subject-of-corruption-investigation/] for his alleged role as an intermediary between business owners wanting help from the politician, and was recorded telling another
joe dorinson
We’re running it a bit close to the event (sorry!), but for all those history and pop culture buffs out there, Kings Bay YM-YWHA is holding an event you should definitely check out. “Theatre is Paramount in Brooklyn,” presented by Long Island University’s Professor Joe Dorinson, will trace
humors
Sheepshead Bites is proud to announce proofreading services for the area’s small businesses. Whether it’s menus, signs, advertisements or business cards, evidence (look up) around town has us convinced you’re going to need it. Unless you enjoy looking silly. If that’s the case, fine. Don’t
Community Board 15 is holding its February meeting tonight at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at Kingsborough Community College, 2001 Oriental Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11235, Faculty Dining Room. Come get involved with your community.
Black cats are one of the few superstitions I have. Photo taken by Lisanne Anderson on Plumb 3rd Street at Harkness Avenue.
… to spring-like weather. Mother Nature, you tease. The sidewalks were finally clear. Patches of green grass were visible. The smell of earth filled our noses. It was nice. It was really, really nice. But then you had to go and give us a “wintry mix.” Jerk. What’s the weather-related
Chipp Neopolitan Pizza, at 2971 Ocean Avenue, is celebrating its grand opening tomorrow by feeding the poor… college students. Poor college students. Well, not necessarily poor – but hungry. They’ll be feeding hungry college students. Sure, the pizzeria has enjoyed a successful “soft” opening for several months now, with sales
Yeah, I know. It’s west, and that’s dusk. But whatever. Good morning. Photo by Laura Fernandez.
alternate side of the street parking
The New York City Department of Transportation has suspended Alternate Side Parking Regulations Citywide for Monday, February 21, for Presidents Day. All other regulations, including parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.