car chase
We just got word that there is a police pursuit on and around the Belt Parkway and the suspect is believed to have hit two cars while making his getaway. Police were chasing an allegedly stolen Honda Odyssey heading eastbound on the Belt Parkway between Coney Island Avenue and Knapp
pedestrian struck by car
The driver of a motorcycle and a female pedestrian were both sent to the hospital after an accident on Ocean Avenue around 1:00 p.m. today. According to our tipster, the woman was crossing the street on Ocean Avenue between Avenue W and Avenue X, when a motorcycle heading
Board of Standards and Appeals
Minutes after posting about the development on the Homecrest-Midwood border that’s pissing off neighbors [/the-bsa-hates-us-how-do-we-stop-it/] – and the Board of Standards and Appeals’ ruling to let it go forward despite community objections – we received the following letter. In it, Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association president Ed Jaworski implores Councilman Mike Nelson and
east 12th st
Source: NYDailyNews.comI’d say “There goes the neighborhood,” but the neighborhood came and went so many times that I’m beginning to suspect it’s a well-heeled prostitute. > Neighbors on a Homecrest block are outraged over what they call a hulking eyesore rising in their midst. > City
Source: TravelPod.comIf you don’t know why we’re flying the Chilean flag, than you haven’t been watching the news today [http://news.google.com/news/more?q=chile&hl=en&prmd=ivnbm&resnum=4&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ncl=d-OsDPFniVaz3mMZeSjYmQugaAjCM&
Police closed off East 16th Street around Avenue V for some time after after 11:00 a.m., when a turning truck got into an uncomfortable position with an Acura. We don’t want to speculate too much about what happened here, but it looks like the 18-wheeler truck went
dessert
Is Sheepshead Bay ready for its own gourmet cupcake vendor? Well, at least two locals and hundreds of Facebook fans think so. Signs went up for Cupcake Kings at 1613 Voorhies Avenue (off Sheepshead Bay Road) weeks ago, but little information was available other than “Coming Soon!” Then the owners
The Department of City Planning will be holding a public meeting tonight, October 12 to discuss the Vision 2020 “Comprehensive” Waterfront Plan. At this meeting, City Planning will give a presentation, which will be followed by an opportunity for public comment. Sheepshead Bay and Southern Brooklyn must be heard! As
diners
Source: Google MapsEmployees at Kings Plaza Diner (4124 Avenue U) will be serving up their last meal on October 24, according to those who’ve talked to the owner. Rumors about the beloved diner’s demise have been swirling for years, but Courier-Life reported in January [/kings-plaza-diner-to-close/] that it might
gun
Source: oceanausa.comWe’ve heard a gun of some kind has been found on a secondary roof in the upscale Oceana Condominiums Development on Brighton Beach Avenue. We don’t know the full story yet, but know NYPD officers are on the way to retrieve it… … and that’s too
blackstone hotel
It’s been a while since we’ve had an entry into our Postcard series [/tag/postcard/], but good things come to those who wait. This dynamic piece captures a diver in midair over what the postcard calls “Stillwater Lagoon” in Manhattan Beach. While we know the Blackstone Hotel had
Good bye awesome weather… > Notification issued on 10/11/10 at 8:30 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Manhattan,Queens,Brooklyn and The Bronx.