Midweek Photo: The Kingsborough Boat Beat
At the Kingsborough marina, courtesy of Michael Hill Goldstein via Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sheepshead-Bites/125215944173471].
Ned Berke
Comment Issues
Over the past couple of days we’ve heard from a number of readers that their comments disappeared into the ether. I finally figured out the issue, and the comments should now be posted. If you don’t see your comment up, shoot me an e-mail [/contact/] and let me
Golden’s Concerts In The Park 2010: Full Schedule
The first of State Senator Marty Golden’s annual Concerts In The Park series is kicking off tomorrow night, and we’ve got the full schedule. Concerts are free and open to the public and begin at 7:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and
law offices
Lounge, Law Office And More For Sheepshead Bay Rd
With 1629 Sheepshead Bay Road nearing completion, the owner said he is in talks to bring a lounge to Sheepshead Bay Road. [/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/1629sheepsheadbayrd2.jpg]A nail salon previously occupied 1629 Sheepshead Bay Rd (Courtesy of Google Maps)Owner Rovshan Sharifov said he hopes to bring an
Tonight: BIG Planning Meeting For 20th BayFest
Kids enjoyed the games at BayFest 2010With BayFest 2010 [/tag/bayfest-2010/] still on our minds, organizers with Bay Improvement Group are already gearing up for next year’s extravaganza. BayFest 2011 will be the 20th anniversary of the event, and the group is getting a head start to throwing an
Arrest Made In Fatal Manhattan Beach Accident
The 23-year-old driver of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring that struck and killed a 52-year-old man last night in Manhattan Beach [/breaking-possible-fatal-accident-in-manhattan-beach/] has been arrested. Anthony Garcia was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, as well as for driving with a suspended license, after being picked
BREAKING: Fatal Accident In Manhattan Beach
Update [10:45 p.m.]: The victim was a 52-year-old Sheepshead Bay resident. The alleged driver has been brought to the station for question, but she reportedly denies being behind the wheel of the car. She said another man was driving and fled the scene. A man was struck by
More On Kruger Campaign Money Trail
Courtesy of NYS SenateFrom the New York Post [http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/probed_pol_bizarre_money_trail_oEwFC6GfLaB83K6hxvUaDN#ixzz0tUPF14Yb] : > Embattled Brooklyn state Sen. Carl Kruger last year tapped his campaign fund for $10,500 in payments to an obscure New Jersey company that operates out of
Should Livery Cabs Replace The MTA?
Photo by Arthur BorkoSheepshead Bites’ accidental mass transit expert Allan Rosen pointed out an interesting Brooklyn Eagle op-ed, in which former NYC Parks Commissioner Henry Stern argues that livery cabs and private enterprise should fill the void [http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=10&id=36518]
Going Away This Summer? Protect Your Home!
If you’ve been reading the Compstat reports from the 61st Precinct [/tag/compstat/] that we’ve been posting, you’ve noticed a huge up-tick in burglaries in our area. And with vacation season in full swing, many of us are leaving our homes an open target for would-be intruders.
electrical power
Con Edison Reduces Power to Southern Brooklyn
Courtesy of niznoz via FlickrCon Edison is asking customers in Gravesend, Manhattan Beach, Coney Island and Seagate to scale back on power usage while repairs are made throughout the day. The company is reducing the power supply by 5 percent to some 27,000 households in order to keep stress
Open Thread Mondays: Screw The Imperialists
I didn’t care much for the final game of the World Cup yesterday. I mean, I went to a bar and watched it – so I cared more than some of you. But I did it begrudgingly. You see, I didn’t want the Europeans to be in the finals.