This came in from Borough President Marty Markowitz’ office. We’re not sure if “other routes” includes the B4, which serves many elderly residents and will see weekend service eliminated, but we thought we’d pass it along for those who may be interested: > BP MARKOWITZ, ELECTED OFFICIALS, DISABILITY
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[http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/2606875388/in/photostream]Courtesy of wallyg via FlickrSeventeen men were indicted and a dozen medical supply companies were raided last week for their alleged involvement in a health care scam that netted more than $3 million for the conspirators. Most of those involved hailed
The Guider Avenue / East 8th Street bridge is almost entirely gone, with only a couple of supports and steel spans remaining. If you haven’t noticed, there have been late-night/early-morning lane closures [/new-belt-parkway-lane-closures-guider-street-bridge/] since the beginning of the month. Construction began in February [/guider-ave-bridge-closed-construction-begins/] to remove the overpass, and
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After we posted our article last week about a supposed cohort of State Senator Marty Golden intimidating constituents with “psychopathic” petitioning [/psychopathic-petitioner-making-rounds-in-bay-area/], the editor of Atlas Shrugs in Brooklyn, John Galt, wrote to us assuring the piece’s validity. If you don’t remember, a man was seen making rounds
With the fiscal crisis so deep it’s only eclipsed by the leadership crisis, massive budget cuts are coming down the pipeline. No one, no group, no organization or service will be spared. Except, that is, for the Orthodox Jewish communities. State Senator Carl Kruger is calling an $18 million
With both the city and state in budget lock-down, neighborhoods across the borough are facing belt-tightening. But it’s hard to hear through the din of constituent outrage at politicians to know exactly what that means. The Manhattan Beach Community Group is featuring a special guest to help you grasp
CHECK OUT THE NEW SHEEPSHEAD BITES FACEBOOK PAGE [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sheepshead-Bites/147747914289]! So a lot of people have been asking us, “Hey, Sheepshead Bites, why don’t I see you on Facebook anymore?” Well, Facebook, the bunch of jerks, banned us. It happened a while ago, and
I went to the Mermaid Parade yesterday, but I just didn’t feel like “workin’ it.” I didn’t want to lug around my camera, or bother people for quotes or anything like that. I went with a friend; it was my day off and I was there to have
A car exiting the Belt Parkway at Exit 8 lost control, slamming into a parked car before exploding into flames, according to police on the scene . The accident occurred on Friday, June 18, at around 7:40 p.m. The driver, a woman, was taken to the hospital for minor
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Courtesy of schools.nyc.govJulianna Reynolds became the first recipient of the Mary Powell Award for Community Service [/legendary-local-advocate-inspires-student-award/] during Marine Park Junior High School’s annual awards ceremony this past Wednesday. Reynolds is a Gerritsen Beach resident who works with Gerritsen Beach Cares, an organization that helps clean up
Courtesy of Piotr Redlinski // The New York TimesDid you know there are organized scuba trips departing from Sheepshead Bay? Yep, there are, and New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir rode along with some scuba students on their first trip. The divers came aboard with Captain Bill Reddan of the
Grand Larceny Auto goes up and up and up. Yawn… People – park in well-lighted areas, lock your cars, and leave nothing of value in view. I’d like to be able to report someday soon that G.L.A. is on the decline! Well, at least Burglary is down this