Overall, crime for the week before Valentine’s Day dropped more than 36 percent compared to the same time frame in 2009. Most significantly, the number of break-ins constituting burglary dropped 80 percent, with only one this week as compared to five in 2009. The only crime to increase this
Bodegas
Back in May of 2009, we raved about the new little coffee and newspaper shop on Avenue X [/do-you-dukan/] named Dukan. And we made it educational, by telling you about the meaning of dukan (a shop or store in many, many languages). Well, unfortunately Dukan – at 2321 Avenue X – has
boost mobile
The new Boost Mobile at 1505 Sheepshead Bay Road opened up earlier this week. They’re still waiting on a sign to be installed, but business is up and running. We’ve all seen the ads that are – literally – everywhere, so I don’t need to tell you what Boost
bagel stop
When Bagel Stop closed down in December [/sheepshead-bays-bagel-stop-closes/], we began wondering who would take up that prime real estate next to the train station. We didn’t have to wonder long, because it was just a two or so weeks until a new tenant opened shop. Dish D’Lish opened
subway
As most know, the Metropolitan Transit Authority has proposed yet another series of cuts that will drastically alter service. With $40 million in cuts to Access-A-Ride, ten bus routes being eliminated, weekend service cuts to be implemented, and reduced service expected to take effect, the crowds of people waiting to
emergency services
Councilman Lew Fidler reported to Community Board 15 that he helped spearhead an effort to save the city’s volunteer ambulance corps. The city’s volunteer emergency services were barred from accessing the emergency dispatch system following an October decision from the FDNY, a move seen by some [http://www.
batchelder st
According to early reports, an emotionally disturbed person barricaded himself and his parents in an apartment building at 3021 Avenue Z. The incident occurred some time between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. According to a reader who lives in the building, who provided information to us via Facebook
hate crimes
The Michael Sandy Foundation sent us the following inscription, planned for the memorial at Plumb Beach [/community-rallies-behind-michael-sandy-memorial/]: > In Loving Memory of Michael J. Sandy Oct 12, 1977- Oct. 10 2006 Who Died of Injuries Inflicted On Him October 8th. This Memorial is Dedicated To Michael and All Who Have
campaign finance board
An ABC News investigative report [http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/investigators&id=7291989] revealed a loophole in campaign contribution regulations that allow millions of dollars to be funneled to legislators in the State Senate. Senator Carl Kruger [/tag/carl-kruger/] is one of the chief recipients of
anthony fortunato
Hate crime victim Michael Sandy (courtesy of Michael Sandy Foundation)More than three years after the fatal beating of a gay man at Plumb Beach [/tag/plumb-beach/], the victim’s family members, friends, and advocates are one-step closer to securing a memorial in his honor. Community Board 15 voted unanimously
signs
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casting call
We just got off the phone with Elina Miller, the creator of the Brighton Beach reality show that’s drawing parallels to Jersey Shore [/brighton-beach-reality-show-jersey-shore/], who confirmed that the planned series is bonafide. Miller is working alongside Alina Dizik and Christine Mahin to produce the show, and they’re aiming