Update: Sheepshead Bites super-tipster, Arthur Borko first told us about this story this morning, and provided the attached photos. Apparently, Borko did some investigating afterwards and filled us in on a few details. He spoke to a witness to the accident, Rob Zalesh of Atlantic Bagels, who said it occured
golden gate inn
Bay Improvement Group [/tag/bay-improvement-group/], organizers of the annual BayFest [/tag/bayfest/] event, are getting an early start on planning next year’s festivities. The first meeting kicks off next week, and we heard that the organization’s president, Steve Barrison, wants to see bigger names here. The name he
Ms. Rosenthal sat next to Simon Belsky. She leaned over him, nodding, as he read. He spoke as if he was citing Chaucer or Whitman, or even Holy Gospel. All the while, his gruff voice booming, Mrs. Belsky buzzed about, serving drinks and assuring the comfort of her guests. Eventually
On Tuesday, August 4, the 61st Precinct is celebrating the 26th Anniversary of its Night Out Against Crime. The festivities will include a DJ, food, rides and amusements, and giveaways. The free event kicks off at 5:00 p.m. and lasts until 8:00 p.m. in front of
(Courtesy of ajohn1992a via Flickr)Although we’ve let a few f-bombs slip in the past, we try to keep the cussing to a minimum. Unless it’s really, really warranted. That being said: Fuck the MTA. The stooges running our beloved transit system have decided to eliminate the B
ed jaworski
A Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association boardmember is fuming over proposed legislation that may give real estate developers a free pass on their neighborhood obligations. Ed Jaworski, Executive VP of MMH Civic, is a well-known figure in the local development scene. He’s frequently seen at Community Board 15 meetings burdened by
pests
(Image courtesy of Colin Purrington via Flickr)It’s summertime, and that means backyard BBQs, ragin’ block parties and little-‘uns running amok. But nothing puts a damper on things like those little-‘uns – or you – running into a patch of Toxicodendron, better known as Poison Ivy. The three-leafed scourge
anatolian gyro
(Image courtesy of Metromix)Before we get on to the reviews, we’d like to turn your attention to Metromix’s recently published profile [http://newyork.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/essay_photo_gallery/bar-shots-sheepshead-bay/1315122/content] about Sheepshead Bay food and nightlife. We’re flattered for such an extensive profile, but
Why can’t Sheepshead Bay have a commuter ferry to Manhattan? It’s the parking, stupid. That was the message Sheepshead Bay residents sent the New York City Economic Development Corporation [http://www.nycedc.com/] (EDC) during last night’s hearing on increasing Brooklyn ferry service to several locations including
marine park civic association
(Photo Courtesy of Kibbles via Flickr)State Senator Marty Golden is hosting the First Annual Mid Summer Celebration on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2. There will be rides, games, food, entertainment, and merchandise vendors, with proceeds from all sales to benefit the Marine Park Civic Association. Entrance to
seaside summer concert series
This week we’re changing it up from a single photo to a whole slideshow. Alissa Ambrose, a freelance photographer living in Brighton Beach, originally posted these on her blog, Brighton Beach Diaries [http://brightonbeachdiaries.blogspot.com/]. Asser-Levy/Seaside Park is currently embroiled in controversy, as BP Markowitz is pushing
Local baristas: start shaking in your cups. Big, bad corporate coffee is on its way to Sheepshead Bay. Sure, we’ve known since last November that a Starbucks is moving in on Sheepshead Bay territory [http://sheepsheadbayjournal.wordpress.com/2008/11/14/starbucks-to-navigate-sheepshead/] , but it wasn’t clear when. Well,