wsimpson

Aug
29

Talking Dog Saves Brighton Beach Man From Drowning, 100 Years Ago

Don, the talking dog. (Source: New York Evening World via the Bowery Boys)A century ago, Don, the talking dog,
2 min read
Aug
28

Bike Craze Supercharges Sheepshead Bay Bicycle Shop

Sheepshead Bay Bicycles located at 113 Noel Avenue in Gerritsen Beach (Source: Google Maps)New York City is bicycle crazy
1 min read
Aug
28

The Ferries Of The Rockaway Boat Lines

The dock entrance in Sheepshead Bay (Photo courtesy of John Landers)If television has taught me anything, it is that
1 min read
Aug
28

Neighbors Demanding That The Parks Department Trim Dangerous Trees

The tall trees that line East 17th Street (Source: Google Maps)In Midwood, the tree-lined streets are cherished for the
2 min read
Aug
28

Catsimatidis Against Proposed Gravesend Bay Waste Transfer Station

John Catsimatidis at the Santa Rosalia Feast on 18th Avenue in Bensonhurst (Source: Facebook)Mayoral candidate and billionaire grocery store
1 min read
Aug
28

Contest Allows You To Choose Next Big Mobile App For MTA Commuters

So many apps! (Source: Seth Meranda via FlickrThe MTA and AT&T are holding a contest to see who
2 min read
Aug
28

Contest Allows You To Choose Next Big Mobile App For MTA Commuters

So many apps! (Source: Seth Meranda via FlickrThe MTA and AT&T are holding a contest to see who
2 min read
Aug
27

More Than A Year Before The Vote, Grimm Vs Recchia Race Heats Up

Congressman Michael Grimm and Councilman Domenic RecchiaCongressional elections are still more than a year away but the race to represent
2 min read
Aug
27

Midwood Councilman Jumaane Williams A Rising Star, Says Daily News

A terrible photo of councilmembers Lew Fidler and Jumaane Williams together. (Source: NY City Council via the Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
2 min read
Aug
27

Hikind Endorses Thompson For Mayor In Test Of Clout

Source: assembly.state.ny.usAssemblyman Dov Hikind endorsed Bill Thompson for mayor, throwing his full support behind the man that
3 min read