brad gair
Source: Andre R. Aragon / FEMA.govThe city announced that it might not have enough money to cover all the 24,000 applicants of the “Build it Back” program, leaving officials scrambling for solutions to address the needs of thousands of homeowners devastated by Superstorm Sandy. The Wall Street Journal is
boardwalk
It is appropriate with Halloween being around the corner that we have the pleasure to introduce more glorious footage of Coney Island’s yesteryear, highlighting the spooky freak shows that help make the boardwalk iconic. Last month [/hurry-hurry-and-watch-this-vintage-coney-island-freak-show-clip-from-the-1940s/] , we came across a 50-second clip uploaded by ChiTownView [http://www.youtube.
It is appropriate with Halloween being around the corner that we have the pleasure to introduce more glorious footage of Coney Island’s yesteryear, highlighting the spooky freak shows that help make the boardwalk iconic. Last month [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2013/09/hurry-hurry-and-watch-this-vintage-coney-island-freak-show-clip-from-the-1940s/] , we came across a 50-second clip
bridge tolls
Source: jasoneppinke via FlickrA federal judge ruled that the MTA was well within its rights to charge different prices for different people on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. According to a report [http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/10/17/62124.htm] by Court Reporter News, US District Judge Paul Engelmayer ruled against
adam lisberg
“I can see for miles and miles…” – An articulated subway car in Canada. Also, cool piano tie, dude. (Source: R. Flores/Flickr)For decades, Americans were endlessly hyped about what bold and novel wonders the 21st Century had in store for us. Flying cars, apartments on the moon, and sassy
“I can see for miles and miles…” – An articulated subway car in Canada. Also, cool piano tie, dude. (Source: R. Flores/Flickr)For decades, Americans were endlessly hyped about what bold and novel wonders the 21st Century had in store for us. Flying cars, apartments on the moon, and sassy
ballot measures
Source: Openmarket.orgA State Supreme Court judge struck down a suit that sought to change the language on an upcoming November ballot measure expanding legalized gambling in New York. The New York Times is reporting [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/17/nyregion/judge-rejects-suit-to-block-casino-referendum.html?ref=nyregion&_r=0]
Source: Openmarket.orgA State Supreme Court judge struck down a suit that sought to change the language on an upcoming November ballot measure expanding legalized gambling in New York. The New York Times is reporting [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/17/nyregion/judge-rejects-suit-to-block-casino-referendum.html?ref=nyregion&_r=0]
esquire
Vasily Ilyin, a 67-year-old Russian farmer, had never left his home village of Ryshkovo. In a flash of an eye, Ilyin found himself in Moscow, on the cover of Esquire magazine and checking out the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Voices of New York reported [http://www.voicesofny.
18th ave
New Utrecht Avenue subway station. (Source: MTAphotos via Flickr).Subway riders gasping for air while climbing the five flights of stairs at the New Utrecht Avenue subway station are getting some sweet relief… in about five years. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle is reporting [http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/mta-building-elevator-new-utrecht-ave-subway-station-2013-10-15-161500] that
47th district
Source: FacebookDemocratic City Council candidate Mark Treyger was outraged to learn that millions of dollars donated by the National Football League (NFL) for Superstorm Sandy relief won’t be sent to Coney Island. In a press release [http://marktreygerforcouncil.com/democratic-nominee-for-city-council-mark-treyger-calls-for-money-donated-by-the-nfl-and-super-bowl-host-committee-to-help-coney-island/] , Treyger held Mayor Michael Bloomberg responsible for failing to
2001 oriental boulevard
KCC (2001 Oriental Boulevard)Like many institutions in Southern Brooklyn, Kingsborough Community College (2001 Oriental Boulevard), was wrecked by Superstorm Sandy last year. NY1 is reporting [http://www.ny1.com/content/news/190602/community-college-by-the-bays-still-shoring-up-a-year-after-sandy] how the school has generally fared since the storm, tracking its recovery and progress in the
ave x
Source: Dave Machin via Patrolmen’s Benevolent AssociationThere was once a time when the entirety of the NYPD gathered in Sheepshead Bay for the purposes of good ol’ fashioned fun, and also putting down a mass riot if one should so happen to break out. Sheepshead Bites reader Dave Machin
abortion
Councilman David Greenfield (Source: swedennewyork via flickr).Councilman David Greenfield was attacked by an anonymous group looking to damage his reelection chances this November. According to a report by City & State, enemies of Greenfield released an 8-page pamphlet, written in Yiddish, that harshly labeled Greenfield as a ” failure” and
dca
Source: nysenate.govMayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration is set to scale back a series of unpopular fines that many business owners believed were overly aggressive and unfair. Capital New York is reporting [http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2013/10/8534567/bloomberg-administration-scales-back-some-unpopular-fines?--bucket-headline] that fine-carrying summonses, many related to improper
Source: nysenate.govMayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration is set to scale back a series of unpopular fines that many business owners believed were overly aggressive and unfair. Capital New York is reporting [http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2013/10/8534567/bloomberg-administration-scales-back-some-unpopular-fines?--bucket-headline] that fine-carrying summonses, many related to improper