housing and urban development
Source: Free Press Pics via FlickrIn the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, many business and homeowners were left with tough financial decisions as to how to rebuild their lives. Many were offered loans by the Small Business Association (SBA) but rejected them because they didn’t want to incur more debt.
Source: Free Press Pics via FlickrIn the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, many business and homeowners were left with tough financial decisions as to how to rebuild their lives. Many were offered loans by the Small Business Association (SBA) but rejected them because they didn’t want to incur more debt.
The Kickstarter campaign [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/377116752/save-the-coney-island-mermaid-from-extinction] to save the Mermaid Parade [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2013/05/kickstarter-campaign-needed-to-save-coney-island-mermaid-parade/] launched yesterday and they are already a quarter of the way to their goal. Because of damages sustained by Superstorm Sandy, Coney Island USA, the parade organizers, needed
king midas
The Kickstarter campaign [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/377116752/save-the-coney-island-mermaid-from-extinction] to save the Mermaid Parade [/kickstarter-campaign-needed-to-save-coney-island-mermaid-parade/] launched yesterday and they are already a quarter of the way to their goal. Because of damages sustained by Superstorm Sandy, Coney Island USA, the parade organizers, needed to cut back on expenses, leaving
eastern district
John Sampson (center) Source: nysenate.govState Senator John Sampson, who is the latest local politician to be embroiled in a serious corruption scandal [/state-senator-john-sampson-charged-in-corruption-scandal/], is now accused of threatening the witnesses lined up against him, according to a New York Times report [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/07/nyregion/
simcha felder
Source: Blue387 via wikimedia commonsMarty Golden is following through on his promise to bring back the old voting machines [/golden-wants-to-dust-off-old-voting-machines-for-mayoral-election/] by leading the New York State Senate in approving legislation that would allow the machines to be used in upcoming elections, according to a press release. The legislation, which was
Source: Blue387 via wikimedia commonsMarty Golden is following through on his promise to bring back the old voting machines [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2013/03/golden-wants-to-dust-off-old-voting-machines-for-mayoral-election/] by leading the New York State Senate in approving legislation that would allow the machines to be used in upcoming elections, according to a
oceana condo
Source: NYC Dept Parks and Recreation NYC Dept Parks and RecreationThis summer, it looks like beach goers will be able to flush with impunity after all. Last week we reported [/futuristic-coney-island-bathrooms-on-hold/] that plans to install the $2 million state-of-the-art bathroom facilities along the shores of Brighton Beach had been delayed
ncole malliotakis
Source: Roger McLassus via Wikimedia CommonsThe city is planning to hike the water usage rates and local politicians on both sides of the aisle are expressing concerns. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle is reporting [http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/city-hit-bipartisan-criticism-water-rate-hike-2013-05-02-200000] that Democratic Councilman Vincent Gentile and Republican Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis both
service advisory
Source: Perline via Wikimedia CommonsSome good new for B and Q line riders: the rest of the week should be clear of any planned service interruptions or delays. Late-night F riders do have to be mindful of a few alterations. F Train Starting tonight, from 11:45 p.m. to
R line
Source: Perline via Wikimedia CommonsThe D line is running clear all week but there are changes to the F, N, and R lines, so here are your subway service advisories fresh from the MTA. F Train Starting tonight, from 11:45 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Tuesday to
nathan's famous
Source: @NYCFireWire via @evgrieve via the Village VoiceA fire broke out at Nathan’s Famous on Coney Island (1310 Surf Avenue) over the weekend, according to a report [http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/2013/05/fire_on_the_roo.php] by the Village Voice. The famous hot dog mecca is