alcoholism
Source: FacebookA new documentary being shown at the Tribeca Film Festival will feature the exploits of Chris Schoeck, an old-timey Coney Island strongman who bends steel, rods and nails with his bare hands, according to a report [http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more-sports/man-steel-new-film-documents-nyc-strongman-years-article-1.1326805] by the New York Daily
Source: Blue387 via wikimedia commonsPoliticians in Southern Brooklyn must be getting a lot of angry complaints from elderly constituents over the introduction of the new digitized voting machines that were rolled out during the 2012 presidential election. Last month, we reported on State Senator Marty Golden’s petitioning of the
1012 east 15th st
Photo via ny.eater.comI have to admit, I am a little wary of writing this article. The daily lines to get a slice of Di Fara’s incredibly perfect pizza are already so long that I am loath to spread the word of the new spinoff spot [/legendary-di-fara-pizzeria-to-open-second-midwood-location-offering-pasta-heros/] located
aspen institute
Photo By Erica ShermanKingsborough Community College (2001 Oriental Boulevard) has had a roller coaster year. Like many institutions located in Southern Brooklyn, the college was slammed by Superstorm Sandy, suffering destroyed classrooms, walls and offices. Despite these setbacks, the college has persevered, rebuilding and rebounding, according to a report [http:
Dream Act
Source: house.govWhile hopeful that the proposed immigration reforms can pass, Congressman Jerrold Nadler is still pushing for further depth in the legislation, according to a press release. Like all huge bipartisan efforts, compromises are often struck to placate the party less inclined to vote for it, watering it down
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Source: mikey k via flickrA homeless man was shot to death in a Coney Island housing project yesterday, according to a report by DNA Info [http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130424/coney-island/homeless-man-shot-dead-coney-island-police-say] . The man, 27, was identified as Julian Salley. He was shot in the torso on the first
Source: mikey k via flickrA homeless man was shot to death in a Coney Island housing project yesterday, according to a report by DNA Info [http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130424/coney-island/homeless-man-shot-dead-coney-island-police-say] . The man, 27, was identified as Julian Salley. He was shot in the torso on the first
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Assemblyman William Colton. Source: assembly.state.ny.usWouldn’t it be wonderful if your child received an official commendation from the New York State Assembly honoring them just for reading books all summer? Well, Assemblyman William Colton is reminding parents and encouraging children of all ages to participate in the
medical mairjuana
Seantor Diane Savino. Source: Thomas Good via Wikimedia CommonsState Senator Diane Savino, who recently put forward a bill to legalize medical marijuana [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2013/03/savino-introduces-medical-marijuana-bill/] , is placing heavy pressure on the reluctant Governor Andrew Cuomo [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2013/04/savino-thinks-medical-marijuana-has-enough-votes-to-pass-but-cuomo-has-his-doubts/] to support the bill,
Senator Diane Savino. Source: Thomas Good via Wikimedia CommonsState Senator Diane Savino, who recently put forward a bill to legalize medical marijuana [/savino-introduces-medical-marijuana-bill/], is placing heavy pressure on the reluctant Governor Andrew Cuomo [/savino-thinks-medical-marijuana-has-enough-votes-to-pass-but-cuomo-has-his-doubts/] to support the bill, according to a report [http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2013/04/
boston marathon
Source: Wikimedia Commons via Derek JensenWhen the Boston Marathon bombings shook the nation last week, many Russian immigrants living in the United States began expressing fears [/russians-in-brighton-beach-fear-immigration-to-america-will-be-tougher-in-light-of-boston-marathon-bombings/] that the actions of the two Chechen brothers, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, would limit immigration possibilities for Russians seeking to gain entry
us housing and urban development
Photo By Erica ShermanAfter a stream of complaints sent to the Bloomberg administration and pressure from Senator Charles Schumer, the city has reversed its refusal to reimburse Superstorm Sandy victims who already spent their own money on repairing their properties, according to a report [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/