3301 quentin road
PS 222, 3301 Quentin Road (Source: Google Maps)State Senator Marty Golden honored P.S. 222 (3301 Quentin Road) for its recognition as a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School winner. Brooklyn News is reporting [http://www.brooklynews.com/2013/09/senator-golden-applauds-ps-222-on-recognition-as-a-2013-national-blue-ribbon-school/] that the school won for “Exemplary High Performing.” The
2013 app quest personal challenge
So many apps! (Source: Seth Meranda via Flickr)A bunch of new award-winning apps to help you navigate the MTA’s labyrinthine transit systems are flooding your favorite digital markets. In a press release, the MTA and AT&T have announced the winners of the 2013 App Quest contest,
So many apps! (Source: Seth Meranda via Flickr)A bunch of new award-winning apps to help you navigate the MTA’s labyrinthine transit systems are flooding your favorite digital markets. In a press release, the MTA and AT&T have announced the winners of the 2013 App Quest contest,
Crash
Source: joo0ey via flickrMTA Bridges and Tunnels officers Jimmy Moy and John Esposito and MTA executive James Fortunato were honored for their heroism in a Verrazano-Narrows Bridge crash and fire that happened last July. SI Live is reporting [http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/10/mta_executive_and_
Coney Island history
Source: The Wall BreakersConey Island is currently on the upswing, albeit in a contained corporate sort of way [/coney-island-attracting-fancy-new-businesses-and-chains/], but there was a time when the beachfront fun land was a lot bleaker, and that time began in the 1970s. The Wall Breakers, an online creative community website, posted a
division of veteran affairs
“Reflections” by Lee TeterGovernor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill this week sponsored by Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz that would provide substance abuse services for veterans. According to a press release, the bill would coordinate services between the state Office of Alcoholism Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), the Office of Mental Health and
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Congressman Michael Grimm and Councilman Domenic RecchiaCouncilman Domenic Recchia slammed Representative Michael Grimm for siding with Tea Party House members when it came to pursuing legislation that has led to a government shutdown. In a report [http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/grimm-fends-attacks-left-government-shutdown-2013-10-01-193000] by the Brooklyn Eagle, Recchia characterized Grimm as
3520 nostrand ave
Protesters surrounded the office of Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein (3520 Nostrand Avenue), claiming she is an opponent of the rights of adult adoptees. According to Adoption Birth Mothers, an adoption-based blog [http://www.adoptionbirthmothers.com/brooklyn-new-york-adoptee-rights-protest-at-helene-weinsteins-office/] , the protesters were arguing for the right to have access to their child birth certificates.
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Source: Redfishingboat (Mick-O) via FlickrThe scourge of prescription painkiller abuse across the country continues to rise, and the mayor’s office and the NYPD are instituting a new pilot program in an effort to prevent fatal overdoses. Politicker is reporting [http://politicker.com/2013/09/city-to-arm-staten-island-police-with-anti-overdose-drugs/] that cops in Staten
Source: Redfishingboat (Mick-O) via FlickrThe scourge of prescription painkiller abuse across the country continues to rise, and the mayor’s office and the NYPD are instituting a new pilot program in an effort to prevent fatal overdoses. Politicker is reporting [http://politicker.com/2013/09/city-to-arm-staten-island-police-with-anti-overdose-drugs/] that cops in Staten
bill guarinello
Source: jetheriot via FlickrCommunity Board 11 Chairman Bill Guarinello is looking penalize people who cut curbs to create makeshift driveways in front of their homes. According to a report [http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/community-board-chairman-demands-curb-cut-crackdown-2013-09-30-110000] by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Guarinello believes the practice limits parking in residential neighborhoods. The
Build It BackThe City is extending the registration date for its Build it Back initiative to make sure that all eligible Superstorm Sandy storm victims have a chance to partake in the program. According to a press release, the program has been extended until October 31. Below is information about