ICYMI: Traffic Plan Arrives, Land Deal On Emmons, McGready’s Closing
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- Community leaders say they were blindsided when DOT began implementing a controversial traffic plan for Sheepshead Bay Road.
- Investors tried to buy a stretch of properties on Emmons Avenue, sparking rumors of il Fornetto’s demise.
- After 90 years in business, the owners of McGready’s Auto Service are selling the property and closing shop.
- Nathan’s Famous is rolling back prices to 1916 to celebrate its 100th Anniversary.
- Cast your vote for the best pizza in Sheepshead Bay.
- A stranger was caught on video masturbating in a neighbor’s driveway.
- A Facebook group celebrated its first year documenting local history.
- Police rescued an autistic teen from the water in Coney Island.
- The Parks Department has begun removing ugly pilings from Brighton Beach.
- Police recovered a loaded gun during a routine traffic stop.
- The Coast Guard rescued eight people stranded in a disabled boat near Sheepshead Bay.
- Councilman Mark Treyger invites residents to testify in favor of landmarking Coney Island’s boardwalk.
- Dancers from a local ballet made it to the finals in a prestigious dance competition.
- Police are searching for a man who drew swastikas in Marine Park.
- Elected officials want Russian and French Creole interpreters at polling sites.
- Assemblywoman Pamela Harris introduced legislation to encourage green infrastructure.