News
Officer Craig Roth (left) receiving the Cop of the Month award from Captain Winston Faison. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Crime is down in almost every major felony in Sheepshead Bay’s 61st Precinct — putting the local station house on track to once again close out the year among the
Police & Fire
Captain Winston Faison, right, awarding “Cop of the Month” to officer Bryan Baroniunas. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Criminals beware! The 61st Precinct has a new eagle-eyed cop. Rookie officer Bryan Baroniunas, barely two months on the job, was awarded “Cop of the Month” Wednesday for cuffing a career criminal
Police & Fire
A police cruiser parked outside the 61st precinct. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Neighbors living near a troubled playground will have to wait for the Verizon strike to be resolved before police reinstate a regular patrol to deter drug activity in the area. Speaking at the community council meeting Wednesday,
Events
Bayfest 2015. (Photo: Sheepshead Bites)Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week! Don’t miss a fun-filled afternoon at the 25th Bayfest. There’s also a presentation about the history of Floyd Bennett Field, a cleanup of Coney Island Creek, a police community council meeting, a rain barrel giveaway
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Marine Park. (Photo: Tanya Pavl [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=529561133874755&set=br.AbpCuqXtemnrIsl0VX5eWrhAuoybx863uM_Y20Fr7YQ0sCWpmyNxypxiVsIOuyHHGJohLfi_8st8D0svwpjF4Wyr1yyfxDlVSnOr8O4o5qjBYUVasSqRt9x5x4hO8O07pPCJVNsLGTgy9e9qWJ3EC4AS&type=1&theater] / Facebook)Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. There are few opportunities to have your voicer heard. Check out the community board meeting, the police
Police & Fire
Police arresting an alleged drug dealer at Avenue W and East 19th Street. (Photo provided by an anonymous reader)Two weeks after a resident pleaded with police at a community council meeting [/gun-busts-rise-cops-escalate-drug-raids-sheepshead-bay/] to crack down on brazen drug activity near her home, cops busted her heroin-dealing neighbor handing out
Health
Captain Winston Faison speaking at the 61st Precinct Community Council meeting. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Cops are pulling more guns off the street as they respond the the growing heroin epidemic in Sheepshead Bay. Speaking at the 61st Precinct Community Council meeting Wednesday, Captain Winston Faison reported his officers
Events
Captain Winston Faison speaking at the 61st Community Council meeting. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Got a gripe about public safety issues in your neighborhood? Tomorrow is your chance to meet with top brass at the 61st Precinct, Sheepshead Bay’s station house, and make your voice heard. The precinct’
Events
Madison takes the stage at 2015’s Inter-SING! (Photo by Elvir Ali)Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Check out the Third Annual Inter-SING competition at James Madison High School. There’s also a mobile pet adoption center, a festival celebrating Butoh culture, CPR training, and much more!
Police & Fire
A police cruiser parked outside the 61st precinct. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Join the 61st Precinct Community Council for its first monthly meeting of 2016 this Wednesday at the YDE School located at 2533 Coney Island Avenue, near Gravesend Neck Road. The meeting takes place at 7:30pm. The
Announcements
A police car outside the 61st Precinct. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)The 61st Precinct Community Council will hold its monthly meeting tonight at 7:30pm in the YDE School located at 2533 Coney Island Avenue, near Gravesend Neck Road. The meeting provides an opportunity to meet with the precinct’
61st precinct community council
Captain Winston Faison (Right) receiving a pin from the 61st Precinct’s previous commanding officer, Inspector Carlos Valdez (Left). (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)A Stevie Wonder-style serenade, a ceremonial passing of the torch, and a first-time proclamation. The 61st Precinct’s new Commanding Officer received some special gifts on
61st Precinct
Homecrest Church (Source: Google Maps)The 61st Precinct Community Council Meeting will meet at 7:30pm today at the Homecrest Presbyterian Church (1413 Avenue T). The Community Council is comprised of concerned residents and top brass from the 61st Precinct, and offers neighbors an opportunity to ask questions and express
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The 61st Precinct Community Council Meeting will meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, January 14, at YDE School, 2533 Coney Island Avenue. The Community Council is comprised of concerned residents and top brass from the 61st Precinct, and offers neighbors an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns about
2533 coney island ave
The 61st Precinct Community Council Meeting will meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, November 12, at YDE School, 2533 Coney Island Avenue. The Community Council is comprised of concerned residents and top brass from the 61st Precinct, and offers neighbors an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns about
61st precinct community council
Pineiro, third from right, poses with Chell, Valdez, Councilmember Deutsch and members of the 61st Precinct Community Council (Source: NYPD1DCPINEIRO/Twitter) The 61st Precinct Community Council received a rare visit from First Deputy Commissioner Rafael Pineiro [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/administration/first_deputy_co.shtml], the second