Health
The Coney Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Photo: Google Maps)The revolting stench that blanketed parts of Sheepshead Bay and Gerritsen Beach earlier this year was caused by a mechanical failure at the Coney Island Wastewater Treatment Plant [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/dep_projects/cp_coney_island_plant.
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Photo by mta_subways [http://websta.me/p/1026851306904496366_1799578081]Q train riders can look forward to shuttle bus service between Kings Highway and Atlantic Avenue for four consecutive weekends starting at the end of January while the MTA does needed track work. A representative for Senator Marty Golden informed
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Photo by mta_subways [http://websta.me/p/1026851306904496366_1799578081]Q train riders can look forward to shuttle bus service between Kings Highway and Atlantic Avenue for four consecutive weekends starting at the end of January while the MTA does needed track work. A representative for Senator Marty Golden informed
Central Brooklyn
Governor Andrew Cuomo at his 2016 State of the State speech. (Photo: PROgovernorandrewcuomo [https://www.flickr.com/photos/governorandrewcuomo/23994415209/] / Flickr) Governor Andrew Cuomo rolled out a five-year, $20 billion housing plan during his State of the State speech [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-outlines-2016-agenda-signature-proposals-ensuring-new-york-and-will-continue-be] on Wednesday that promised
Police & Fire
Sergeant Cara Mulham standing between City Councilman Chaim Deutsch, left, and Captain Winston Faison. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)A local cop received heaps of gratitude Wednesday night at the 61st Precinct’s community council meeting for helping deliver a baby boy [/local-cop-helps-deliver-newborn-on-the-way-to-the-hospital/] while riding in an ambulance on the
Bensonhurst
Photo by herblessedjourney [http://websta.me/p/1042299262142572358_18787616] Safety advocated are hailing a new law, sponsored by Senator Marty Golden and Assemblyman James Brennan, as an important tool in protecting commuters and MTA workers from crime and sexual assault. The bill, signed into law this week by Governor Andrew
Bensonhurst
Courtesy of Senator Marty Golden via FacebookSenator Marty Golden has announced his final two Christmas tree lighting ceremonies [/golden-hosting-two-brooklyn-tree-lighting-ceremony-this-week/] of the season to be held this week — at two historically significant locations — bringing holiday cheer and excitement, with Christmas carols, a special visit from Santa Claus and hot chocolate for
Bensonhurst
Photo by Alex Ellefson/Sheepshead BitesSenator Marty Golden will once again host two Christmas tree lighting ceremonies this week, including carols, a special visit from Santa Claus, and hot chocolate for all. The events will take place tonight and tomorrow at the following locations: * Wednesday, December 2, starting at 6:
andrew cuomo
Photo by Leon LipkovichGovernor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-legislation-support-homeowners-impacted-superstorm-sandy] Thursday, the third anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, designed to regulate insurance claims related to sewer backups that occur during storms. The law requires the Department of Financial Services to examine and make
anthony senisi
Roll-N-Roaster, 2901 Emmons Avenue. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): [/tag/in-case-you-missed-it/] Here are some of the big stories you may have missed this week. You can keep up with what’s going on in the neighborhood all week long. Just follow us on Twitter
asian american community
When will Lunar New Year become an official school holiday? More than 40 elected officials, advocacy groups, and community leaders — including State Senator Marty Golden, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, and Senator Nydia Velazquez — wrote a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio last week, accusing him of failing to discuss the addition
2401 neptune ave
(L-R) Darren Aronofsky, principal Karen Ditollal, John Quaglione (Photo courtesy of John Quaglione)The students at Mark Twain School for the Gifted and Talented I.S. 239 (2401 Neptune Avenue) got a very special guest last week. Academy Award-nominated director Darren Aronofsky was inducted into the Coney Island junior high