Arts & Culture
Source: MTA.infoTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: Renovation of the Ocean Parkway Station is nearing completion. The MTA contracted Railworks Transit (subcontractor- Oliviera Contracting) to perform the work including structural concrete repairs, repairs to the subway platforms, platform edge removal and reinstallation including rubbing board and ADA Warning Tiles at a
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The Ocean Parkway Farmers Market in front of Coney Island Hospital returns to the streets today, offering fresh produce, baked goods and other treats made or grown at local farms. The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation and Coney Island Hospital [http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/coneyisland/html/
humpback whales
Photo by James WallA deceased humpback whale washed up on Brighton Beach near Ocean Parkway this afternoon, and authorities are still in the process of removing the remains as of 2:20pm. Police confirmed that they received a call about a whale at approximately noon today, and said it was
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1663 Ocean Parkway, the scene of the crime. (Source: Google Maps)Update (March 25 at 10am): The victim is identified as Natik Nisimov, a Gravesend resident and salon owner that friends described as having a “great heart,” despite a lengthy rap sheet. [/ocean-parkway-shooting-victim-natik-nisimov-remembered-salon-owner-great-heart-despite-troubles/] Original post: A 29-year-old man was found
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Source: Constantine Valhouli [https://medium.com/@constantinevalhouli] for MediumDon’t judge Brooklyn by the glamorous homes in Gravesend. A 3D map in Medium [https://medium.com/re-form/nycs-housing-cost-myth-9dce6052c139] illustrates how one corner of Gravesend literally towers over the rest of the rest of the borough when it comes to real
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Coney Island Hospital, 2601 Ocean Parkway. (Source: Gregory Maizous)Earlier this week we brought you the news that Coney Island Hospital will construct a new elevated tower structure for all critical services [/new-resilient-tower-planned-protect-coney-island-hospitals-critical-services/] , keeping them out of reach of flood waters in a future storm. Now, the hospital – the only
fines
Neighbors are crying foul over what appears to be a high-tech speed trap, after learning that the Department of Transportation placed a speed enforcement camera where they say speeding is unavoidable. The camera is placed adjacent to Lincoln High School on Shore Parkway, between West Avenue and Ocean Parkway. It’
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Source: dtanist/FlickrA man died early Friday morning after he jumped in front of a Q train in Brighton Beach, the Daily News reports [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/man-killed-jumps-front-q-train-article-1.1811213] . > The man, who police said was in his mid 40s, apparently threw himself in front of the
asser levy park
The Asser Levy Park bandshell in better days. (Source: senarchitects.com)The following is a press release from the offices of Councilman Chaim Deutsch: New York City Council Member Chaim Deutsch (D-Brooklyn), a strong advocate for improving all parks within the 48th district, will host a town hall meeting at
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The 61st Precinct Community Council Meeting will meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Sephardic Community Center (1901 Ocean Parkway). 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 crime
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Source: Gregory MaizousI don’t know about you, but this chilly, grey weather has got me feeling such that all I want to do is curl up into a ball in the corner of my office and have myself a little cry. I’m sure I can’t be the
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We’re sorry for the late notice on this, but our friends at Coney Island Hospital (2501 Ocean Parkway) are putting on a week-long celebration of breastfeeding, beginning this morning and lasting until Monday. The events are listed on the flier above. There will be giveaways and raffles, as well
arrests
BaslanAuthorities busted a Midwood couple [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn-sicko-plotted-setup-cover-baby-sitting-biz-sexually-abuse-kids-article-1.1294718] Tuesday, claiming the duo was scheming to sexually abuse three children – one as young as two months old – at a Jersey City hotel. Bebars Baslan, 35, and Kirsten Henry, 25, were nabbed at the hotel where they had
driving
A high-powered spotlight used to illuminate Coney Island Hospital’s (2601 Ocean Parkway) construction work appears to be irking neighbors, and possibly blinding drivers. Here’s what tipster Ed L. wrote to us: > There is a lack of concern for the neighbors and community as well as the safety
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Source: Friends of Ocean ParkwayIf you’re a bicyclist or pedestrian who makes Ocean Parkway a part of your routine, you’ve probably noticed how nice the pavement is above Avenue O. And you’ve probably noticed how cruddy it is south of that spot. That’s because the Parks
animals
Worried about Mercedes, the poor little kitten who was stuck in a car engine [/kitten-rescued-from-car-engine-gets-blogged-goes-viral/] on Ocean Parkway a few weeks ago? The video above shows that Mercedes, who was rescued and adopted by Antonio Rosario, is playing around and enjoying her new home. Life With Cats [http://www.lifewithcats.