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The tracks of the Sheepshead Bay station in southern Brooklyn. A suspected thief was struck by a train while evading authorities yesterday (Screenshot via Google Maps)SHEEPSHEAD BAY – A fleeing thief was struck by a Q train yesterday afternoon as he tried to evade pursuit, police said. Around 3:30
Coney Island
Now that the LPC has approved “scenic landmark” status, the Reigelmann Boardwalk’s look will be preserved (Liena Zagare/BKLYNER)CONEY ISLAND – Today, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Committee voted unanimously to approve Coney Island’s Reigelmann Boardwalk as a scenic landmark [/boardwalk-lpc/], furthering the cause of preservation of
brighton beach
A rendering of the elevated comfort stations (Via NYC Parks)BRIGHTON BEACH – After years of controversy, two new “comfort stations” will be coming to Brighton Beach in time for Memorial Day Weekend, Assemblymember Steven Cymbrowitz (D-45) announced this morning. The $2 million elevated bathrooms are finally coming to the Reigelmann
Food & Drink
Ice cream at the smoothie cafe in Brighton Beach. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Brooklynites should expect another scorching summer [https://www.climate.gov/news-features/featured-images/noaa-2016-summer-outlook-where-are-highest-chances-hot-summer-us] this year. And what better way to shake off the heat than a visit to Coney Island’s beautiful beaches? But crashing in
Events
Source: blhphotography via FlickrJoin Democratic presidential contender Senator Bernie Sanders at a rally [https://www.facebook.com/events/250137442000187/] on Coney Island’s Riegelmann Boardwalk tomorrow. General admission entrance is located at Stillwell Avenue and the Boardwalk. Doors open at 11am. Tickets are not required for this free event, but
history
Source: blhphotography via FlickrCity councilmembers are pushing back against the effort to rip up parts of Coney Island’s Reigelmann Boardwalk and replace the wood planks with recycled materials and concrete. All but one of the council’s 50 active members have signed on to support a resolution introduced by