Community Meeting
There’s been a lot of talk recently about what measures the city should take to make our streets safer for everyone [/blog/transportation/new-legislation-could-drop-area-speed-limits-to-20-mph], and neighbors are hoping to get some initiatives started with community support. On Thursday, November 21 at 7:30pm at Congregation Beth Elohim, 274 Garfield
pedestrian struck
Source: mikey k/FlickrA pedestrian walking on the Belt Parkway died after being struck by a car early Sunday morning, according to authorities. Police say the man was walking on the westbound side of the highway near the Bay Parkway exit just after midnight. A black Nissan Altima struck the
Police & Fire
Photo: TheRealSappy/TwitterPolice are investigating the cause of a Saturday evening accident [http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_york&id=9039066], in which a car veered onto an Ocean Avenue sidewalk and struck three people. The accident happened at approximately 4:30 between 5:00
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
tom paolillo
Following another car accident at the intersection of Emmons Avenue and Bedford Avenue, neighbors are renewing their calls for improved traffic safety measures before someone loses their life. On Sunday, September 2, two cars collided as an eastbound vehicle traveling on Emmons Avenue sought to turn up Bedford Avenue, and
beka skhirtladze
Source: Flatbush ScoopA late night accident on Ocean Parkway killed a 23-year-old college student when a speeding BMW slammed head-on into his minivan. Remains of the minivan. Photo by James Wall. (Click to enlarge)The accident happened at approximately 11:45 p.m. near Avenue X. The victim, Jamal Iqbal,
traffic safety
Source: poka0059/FlickrThe introduction and use of personal communication devices that began some 20 years ago continues to evolve. As is customary with technological advances, it’s largely a blessing, but, regrettably, it may also be a curse with potential hazards. Near the top of the danger list are driver
senior cut day
The Manhattan Beach Community Group will meet tomorrow, May 18, at 8:00 p.m. in the P.S. 195 auditorium (131 Irwin Street). On the agenda is senior cut day, the annual tradition in which high school seniors give themselves the day off and invade the city’s beaches,