2712 emmons ave
It’s been a long journey, but Rocca Cafe & Lounge is finally open to the public at 2712 Emmons Avenue, the former site of Dunkin’ Donuts, which closed in 2009 [/goodbye-dunkin-donuts-hello-liman/]. The revamped building is not only the latest restaurant to open on Emmons Avenue, but one of the
build it back
Photo by Erica ShermanWith new reports every week [http://www.ny1.com/content/news/205028/victims-wonder-why-only-small-amount-of-build-it-back-funds-have-been-spent] about the growing frustration New York City’s Superstorm Sandy victims feel towards recovery programs, Mayor Bill de Blasio has acknowledged that the city “needs to do better,” and said his administration will find
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John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was also a watercolor enthusiast, and produced a painting of our beloved Sheepshead Bay waterfront while campaigning for the presidency. Entitled “Sheepshead Bay, NY,” it and two other canvasses will be sold at auction by John McInnis Auctioneers in Amesbury,
bridge repair
Contractors for the Department of Transportation were at the Ocean Avenue footbridge today, putting a layer of primer down on the 132-year-old span – the first time it’s been splashed with paint since the structure was rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy [/footbridge/]. It’s a welcome sight. Passing that bridge frequently,
roman kruglov
Neighbor Roman Kruglov shared this beautiful photo he took overlooking Gravesend Bay – the beloved waterway (and shipping channel) that abuts our community. It’s a fantastic shot that captures the industrial nature or our urban waterfront, yet it doesn’t let a bit of the beauty of it go by.
east 19th st
Source: Cymbrowitz’s officeIt’s been a good couple of week’s for the area’s wildlife. First, Coley the Osprey escaped more than a year of warrantless government surveillance [/coley-the-osprey-set-free/], as the recording device that tracked his movement became dislodged and eventually removed. Then some kidnapped horseshoe crabs found
2902 emmons ave
This is a paid announcement from il Fornetto [http://www.ilfornettorestaurant.com/], Sheepshead Bay’s premier waterfront dining establishment at 2902 Emmons Avenue. Click to enlargeFor more information, visit il Fornetto’s website [http://www.ilfornettorestaurant.com/]. The above is a paid announcement by il Fornetto [http://www.ilfornettorestaurant.com/
3112-3144 emmons ave
The profitability of the 3112-3144 Emmons Avenue waterfront condominiums known as the Breakers remains up in the air as Madison Realty Capital just acquired a $23.5 million note in default from the complex’s previous owners, according to a report by Globe St [http://www.globest.com/news/12_
Boating
Source: Geoffrey Croft via awalkintheparknyc.blogspot.comWhen we first broke the story about the Paerdegat Basin oil spill [/oil-spill-brooklyn-national-grid/], in which an estimated 800 to 1,400 gallons of natural gas condensate, compressor oil and turbine oil poured into the waters near Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, info was scarce. Representatives
baku palace
Photo by Elaine L.The following story – an unexpected delight! – landed in my inbox this morning from Mickie Whitley, a 13-year resident of Sheepshead Bay. “This neighborhood is one of those which has a very tangible natural presence and I find the juxtaposition of this in New York City to
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Source: Golden's officeThe following is a press release from the offices of State Senator Marty Golden: Brooklyn – State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) has issued the following statement following the State of the Borough Address delivered by Brooklyn Borough President Markowitz last evening: “As a long time
baron dekalb k of c
More than 300 people came to party on the pier at the Baron DeKalb Knights of Columbus Saturday night, celebrating the third year of Sheepshead Bites and the launch of Bensonhurst Bean, our new Bensonhurst news [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com] venture. Bouncing back and forth throughout the night, there was