waterfront

Sep
22

Coney Island Beach Isn’t As Full Of Sh*t As You Think, But The Creek Is

Coney Island Creek by Cropsey Avenue is the city’s most fecal-filled waterway, according to one number-crunching analyst. Ben Wellington,
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Jul
16

One Hundred Years Ago Today, These 40 Ladies Showed “Skilful Work” During “Fancy Diving Contest”

Twitter user @RealTimeWWI [https://twitter.com/RealTimeWW1/status/489269656918962177/photo/1] alerted us to the photo above this morning, showing
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Jun
03

Emmons Avenue’s Newest Restaurant, Rocca, Now Open

It’s been a long journey, but Rocca Cafe & Lounge is finally open to the public at 2712 Emmons
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Mar
17

De Blasio Vows New Approach To City’s Sandy Aid Distribution

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
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Nov
21

John F. Kennedy Watercolor Painting Of Sheepshead Bay Will Be Auctioned On Assassination Anniversary

John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was also a watercolor enthusiast, and produced a painting of
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Oct
29

Ocean Avenue Footbridge To Finally Receive Paint Job After Sandy Repairs

Contractors for the Department of Transportation were at the Ocean Avenue footbridge today, putting a layer of primer down on
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Jul
15

Photo: Gravesend Bay, Through The Haze

Neighbor Roman Kruglov shared this beautiful photo he took overlooking Gravesend Bay – the beloved waterway (and shipping channel) that abuts
May
30

Photo: Injured Swan Saved On Emmons Avenue

Source: Cymbrowitz’s officeIt’s been a good couple of week’s for the area’s wildlife. First, Coley the
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Mar
15

Celebrate Easter With Il Fornetto’s Fixed Price Menu! (Sponsored)

This is a paid announcement from il Fornetto [http://www.ilfornettorestaurant.com/], Sheepshead Bay’s premier waterfront dining establishment at
Dec
18

The Breakers Facing Financial Troubles As Developer’s Debt Changes Hands

The profitability of the 3112-3144 Emmons Avenue waterfront condominiums known as the Breakers remains up in the air as Madison
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