Valley National Bank has recently opened on Avenue U and East 29th Street. It seems that most large developments these days are large banks and drug store chains. This is a phenomenon all throughout New York City, with local businesses and mom and pop stores falling to the wayside. Is there any hope of this trend being [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Thank you to Joe Sullivan for the following information: “My parents’ house on Kimball St off Avenue S was broken into Friday November 13th during the afternoon/evening. Police said that this was the 3rd confirmed break in that day in the area. They broke in through a basement window. Friday was a nasty day so most [...]
No Comments on Nov 15th 2009
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Picture of the Week
On this gloomy day, everyone can use a little sunshine. Have a great weekend!
No Comments on Nov 13th 2009
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War of the Bells
If you reside within Southern Marine Park in the vicinity of Flatbush Avenue, chances are that you are cognizant of the bells being rung every hour, on the hour, by St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Although I live a few blocks away, I oftentimes hear the bells very clearly so one can imagine what they [...]
86 Comments on Nov 13th 2009
State Senator Marty Golden announced that as of Monday, November 9, 2009 he will be maintaining increased office hours at his office located at 3604 Quentin Road. The office currently operates Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Senator Golden’s staff will now be available [...]
1 Comment on Nov 9th 2009
A stroll, jog, bike ride or drive down Fillmore Avenue is evidence that even in times of economic turmoil, something worthy can be given back to the community. Perhaps likened to a modern day Works Progress Administration project, Marine Park’s Carmine Carro Community Center is steadily under construction, with a projected Summer 2010 unveiling. The [...]
3 Comments on Nov 9th 2009
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Picture of the Week
Marine Park’s squirrels are awfully brazen and confrontational. This little guy (or gal?) brings to mind the squirrel that jumped in front of the camera of the couple on vacation, which became a viral sensation. Perhaps this picture will gain some internet notoreity?
4 Comments on Nov 6th 2009
The former site of Herr’s, on the corner of Quentin Road and East 36th Street, is currently enveloped in scaffolding, with development imminent. According to the Department of Buildings, the current plan exam which proposed the addition of a second story and the raising of the first floor five feet above sidewalk level has been [...]
9 Comments on Nov 3rd 2009