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8 AM Shooting on Coleman Street

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:03:39 +0000

Around 8 AM this morning a woman was shot as she was leaving her house on Coleman Street near Quentin Road, on her way to work. The alleged gunman, wearing camouflage fatigues and a ski mask, was waiting outside her house when he pulled the trigger. One news report states she was shot in her leg, another states she was shot in the head. Fortunately, both report that the woman survived. There are also conflicting stories as to whether he was in his car or fled on foot.

In addition, a local surveillance video caught this all on tape, which was given to the police. Kudos, vigilant neighbor.

For the news reports, check out 1010 Wins , WPIX , ABC and Courier-Life.

“War of the Bells” House Acknowledges MarineParker

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:26:46 +0000

Strolling through the neighborhood, I noticed that the house on Coleman Street that has gotten much publicity over the past few months due to its public displays opposing St. Thomas Aquinas ringing the church bells every hour, has acknowledged MarineParker’s role in publicizing this battle which has become a hotbed of controversy, chock full of stinging discussion.

Additionally, in an act of solidarity, a neighbor has hung a sign in support of decreasing the frequency of the church bells.

CBS2 News Jumps on the “War of the Bells” Bandwagon…

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:57:06 +0000

Because here at MarineParker we love to butcher things to death, CBS 2 news has contributed to the on the ongoing battle of the bells between local resident John Russo and St. Thomas Aquinas Church.

Daily News Article: War of the Bells Redux

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:03:47 +0000

: Photo by Mike McLaughlin of the New York Daily News

Such wonderful timing! If you have been involved in the fervent discussion during the past few days on the “War of the Bells” post regarding St. Thomas Aquinas Church ringing the bells every hour on the hour and a nearby resident’s (artistic) opposition towards this, you must check out today’s Daily News article. The article interviews John Russo and chronicles his pleas to various different groups to try to get the bell-ringing ceased. Perhaps this story will do the trick?

For prior coverage on this issue, see the original “War of the Bells” post.

War of the Bells

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:40:14 +0000

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 must sound like for residents adjacent to the church. One displeased resident on Coleman Street between Flatlands Avenue and Avenue P has chosen to voice his/her concern through artistic means for at least the past year, possibly two years. Reminiscent of Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” the painting displayed in front of the house (in addition to the signage) clearly exhibits the owner’s sentiments toward the bells.

Can neighbors offer some further information concerning this? Has St. Thomas reached out to this owner? Since this signage is still up, it is probably safe to say that this problem has not been rectified and may not be for quite some while.