Remembering what happened here

Months after a  fatal car accident between Avenue W and X someone is still bringing fresh flowers to the memorial.  

Last May a young man died in a horrible head-on collision when his van in the northbound lane was slammed into by a speeding driver going southbound who lost control and veered into his lane.

$1 million program to install cameras in Midwood and Borough Park stalls

$1 million program to install cameras in 2 Brooklyn neighborhoods stalls as police have concerns over access to footage - NY Daily News


"...concerns that police may not have access to the footage of certain crimes,"

Yorkietown

Bloomberg Kisses Sea Lion During New York Aquarium Press Conference Announcing $7.5 Million Gift

A rendering of the shark tank

Bloomberg Kisses Sea Lion During New York Aquarium Press Conference Announcing $7.5 Million Gift

BREAKING: Bloomberg: NYC Bike Share Delayed Until Spring

BREAKING: Bloomberg: NYC Bike Share Delayed Until Spring (UPDATED) | Transportation Nation

Free WiFi for the Boardwalk

Parks Dept Eyeing Coney Island, Manhattan Beach, Marine Park For Free WiFi | Sheepshead Bay News Blog

Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk.  How cool is that? Wouldn't bring my laptop to the beach. But park yourself on one of the many benches on the Boardwalk, download the latest best seller and you never have to go home before dark.

HAND GRENDADE FOUND ON OCEAN PKWY

City Council District Profiles of Open Space

City Council District Profiles

A bit outdated from the last installment in 2009 but still a good resource guide.  Check your council district and see how it compares to other neighborhoods.

TA Kicks Off Campaign for enhanced Fifth and Sixth Avenues bike lanes

TA Kicks Off Campaign for Safer Fifth and Sixth Avenues | Streetsblog New York City

The article tells about the TA's effort to further their agenda in mid-Manhattan.  Lots of heat about this issue but it is worth sharing posts that we get especially with this volatile subject.

Brooklyn rebounds as the new bohemia

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Nyssa Frank, 27, owns one of Brooklyn's trendy art studios.

Rules of Play#2-East Mall

New benches and trees line the east mall.  Unfortunately the work on this side of Ocean Parkway is only half done.  Avenue O to the Boardwalk is still left to be completed.

Rider ignores a very clear warning on the path decal not to ride bikes here.  

Bike riding is not permitted on the east mall.

More open space on the east side.  Safe for those who want to walk, jog or push strollers.

Walk bike on the east mall or ride on the bike path on the other side.

Rider waits...but not for the light to turn; but to check if the coast is clear.
 The old "Pause then Pedal" move.

A double violation.  Riding against the light on the east path..  

Plenty of room for two strollers and a conversation

Such a shame that the makeover of the east mall is on hold.  Project needs a push.