FEMA Plan Would Free Up Billions for Preventing Climate Disasters - The New York Times

FEMA Plan Would Free Up Billions for Preventing Climate Disasters - The New York Times

Coney Island Mermaid Paradermaid Parade

Only two more months till the spectacular Coney Island Mermaid parade

Brooklyn Half Marathon 2014 (#BrooklynHalf) is largest in nation with 25,587 finishers

Lots more photos to post but here are a few to start.

Thousands raced down Ocean Parkway to the Coney Island finish line

 

Breaking Waves on Coney Island

Watching the waves break upon the shore at Coney Island

Amazon wins federal approval to begin testing package delivery drones

Amazon wins federal approval to begin testing package delivery drones | abc7news.com

"Amazon's delivery drones will be flying soon.
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved limited research and testing for the company's Prime Air delivery service.
Amazon had to seek new approval because last month the FAA approved an aircraft Amazon is no longer testing.
The CEO's vision is to deliver packages from the warehouse to your door in less than 30 minutes."

Future of coney island boardwalk is certain...not wood.

Prospect Park celebrates 150 years

Prospect Park celebrates 150 years with events, renovations | am New York

A Brooklyn without a Prospect Park? Fuggedaboutit.
Brooklynites are ringing in the new year just as Prospect Park, the borough’s crown jewel, is ramping up to celebrate 150 years as a place to relax, play and experience nature. In fact, the sprawling 526-plus acre green space still serves many of the same functions it was originally designed for.
Created before Brooklyn was officially part of New York City, Prospect Park was designed and constructed from 1865 to 1895 by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux — who also designed Central Park. The park, which opened to the public in 1867 before construction was complete, was designed for many of the same things it’s used for today.