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Council members Mark Treyger and Elizabeth Crowley held a hearing on emergency preparedness and the city’s communications system. Photo courtesy Treyger’s office

Council seeks to improve communications system in disasters

The city’s emergency communication system will need vast improvements if residents are to stay safe when the next disaster hits, according to Councilmember Mark Treyger, who took part in a hearing focusing on proposed legislation aimed at fixing the problem. … Full Article
 
Mathylde Frontus received a $5,000 grant from the USA Network for her community service in Coney Island. The award presentation took place at Gargiulo’s Restaurant. Photo by USA Network/ Eugene Gologursky

Coney Island leader wins $5,000 grant from USA Network

A Coney Island civic leader who founded an organization 10 years ago to help the people of her community find jobs and housing has been nationally recognized by a cable television network for her work. … Full Article
 
It may be fall, but hardy souls are out playing volleyball in Brighton Beach. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

By the Sea, By the Sea: Bonus Brighton Beach photos

So it's too cold for the wimps among us to swim. The shoreline is lively no matter what in Little Odessa, aka Brighton Beach … Full Article
 
Welcome to Little Odessa, aka Brighton Beach, whose seaside charm can help you beat the Autumnal Blues. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Little Odessa, aka Brighton Beach, is a cure for the Autumnal Blues

Nostalgia for summer is setting in. A good antidote is a day at the beach — Brighton Beach, aka Little Odessa. … Full Article
 
CAMBA staff members, residents, community and affordable housing advocates and elected officials celebrates the opening of 'CAMBA Gardens.' Photo by Matthew Taub

CAMBA Gardens provides housing for the most vulnerable while reducing hospital costs

At Kings County Hospital, policymakers and affordable housing advocates have teamed up for a win-win solution to reduce emergency room visits and provide modest-rent apartments to the homeless, victims of Superstorm Sandy and patients with high-level medical needs. … Full Article
 
Gov. Andrew Cuomo. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

$21M resiliency, efficiency project at Coney Island Hospital completed

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday announced the completion of a series of storm resiliency measures and energy efficiency upgrades at Coney Island Hospital that totaled $21 million. … Full Article
 
This is the eyesore that used to be located at 1882 E. 12th St. Eagle file photo by Rob Abruzzese

No Halloween Prank: Half-built ‘Horror House’ finally dead

While many of those who look at 1882 East 12th St. in Sheepshead Bay may just see neglected land and real estate blight, the property — now an empty lot surrounded by a chain-link fence — represents something very different to Assemblymember Steven Cymbrowitz (D-Brooklyn). … Full Article
 
State Sen. Diane Savino (left), pictured at a block party she hosted outside her Coney Island district office last year, ran unopposed for re-election on Tuesday. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Savino wins her one-woman race

Trivia question: Who was one of the candidates who had an easy time on Election Night? The answer: state Sen. Diane Savino.  … Full Article
 
Department of Small Business Services Comissioner Maria Torres-Springer speaks about the city services available for impacted small businesses with Councilmember Mark Treyger, Executive Director of Alliance for Coney Island Johanna Zaki and the owner of JR Island Meat Market.

Small Business Commissioner Torres-Springer visits Coney Island storefronts to help Sandy-impacted businesses

New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer on Monday visited new storefronts along Mermaid Avenue that are being renovated as part of the city’s Hurricane Sandy Storefront Improvement Program. … Full Article
 
Shawn O’Connor became the second coach in Lincoln High School history to compile 100 wins when the Railsplitters beat Clinton on Friday.

Lincoln beats undefeated Clinton, gives O’Connor his 100th win

As Lincoln head coach Shawn O’Connor picked up his 100th career win as coach, he wasn’t thinking back to his glory days of winning the 2011 or 2013 city title or the four All-Americans he coached. … Full Article
 

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