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Councilmember Mark Treyger (at podium) says it’s vital that the city’s communications infrastructure be working in an emergency. At right, next to Treyger, is Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. Photo courtesy of Councilmember Treyger’s Office

City to study post-Sandy communications structure

In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy in 2012, there were widespread outages in phone, Internet and cable services that prevented victims from getting in touch with their family members or 911, according to Councilmember Mark Treyger, who said the City Council has passed a bill he introduced to pr … Full Article
 
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Author turns young adult genre on its ear by blending paranormal urban fantasy with Coney Island history

Glenn Herdling, a former editor and writer at Marvel Comics, has announced the publication of “Piper Houdini: Apprentice of Coney Island,” a novel for supernatural thrill-seekers about a 12-year-old orphan who learns that she is the niece of the legendary Harry Hou … Full Article
 
Brandon Brosher’s three-run homer in the eighth inning and Jeff Diehl’s sacrifice fly in the ninth kept Brooklyn tied for first place with rival Staten Island in the tight race for the McNamara Division title. Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Cyclones

Cyclones, Staten Island Yankees locked in tight division race

After more than four decades in Major League-affiliated baseball, Tom Gamboa is quick to recognize a tight pennant race. … Full Article
 
In 2014, Councilmember Mark Treyger led Amy Peterson, director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing recovery, on a tour of Sandy-damaged areas of Coney Island. Photo courtesy of Treyger’s Office

Council subcommittee OKs Sandy zoning changes

A vote by a key City Council subcommittee that took place on Monday is the first step in an effort to cut red tape for Superstorm Sandy victims seeking to rebuild their homes, officials said. … Full Article
 
Shown are damages to a beachfront house in the Sea Gate community after Superstorm Sandy hit in October 2012. AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews

$100K approved for Sandy repairs in Sea Gate

U.S. Sens. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Mark Treyger (kneeling at left) and the game’s participants raised $1,300 for the Coney Island Autism Angels. Photo courtesy Treyger’s office

Treyger organizes softball game to help autistic kids

Councilmember Mark Treyger has beaten plenty of opponents in his political career, but on July 14, he won a victory against autism. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says the country has an “overcriminalization problem.” Photo courtesy Jeffries’ office

Jeffries, colleagues form caucus to take fresh look at justice system

A bipartisan group of House members, including U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of Brooklyn, has formed a new caucus to look at ways to fix the country’s criminal justice system, it was announced this week. … Full Article
 
Arthur Wagner, Coney Island Hospital executive director, is pictured with the family of Ida G. Israel at the ribbon-cutting ceremony this week. Photo courtesy of Coney Island Hospital

Coney Island Hospital dedicates new community health center

Coney Island Hospital on Wednesday dedicated its new community health center in Coney Island and named it for Ida G. Israel, a late community leader and long-time neighborhood resident. … Full Article
 
Matt Stonie gestures after winning the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest men's competition, on Saturday in Coney Island. Stonie ate 62 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. AP Photo/Tina Fineberg

Matt Stonie tops Joey Chestnut in Hot Dog Eating Contest


Matt Stonie shocked the competitive eating world Saturday by upsetting Joey "Jaws" Chestnut at the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous in Coney Island, thwarting Chestnut's bid for a ninth straight victory. … Full Article
 
Wildlife Conservation Society and Turner Construction this past week celebrated the “topping out” of the construction of the exhibit by raising the U.S. flag on the top floor of the building. Photos: Julie Larsen Maher © WCS

‘Ocean Wonders: Sharks!’ rises above the Coney Island Boardwalk

The construction of a new exhibit at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) New York Aquarium, “Ocean Wonders: Sharks!” has risen high above the Coney Island Boardwalk. … Full Article
 

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