In American Idol Season 11 Nicole has made the first cut and is on her way to Hollywood.
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Parking is an issue everywhere, a quick search for parking on GerritsenBeach.net found notes being left on cars, illegal driveways, lots of cones, and the retaliation you get for moving a cone. Now the issue has come up of Yellow Curbs (above). Everyone was reminded at the last GBPOA meeting that: anyone with a yellow painted curbs, to save spots or mark driveways (legal or otherwise) is illegal and will net the property a $250 fine. If you do have a yellow line – please paint it grey.
They are a staple of every event of the community and now they are looking for new members! GERRITSEN BEACH MARCHIN BAND IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY BAND Everyone in the United States listening to the radio or watching TV at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 9 will hear an alarming three-minute set of beeps and tones followed by a reassuring voice repeating, “this is a test.” It will be a first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) giving federal, state and local officials the opportunity to make sure vital life-safety information can be communicated from the nation’s capital to the public via broadcasters and cable operators. The national Emergency Alert System is an alert and warning system can be activated by the President, if needed, to provide information to the American public during emergencies or the upcoming Zombie Apocalypse. NOAA’s National Weather Service, governors, and state and local emergency authorities also use parts of the system to issue more localized emergency alerts. The test is an important exercise in ensuring that the system is effective in communicating critical information to the public in the event of a real national emergency. It is a critical communications tool that can provide alerts, warning and information rapidly across multiple television and radio platforms. Here are specific items we want everyone to know about the test:
Ok, folks, here comes that one day sure to screw up your life for at least 24 hours, if not the entire week: Daylight Savings Time 2011. That’s the day, Sunday, November 6, 2011, when you have to set your clocks backward – not forward – one hour. (Remember, that’s one week from now.) Before 2007, the daylight saving time used to come to an end on the last Sunday of October, but in 2007, the U.S. Energy Policy Act of 2005 came into effect and in that it was proposed that the daylight saving time should be extended by a week and since then it has ended on the first Sunday of November. Remember November 6, 2am, to turn your clocks back and gain that extra hour in bed! We are going to be trying something out by moving the Commenting over to IntenseDebate. Comments are still being copied into the new system, so bear with us. I woke up today and realized it is the 5th anniversary of the launch of GerritsenBeach.net. A lot has happened since the launch of the site; hell, a lot has happened this past year. Many of the stories have been wonderful, and some, which usually get the most attention, are a little rough to say the least. Now, I know there are mixed opinions out there about what people think this site is and what the site actually is. I will address them first by saying what I have said from the beginning:“GerritsenBeach.net strives to be an objective news site that was created with the intention of providing the residents of Gerritsen Beach with solid news and commentary on matters that are important to us.” As I reflect on these past years, I have realized that there is nothing that has pushed me more than to try and give you unbiased community news. There are too many factions, cold wars between groups, cliques, behind the scenes banter, and problems for you to even imagine and sort through. I’ve tried to let you know about what is happening in the neighborhood so you can be informed, and, in the end, come together as a community. This year, I do not know if I have succeeded in that goal. Over the years, I have been demonized and physically attacked by community leaders over the contents of the site. I’ve so far successfully defended against legal threats by unscrupulous land developers. The site has been called every name in the book by just about everyone. However, some good things were said, including “Brooklyn’s Best,” “Gerritsen Beach’s own Thomas Paine,” and a “muckracking reporter.” I have always tried to share the best and, sometimes, worst of the neighborhood. Sharing “the worst” seems to be a point of contention for some. I will attempt to address some of the contempt we’ve earned. Let’s take Halloween, for example. Halloween has always been “bad” and complained about. Last year was particularly bad. The reaction that my photos were wrong and the source of the problem, I believe, is wrong to say the least. I also believe it is the opinion of a small amount of people. If you look back, I have covered the good and bad of Halloween for four years now. “Taking care of our own” seemed to be the motto of Halloween, but that shouldn’t mean protecting abhorrent behavior, it should be about protecting our neighbors and our neighborhood. There are others that believe that the website is solely responsible for painting a bad picture of the community, and that the website sharing news outside the physical boundaries of Gerritsen Beach is wrong. I again need to disagree – bad things happen everywhere, including in our “physical” boundaries. Why prefer to live in ignorance of our community issues, rather than actually try to help do our part and correct them? Despite this, we will continue to cover community news and events while having a new focus on helping bringing the community together. The website has evolved, the community is constantly evolving it’s a good thing and I am proud to be a part of it. The site has come a long way, it has been a great five years and I would like to sincerely thank you all for being with us since 2006. – Dan
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) added Brooklyn to their list of areas in need for public assistance after Hurricane Irene hit this past weekend. I saw a pair of FEMA members roaming the streets of GB and here is the run down. Call 800-621-3362 if you need disaster assistance. http://www.disasterassistance.gov/
For anyone looking to get into the Emergency Medical Service get certified now and for only $850 The Vollies will be hosting an NYS EMT class beginning in early October. Phone: 718-332-9292 52 Seba Avenue The Manhattan Beach COmmunity Group is hosting a Town Hall Meeting tonight August 31, Wednesday, at 8 PM. at PS 195 (131 Irwin Street) David Weprin is the Democratic nominee and Bob Turner is the Republican nominee. It will be interesting to see as both bombed on a recent quiz of the district.  Coney, Brighton, Sheepshead are ZONE A. Some of Rockaway is ZONE A but ALL of Rockaway is under Mandatory Evacuation
Plese do not panic. As of now This evacuation does not include Gerritsen Beach Residents in Zone A are advised to leave their homes before 5pm Saturday. This includes ALL of Rockaway. Subways and buses are running today, but will be shut down entirely tomorrow. For seniors and residents who have disabilities, they should utilize Access a Ride, contact family members or take whatever actions necessary to secure transportation from their homes to stay with friends or relatives, or go to the evacuation centers, which will be open by 4:00 this afternoon.  Storm Surge in Green as of 3pm 8/26/2011
Hurricane Irene is approaching and the Vollies would like for you to know the following information The Vollies will be available in the event a problem may arise you can contact them at 718-332-3333 (emergency) or 718-332-9292 (non emergency). Please continue to check the news for changes in the weather so you may plan accordingly. Flooding may occur in the Gerritsen Beach area as well as surrounding area’s. There may also be high winds and heavy rain. Please be sure to secure any loose items around the perimeter of your home as these items may blown away by the heavy winds. Check basements for flooding. If possible please check in on the elderly or disabled.
IS 292 CROSS STREETS: Between PITKIN AVENUE and BELMONT AVENUE
The Vollies will be available in the event a problem may arise you can contact them at 718-332-3333 (emergency) or 718-332-9292 (non emergency). Please continue to check the news for changes in the weather so you may plan accordingly.
She’s a sweet and friendly cat. Her owner apparently decided that she no longer wanted her anymore (since GB doesn’t already have enough issues with stray/feral cats), and put her out on the street; however, she is declawed so she can’t defend herself against anything. I would take her myself, but we just adopted a maniac dog and Chris said I can’t have anymore pets! Email: info@gerritsenbeach.net for more information
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