The almighty we call The Google has updated their satellite imagery for our area. These photos were only taken within a few weeks – do you notice the construction fence for the comfort area?
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Bus Shelters Return Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
The Bus Shelters that were taken out yesterday in the rain, were replaced with Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger ones!
These new shelters (aka street furniture) as far as we are told are basically scratch proof and made of more durable “glass” that is more resistant to shattering.
City Takes Out Bus Shelters
Today, a city contractor took out at least five bus shelters on Gerritsen Avenue. They did this while raining forcing people to stand in the rain, not to mention the extended forecast calls for more rain.
Rain is a short term complaint. What does this mean for the long term?! Well for one – there will be less shelters for the kids to smash. More seriously, these shelters are most likely gone for good. We have put in a call and await confirmation of our speculation.
Whitney (Church Parking Lot)
Avenue X (Across from Brenmans)
Channel
Everett (Bagel Store)
Bartlett
Another Incident at Seba Avenue Park – Gun?
There have been numerous reports floating around the comments here and Facebook about an incident yesterday in Seba Avenue Park.
The incident was that either one or multiple kids from out of the beach tried to intimidate a Beach kid out of his cell phone and there may or may not have been a weapon flashed.
That’s all the information we have at this time. We welcome you to update us all in the comment below. We will update you as we try and get more information.
ATV’s Damage Gerritsen Avenue Parkland
This week, next to the brand new Olga’s Garden is a very large area literally destroyed by Quad/ATV tracks.
This is a disgrace to the neighborhood and destroys the arguments that local Quad and Dirt Bike riders have brought up on Comments and various meetings.
The only way to stop this is if you see a Dirtbike/Mini-Bike/Quad/ATV riding on the Avenue or Parkland call 911 immediately.
It’s All In the Details
High Weeds at Seba
A couple of weeks ago around June 12th, the Parks Department came in and trimmed the weeds on Gerritsen Avenue. For the most part they did a good job, they took their huge tractors and basically just did a straight line from 277 to Seba Avenue Park. As you can see above, they overlooked most of the detail work around the trees and the guardrails.
What makes this worse is they pulled up with their equipment of tractors and weed whackers in front of these high weeds at Seba Avenue Park – and did not trim them. Every time they trim they seem to overlook these details that makes their work and our park look horrible.
To be fair, Parks does a good job. As of right now, the Avenue looks trim and walkable and they have been keeping it that way. They do usually miss some of the the small details around a tree or a section of guardrail, but never this obvious before. What is the Avenue? A mile and a half long? It’s a difficult job but it’s all in the details!
On a side note: The Parks Department is in charge of maintaining the parkland grass now. In years past GBCares was maintaining the parkland for the community. Now they aren’t allowed to used their equipment on city property for the betterment of the community. As far as we know, this arrangement may not change but if this lack of detail work continues we need GBCares back at 100%.
Parks only seems to trim every month or so. If you see a problem in the park call 311 to file a complaint.
June 12th Park Cleanup Crew in Front of the High Weeds they Never Trimmed
Sprinkler Fun!
Summer is about to begin but if you look at Dr. Johns Playground at PS 277 you already know it’s here. The sprinklers have been turned on during the day for your children to enjoy.
The Parks Department would like to remind you that it is important to “Play it Safe” when visiting playgrounds.
Please follow the below safety tips when enjoying one of the 1,000 playgrounds across the city.
Supervise: An adult presence is needed to facilitate play and watch for potential hazards to ensure children’s safety. Adult supervision can greatly reduce the risk of entanglement and entrapment hazards. String on clothing or ropes used for play can cause accidental strangulation if caught on equipment.
Play your Age: Pre-schoolers, Children 5 – 12, and Teens should utilize age-appropriate equipment.
Protect Children From the Sun: A day in the sun can take its toll. Parents and caregivers should carefully monitor active recreation during the hottest part of the day, generally 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The following tips will protect children from overexposure.
- Avoid Skin Contact with Hot Surfaces: Metal and rubber play surfaces can become very hot on sunny days and can cause burns on bare skin. If the equipment feels too hot to the touch, it’s probably not safe or fun to play on.
- Always Wear Shoes: Children should always wear the appropriate shoes to prevent burns from contact with hot surfaces and other injuries. Shoes should be worn at all times, even in spray shower areas.
- Use Sunscreen: Sunburn is painful and unhealthy. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher and reapply frequently.
- Drink Water: Your body needs plenty of water to prevent dehydration on hot summer days. Children can become dehydrated more quickly than adults.
- Protect your Eyes: Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
- Wear Appropriate Clothing: Wear light loose flitting clothing to keep cool and a hat to keep you shaded.
Spend time in the Shade: Keep infants and small children in the shade when possible.
Kiddie Beach Opening Day Parade
Caitlin Sarubbi Leads the Parade Atop a "Good Human I SCREAM" Parade Car
There was nothing but sun and smiles this weekend as Gerritsen Beach kicked Kiddie Beachs’ Opening Day Celebration
The parade kicked off at Gerritsen and Whitney Avenues led by the Vollies, VWF Color Guard, Gerritsen Beach Community Marching Band, Stars Dancing Center, GBPOA, and lots of Gerritsen Beach beach goers in tow. The parade ended at the Lois Avenue entrance of Kiddie Beach.
I would like to think that although we have many parades in Gerritsen Beach throughout the year, I consider this parade one of the best and that it is somewhat of a “sponge parade”. Meaning that although it it starts off with only few dozen people at the start by the time the parade hits Lois Avenue there are at least a few hundred people.
This years honoree was Gerritsen Beach resident Caitlin Sarubbi – who notably competed this year in the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games.
Also Kiddie Beach dedicated the children playground to Liam James Walsh who suddenly and unexpectedly passed away a few years ago at the age of 6.
Like years past we took hundreds of pictures and if you need/want/desire a copy of pictures taken please email me at info@gerritsenbeach.net. Otherwise here is the Photo Galleries:
- Photo Gallery – Facebook
- Photo Gallery – Flickr
Dan Foster as a Mermaid with the Octopus Named Lee (I hear he is as mean as can be!)
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Gerritsen Beach Honors Memorial Day!
Gerritsen Beach honored Memorial Day the only way it knows how. A street naming and a beautiful parade with three memorial stops.
The day started at Burnett Street and Whitney Avenue with a ceremony to “rename” Whitney Avenue Veterans Memorial Way. Then the parade went down Gerritsen Avenue stopped at St. James and then the Knights of Columbus.
Photo Gallery – Facebook
Photo Gallery – Flickr
Cort Club Memorial Day Block Party
Saturday, May 29th 2010 the Cort Club held their annual Memorial day block party. There were games and rides for the kids, lots of food and raffles. A good time was had by all.
Thanks to the Cort Club for hosting the event
Photo Gallery – Flickr
Photo Gallery – Facebook
There are a ton of pictures from this event. If you need prints or copies email: info@gerritsenbeach.net
GBCares: Olga Marshall Memorial Garden a Success!
GBCares volunteers were hard at work Saturday, May 29th 2010 cleaning and gardening a section of Gerritsen Avenue in Memorial of Olga Marshall. Olga Marshal, who passed away a few months ago, was the woman you always saw on Gerritsen Avenue gardening/beautifying on the avenue and around many of the bus stops.
What was before a barren section of Gerritsen Avenue now has a beautiful garden.
Unknown Container Springs DEC Hazmat
This morning a NYS DEC hazmat team inspected the contents of an unknown drum abandoned on Gerritsen Avenue near Lois Avenue Weeds Side.
Interesting site to see two suited-up people in hazmat suits complete with duct-taped gloves.
It turned out that it was diesel fuel but who leaves a drum of diesel fuel on the sidewalk!
Parks Clears Weeds for More Trees
Parks Employee with a Chainsaw RUN!!!!!!!!
You may have noticed a difference in the weeds across from the library. The Parks Department came in today to clear out non-native invasive trees for a scheduled planting in October. They plan on planting 2000 native trees and 500 native shrubs.
They have been spraying the phragmities and will continue to to keep them at bay.
Car Flips on Gerritsen Avenue and Avenue U
Since the island was installed was installed back in November 2009 things promised to get better. Today, A car fliped on Gerritsen Avenue today, no details on the why or the how. but the police responded, flipped the car, and EMS took away the driver.
GBCares Sends an Artful Message
GBCares in cooperation with local mural artist Joe Indart have created an artful message to help curb litter, ATV’s and dogs!
Joe Indart is no stranger to Gerritsen Beach he has also painted the mural at marine pharmacy, the PS 277 wall, the Larry Veilng scoreboard, a sign for Ice Cream U Scream, worked for the Tamaqua, as well as a ton of other murals for firehouses and other neighborhoods.
