A body was found this evening in the water behind the nature center on Avenue U.

Information will be coming shortly

If anyone has more information or additional photos, please send them to info@gerritsenbeach.net

Monsignor Thomas Brady, 78, of good Shepard parish, has been arrested following two complaints of molestation, one being a teenage boy.

Since, the now retired monsignor is so well known in the area the case has been moved to staten island.

Read additional coverage: 2 Teenage Boys Level Abuse Claims Against Brooklyn Monsignor

This weekend at the Nature Center is a free model railroad exhibit

September 24 & 25

In Marine Park, hundreds of people packed in front of the construction site of the new field house.

The ceremony was sponsored by State Senator Marty Golden.

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In Marine Park, hundreds of people packed in front of the construction site of the new field house.

The ceremony was sponsored by State Senator Marty Golden.

Only a matter of time before this happens here:

The police said Thomas Dunikowski of Marine Park, Brooklyn, fired after confronting unruly youths on the street where he lives. Read more: Two Teenagers Shot With Rifle in Brooklyn

Officials say plywood caught fire near a construction site on the roof of 278 7:40 a.m yesterday just as . . . → Read More: Marine Park 278 Open Day After Fire]]> IS 278 was officially re-opened this morning after yesterday’s roof fire and overnight air quality testing There was a fear that there may of been leaking asbestos into the school after firefighters poked the roof.

Officials say plywood caught fire near a construction site on the roof of 278 7:40 a.m yesterday just as students were arriving.

Here is the official notification:

There is no interior damage,

Facebook, is a buzz with excited kids being let home early.

After a two year fight, Councilman Lew Fidler announced today that IS 278 will, in fact, get the program that the school and community have asked for: the NEST program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This is a sharp turn around from a series of prior DOE proposals for other uses of . . . → Read More: Parents Win – NEST Program to Start in Marine Park IS 278]]>

After a two year fight, Councilman Lew Fidler announced today that IS 278 will, in fact, get the program that the school and community have asked for: the NEST program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This is a sharp turn around from a series of prior DOE proposals for other uses of available space at the school, each of which was fiercely opposed by the community.

Prior DOE plans included a charter school, a high school and an elementary school, each operating independently in the Intermediate School’s building. In response, the IS 278 community asked the Department to allow the school to run a NEST program. There are no other intermediate school NEST programs in the entirety of southern Brooklyn, forcing children with autism of middle school age to travel long distances to either northern Brooklyn or Queens. Often, the bus trip takes an hour and a half each way.

IS 278 Principal Debbie Garofalo identified the need for this program to come to Southern Brooklyn, and began the process of establishing the program at her school. Once the necessary evaluation work was done, it was determined that ~IEST would be a perfect fit to fill the void, white utilizing the available space most effectively.

“The dire need for this program, combined with the availabie space at the school, resulted in a win-win situation” Councilman Fidler said. “lt’s been a long and, at times, confrontational journey, and I am thrilled that the needs of the community are finaliy being given the credibility that’s desewed. Having worked closely with Deputy Chancellor Marc Sternberg and with my colleagues in government, I am thrilled that we have prevailed. This is truly a sweet victory. ” Fidler continued.

“Credit goes to our active and involved parents, to our dedicated school administration, to our local Community Education Council, to our local civic associations and community boards each of whom Worked for this together with my office and Assemblyman Alan Maisel, Senator Marty Golden and Congressman Anthony Weiner,” added Fidler. “Just as was the case with PS 114, this proves that DOE can, in fact, listen when you maintain a positive dialogue and you have merit to your case. I cannot express my gratitude strongly enough.

Assemblyman Maisel added, “I am very pleased that the NEST program has been approved for IS 278. A program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is long overdue in our community. Credit for this amazing accomplishment goes to Principal Garofalo and Councilman Fidler for their foresight and diligence in bringing this to fruition. I also must commend the DOE for again proving that they are listening and responding to the needs of children in southern Brooklyn.”

The NEST program will open at IS 278 in September, 2012.

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The students, their families and members of the Marine Park community had a great time at the Carnival on Thursday, March 10. The money raised will help provide the students with items not in the DOE budget. Thanks to all who braved the bad weather to make it so successful.

The annual I.S. 278 Carnival will be open to the Marine Park community on Thursday, March 10 from 6:00-8:30 PM. This event features over 20 game booths with hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and more also available for purchase. This an important fund-raiser for our local junior high school which helps provide many . . . → Read More: IS 278 Carnival]]>

The annual I.S. 278 Carnival will be open to the Marine Park community on Thursday, March 10 from 6:00-8:30 PM. This event features over 20 game booths with hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and more also available for purchase. This an important fund-raiser for our local junior high school which helps provide many things for our students that our DOE budget cannot. Please come and enjoy an old fashioned evening out with your neighbors.