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Events: Open Mic Night at Kidde Beach

By GerritsenBeach.net, on September 7th, 2011%

Open mic night at Kiddie Beach presented by Ice Cream U Scream is this Friday, September 9th, 7pm-11pm.

Last year was a success and a great fundraiser for Kiddie Beach

FEMA is Roaming the Streets of GB Looking to Help You

By GerritsenBeach.net, on September 4th, 2011%

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/

Found Dog

By GerritsenBeach.net, on September 4th, 2011%

Found this dog roaming the old section. Email info@gerritsenbeach.net with any info

Update: Dog has been returned.

“Untitled” Movie Shoot on Gerritsen Avenue

By GerritsenBeach.net, on August 30th, 2011%

They look as though they are filming in the library.

Who is in this project? Let’s find out!

Updated: NYPD Investigation

By GerritsenBeach.net, on August 19th, 2011%

The altercation was a half-mile from the beach, the police said.

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/18/mans-body-found-on-brooklyn-beach-after-fight-brother-wounded/

Area Eateries Don’t Post Results

By GerritsenBeach.net, on August 16th, 2011%

Gerritsen Bagels - B - Issued on 04/13/2011 - Has Grade Pending in Window

(Updated Below)

It has been brought to our attention that a few our area eateries are trying to skirt or are ignorant of the NYC Department of Health Grading System by not displaying their lower than A grades. The two places are Gerritsen Bagels and Victorias Pizza.

The NYC Health Department conducts unannounced inspections of every restaurant at least once a year. Inspectors check for compliance with food handling, food temperatures, personal hygiene, structure, vermin control and more.

Each violation of the regulation earns a certain number of points. At the end of the inspection, the inspector totals the points, and
the number is the restaurant’s inspection score—the lower the score, the better! Then based on that number, the restaurant will be
required to post an A, B or C grade.

What is supposed to be posted.

GRADING SYSTEM

0-13 Points = “A”
14-27 Points = “B”
28+ Points = “C”

Name – Grade – Date – Status

Bantry Bar – A – Issued on 12/23/2010 – Results Posted
Beach Bar – A – Issued on 01/05/2011 – Results Posted
Gerritsen Bagels – B – Issued on 04/13/2011 - ~~Has Grade Pending in Window~~ has grade in window now
Kiddie Beach- A – Issued on 06/13/2011 – Results Posted
Knapp Street Pizza – B -Issued on 06/22/2011 – Results Posted
Ice Cream U Scream- A -Issued on 04/21/2011 – Results Posted
Tamaqua Marina – A – Issued on 02/14/2011 – Results Posted
VFW #107 – A – Issued on 05/09/2011 – Results Posted
Victorias – C -Issued on 06/01/2011 – Has Grade Pending In Window (updated below)

Victorias has scored the worst in our area (11229) and according to the DOH if they fail their next inspection they are in danger of closing. As three inspections of 28+ points = closing of the facilities. Their last inspections on 06/01/2011 resulted in 65 points and on 03/23/2011 32 points.

Update: Victorias may be requesting a hearing with the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings Health Tribunal. If true, they are allowed to post the grade pending until the end of the hearing.

The bagel store after posting this story has posted their B grade in the window.

Victorias - C -Issued on 06/01/2011 - Has Grade Pending In Window

Seba Avenue Light About to Flip the Switch

By GerritsenBeach.net, on August 2nd, 2011%

The Seba Avenue traffic signal is about complete as the signals and cross walk signals are up. The installation of the signal hopes to help parents cross the street safely.

Seba Avenue Traffic Light up and Installed

By GerritsenBeach.net, on July 25th, 2011%

It was announced back in May, and now the Department of Transportation has just about finished installing a pedestrian signal at Gerritsen Avenue and Seba Avenue so that parents will have signal assistance in crossing Gerritsen to Seba Avenue Park.

The light will be a steady green for cars on Gerritsen, except when the push button is activated by pedestrians which will change the light so that people can cross Gerritsen safely.

St. James Needs Our Support

By GerritsenBeach.net, on July 19th, 2011%

Recently, St. James Lutheran Church mailed a letter to residents asking members to update their information and to attend services.

St. James, much like most churches and organizations, is struggling for members and funds. Back in January,the church was forced to let go of their full time pastor – Pastor Nebrasky. It was recently revealed at a property owners meeting that they have less than 100 active members.

In the letter they have asked “members” to update their information with a friendly reminder to attend services. We strongly urge members to re-register as well as everyone consider donating to St. James. Your help will keep St. James in our community.

Anyone looking to donate can send a check or money order to:
St. James Lutheran Church
2776 Gerritsen Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11229

Seba Avenue Traffic Signal Construction Started

By GerritsenBeach.net, on July 14th, 2011%

Construction began recently at Seba Avenue for a new traffic signal. The city is installing a push button traffic signal, which will stay green until pushed, at Seba Avenue park to make crossing Gerritsen Avenue safer for parents and children.

DOT Repaired Gain and Hyman Courts

By GerritsenBeach.net, on July 12th, 2011%

The DOT repaired Gain and Hyman at Seba Avenues today. Which is a confirmation of the city ownership and responsibility of the courts.

Who knows if this was brought on by media pressure. However, The DOT did originally walk away and say a violation would be in the mail to the homeowner, until GerritsenBeach.net and PIX stepped in.

We are very much glad this was repaired. Please report any other dangerous road conditions by calling 311.

WPIX: DOT To Residents: ‘Fix Your Own Streets And Sidewalks’

By GerritsenBeach.net, on July 8th, 2011%

Story here

NYC DOT to Old Section: Pay Up!

By GerritsenBeach.net, on July 7th, 2011%

Gain Ct and Seba Avenue - In Disrepair

Recently, a resident of the Old Section called 311 to report street damage and a pothole on Gain Ct and Seba Avenue but instead was hit for a sidewalk violation. The circumstances surrounding this story are going to blow your mind.

It’s a known fact that the Old Section has no traditional sidewalks, in fact it’s a running joke. However, you may not know that – every entrance – to each court is in severe disrepair. Many are crumbling, some have huge gaps between the street and the curb, and most are sloped in such a way that every car “bottoms out” when entering.

Severe disrepair

When a DOT crew came out to repair the street damage at Gain and Seba the homeowner was horrified when they were told that the street is considered a COMMUNITY DRIVEWAY and that they would have to pay for the repair. The crew was so bold as to suggest to the homeowner should get everyone on the block to help pay for the repair. They left without repairing the damage.

The street at Gain Ct and Seba and most courts is approximately 18 feet wide, the homeowner is being told they have to pay for the 9 feet of Gain Ct and the opposite connected homeowner would have to pay for the other 9 feet.

This is very bad news, there are approximately 60 of these streets in the old section , which means that there are 120 homeowners that may be forced to pay for street repair.