The Francisco Solivan memorial which was erected after the motorcycle crash back in 2007, just got decorated in time for Halloween. The decorations come complete with ghosts and skeletons which seem mildly inappropriate.
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Currently EVERYTHING about Lacon Court is illegal and forming a dangerous situation. Right now there are numerous people living squatting in dry-docked boats and house boats that are on the water. They are running loud portable generators for the better part of the day and night. They are also not connected to any type of sewage or septic syetem. Instead, They have a port-a-potty that residents say they have witnessed them dumping on nearby ground to empty. Residents are worried because the property “flat out filled with skel’s” with people walking in and out every day at every hour. They also took down a large portion of the required construction fencing and dumped a very large amount of milled asphalt on the property where it could fall into the nearby creek. Dumping all of solid waste on our community is disgusting and is a blatant disregard for the law. Criminal charges must be filed on the property owner(s) and whomever illegally dumped the material. The Danza property is filled with vehicles, boats, and construction debris. The boats that Jemal was forced to remove now sit in the former danza property. We have no idea who owns this property now, since Stephen Jemal was successfully sued by his orginal investment companies. He now owes 18.9 Million to his investment companies. We do suspect that SSJ Development still owns the properties.
Parks has been clearing the land across from the library for months now to make way for a huge forest. Recently parks has been bringing in the heavy machinery to clear more of the land. They look like they are pushing around some of the larger cement debris aside – kinda like piling all of your stuff in a corner so it’s not seen. How did all of those blocks and debris get back there anyway?
They have no problem answering any questions as they understand the perceived stigma associated with opening up a Tattoo shop. Mr. DeLuso, is no stranger to community opposition and has actually been a driving force in helping to help write tattoo and piercing laws in Flordia, Nassuau County and is currently working on New York City. Wyld Chyld from what they explained and according to something called “The Google” is a high end establishment. They are nationally known, have been featured on TV shows, trade shows as well as having their own tv show currently. They have already pledged to help out with fund raising locally with the Vollies and Kiddie Beach. Any questions you have post them here!
Their Merrick store is part tattoo parlor, part coffee house. No word yet if the Gerritsen Beach location will be serving up coffee. Owner Bill DeLuso in January told merrick.patch.com “I actually built it for the non-tattoo people. People who are curious about the tattoo industry, would never walk into a tattoo parlor…because you have no intention of getting one,” DeLuso says. “This gives you an opportunity to come into our world, see all the tattooing going on, talk to the artists.” The tattoo shop is located at what used to be the short lived M & M Isurance, and if we go way back the former Brooklyn Public Library. Facebook – Wyld Chyld Tattoo There are lots of new stores popping up on the Avenue. Let’s break them down.
First we have Big Robs Heroes (2662 Gerritsen Avenue) which is closer to Devon Avenue. This place reminds us of of the failed Sammitch shop. We wish them luck! Next door to Rob’s we have another place ready to open of what we are not sure of yet.
Then we have the Channel Avenue Stores. The insurance place is gone and it is going to be a Tattoo parlor of sorts. The former Barber Shop is up for rent and being gutted out.
Then we have the Corner of Everett and Gerritsen – which has been undergoing renovations. When asked about what this location would be. “Something that would help out the community and help pay the rent.” says Owner Joe Giordano. “Ssomething along the lines of a community music studio, party hall, or teen club”. Apparently people in “Garraton Beach”(watch video) are fuming mad about the lack of crossing guards & “taking away a crossing guard is really just the icing on the cake”. I do like how they were speeding on the avenue and standing in the middle of the street to get their shots.
2,000 Trees and 500 Shrubs will be making it’s way across from the Library next month. Parks has been busy KILLING everything in sight very quickly over the last few months to make way for their new forest. They have been even bringing away large debris Maybe Back Weeds will be called The Forest
News 12 says that Gerritsen Beach is angry that we have not received the JUST announced traffic signal yet at Channel Avenue. If News 12 wasn’t too busy stealing SheepsheadBites and GerritsenBeach.net stories maybe they would of reported the story correctly. They incorrectly reported that DOT should of had the traffic signal installed already on Channel Avenue. In no way, shape, or form was a date given for the installation. Only that we have been approved. Check out the report anyway. The best part is that they had a radar gun clocking people at 40 MPH and above in a school zone with a limit of 15.
Via NYC.gov What to Know About Raccoons Getting Raccoons Off Your Property Keeping Raccoons Out of Your Home If raccoons are rummaging through your garbage, make it unreachable by purchasing a raccoon-proof If raccoons are already living in your home, there are measures you can take to get them out. Raccoons do not like bright lights or loud noises:
If none of these suggestions work, trapping may be the best option. Never attempt to capture a raccoon by yourself! If you try to touch a wild raccoon, it may feel threatened and bite you. If you are bitten or scratched by a raccoon, consult a physician right away. You may need a tetanus shot or other medical treatment to control infection. You should also be evaluated for possible exposure to rabies. Biting incidents should be reported to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene at 311. Check your local phone book or NY State will provide a list of wildlife trappers: Maintaining a Raccoon-Proof Home Be sure to leave a light and radio on until there is absolutely no sign of activity. Finally, permanently Remember, raccoons will come back if you let them.
Over the weekend was the Annual Allen Avenue Block party and it was a great success. Except for the residents of Fane Court. According to Fane Court, They were not notified of this years block party in advance and found themselves blocked in by early morning. In years past Fane Court, which does not participate in the Allen Avenue Block Party, was able to have access to Plumb 1st when they needed it. This year when someone crossed over Allen Avenue onto Fane Court. People from Allen Avenue were upset at the driver and approached the driver. The altercation and yelling brought out everyone on Fane Court and a group argument ensued. Allen Avenue’s argument was you can’t cross our block party we have a permit. The police did arrive to try and sort things out, but they only quoted the permit which authorized Allen Avenue being closed off as a block party. As of press time it is unknown whether all or parts of Allen Avenue were closed off. In the end, Fane Court continued to drive to and from Plumb 1st when they needed it . While residents of Allen Avenue tried to block them with garbage cans and barricades. Hopefully next year this can be resolved ahead of time and people can be nicer to their neighbors who are not participating in the festivities.
There is a new storefront coming next to Salon Siena.
It’s all due to a clogged storm drain at Channel Avenue.
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This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
A Slow Day - Only Two Buses
It has to be said.
Garbage! Garbage! Garbage! Enough with the Garbage.
Despite artful messages the Gerritsen Avenue Soccer Fields are filthy! Why? Because our fields are growing more and more popular during the week with Day Care Camps. They come in by the busload and when they leave they don’t clean up after themselves!
These camps come in usually because Marine Park is filled and they come here to use our facilities.
Don’t get us wrong here we are all for having kids having fun but if they leave the place a mess it’s not worth it.
Who knows when Bergen Beach is coming back to clean it up!