Marine Park’s squirrels are awfully brazen and confrontational.  This little guy (or gal?) brings to mind the squirrel that jumped in front of the camera of the couple on vacation, which became a viral sensation.  Perhaps this picture will gain some internet notoreity?

The former site of Herr’s, on the corner of Quentin Road and East 36^th Street, is currently enveloped in scaffolding, with development imminent.  According to the Department of Buildings, the current plan exam which proposed the addition of a second story and the raising of the first floor five feet above sidewalk level has been disapproved.  This is mainly because the current building is built to its maximum, thus any new building could not exceed its current size.  Much to the chagrin of the greedy architect/owner, the building can not be enlarged to gargantuan proportions.

Additionally, the site has pending violations as the sidewalk shed erected doesn’t meet code specifications due to missing bracing and inoperable lights.  A night time visit to the site confirms that this has been partially rectified as lights have been installed and are operable.  Additionally, the architect/owner has also received a violation for posting incorrect information and neglecting to publicly display DOB permits.  A hearing date for this violation is scheduled for November 9, 2009.

As this development is on a large corner lot located on a heavily trafficked avenue, neighbors and concerned parties should be cognizant of what is to be built there.  Quentin Road currently accomodates much traffic due to the supermarkets across the street from one another and P.S. 222.  Additionally, as this site has pending violations, work has been halted by law.  If you see work occurring at this site, please contact MarineParker immediately.

After serving the Marine Park community for several years, McGuinness’ Irish Gift Shop is closing its doors.  Part and parcel of going out of business, all merchandise (not including food) is 30% off.  Always sad to see a long-standing neighborhood-serving business close, MarineParker wishes its owner(s) the best of luck in all future endeavors.

McGuinness’ Irish Gift Shop

3609 Avenue S

Brooklyn, NY 11234

(718) 627-0009

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 AM – 7 PM and Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM

Sheepshead Bay at Dusk

This years Halloween walk was a mixed bag of fun and some disappointment. Disappointing only because the threat of rain forced the walk inside the nature center, and not on a trail like it was in previous years.

Fortunately enough…all of the volunteers stepped up and played the hand they were dealt offering the community a great event.

Once inside the nature center Marine Park Civic was offering free group pictures that they would print for you on the spot.

Local politicians State Senator Marty Golden and Councilman Lew Fidler were handing out apples and candy. After getting candy and apples for the kids, family’s walked into the nature center yard where characters were, then out the path to the street with more characters along the way.

Photo Gallery

Sleeping Giant.  I’m sure he’ll wake up for Sunday vs the Saints.

26^th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN WALK
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Avenue U & East 36^th Street
1:00 to 3:30 PM

Wanted: Ghouls, Ghosts & Goblins…
To Haunt Marine Park on Saturday, October, 17^th
at the 26^th Annual Halloween Walk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tour Guides, Make-up Artists & Stage Hands are also needed!
To Volunteer call the M.P.C.A. @1.718.336.7343
(please leave contact information so we can call you)
or The NYC Department of Parks@1.718.965.8913.

Volunteers will meet at the Nature Center, Ave U at 10:00 a.m. and will be provided with costumes, make-up and lunch before the event. Volunteers with their own costumes are welcome as are individuals who can assist part of the time (morning set-up 8 to 10 a.m. or afternoon take-down 3:30 to 5 p.m.).

If you have never checked out a photo gallery before please, check out the 2008 Marine Park Halloween Walk.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

There will be no rain date.

Location:
Marine Park, Brooklyn
East 36 Street entrance of Salt Marsh Nature Center Trail

Cost: Free

Contact Number
(718) 421-2021

if you even more brave, click more or look below and see some of the pictures.