Alzheimer's disease
The following was submitted by Sheepshead Bay resident Jeanine Grimaldi, whose family wrestles with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease every day. Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia, affects an estimated 5.4 million Americans. Although this disease is most commonly known for its major symptom — memory loss — it
abe george
The following is an op-ed contributed by Abe George, candidate for the office of the Brooklyn District Attorney in 2013’s citywide elections. What is a cybercrime lab? Well, you might have heard last week that prosecutors in Manhattan obtained one, at a cost of $4.2 million awarded from
2102 east 15th st
THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: I’ve always considered Sheepshead Bay as having particularly discriminating tastes, but rather than preferring bougie “artisanal” branded organic tofu made by a Wisconsin native in skinny jeans, we prefer practical food: delicious food priced just right. Half-price sushi, anyone? I kid! I guess it’s
hurricane irene
READER SUBMISSION: Mickie Burbella Whitley, an East 15th Street resident and North Carolina-native, passed by this derelict motor boat in the Bay. The sight brought back memories of Hurricane Irene and, 10 years earlier, Hurricane Floyd – during which she made her drive up from North Carolina to Brooklyn. Here, she
2370 coney island ave
This is a paid announcement from Real Results Personal Training [http://bit.ly/M5WoTB], Brooklyn’s premier personal training facility, located at 2370 Coney Island Avenue. Unsatisfied with the way you look and feel? Real Results Personal Training [http://bit.ly/M5WoTB], the premier personal training facility in Brooklyn, is
This is a paid announcement from Real Results Personal Training [http://bit.ly/M5WoTB], Brooklyn’s premier personal training facility, located at 2370 Coney Island Avenue. Unsatisfied with the way you look and feel? Real Results Personal Training [http://bit.ly/M5WoTB], the premier personal training facility in Brooklyn, is
BENSONHURST BEAN EXCLUSIVE: A Gravesend pizza maker who became the victim of identity theft after losing his drivers license last summer is still wondering when he’ll legally be able to get behind the wheel again – even after a judge determined that his driving record is actually clean. “I did
1966 coney island ave
This is a paid announcement from 5 Star Liquors, a full service liquor store located at 1966 Coney Island Avenue. Come check out the new home of 5 Star Liquors [http://on.fb.me/M3IqW9] located at 1966 Coney Island Avenue. In order to better serve the community, 5 Star
back from the beach
The spectacular evening view from Baron DeKalb's pier (Photo by Joe Comperiati) This is a sponsored announcement from Baron DeKalb – Knights of Columbus: Looking for a fun, cheap activity to fill your Sunday afternoons? Baron DeKalb – Knights of Columbus will be hosting a weekly “Back From the Beach
andrew gounardes
State Senator Marty Golden will hold a class for professional women on “Posture, Deportment, and the Feminine Presence” [http://www.nysenate.gov/event/2012/jul/24/polished-professional]in the workplace, angering women’s rights advocates who think women would be better served with good policy, not antiquated etiquette. The taxpayer
Education
Source: quinn.anya/FlickrCity Councilman Lew Fidler penned a letter to Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott last week demanding the abolition of the public school cell phone ban [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/city-council-urges-schools-chancellor-dennis-walcott-repeal-cell-phone-ban-city-schools-article-1.1106711] , which has been in place since 2006. The letter, backed by 47 of the Council’
sale announcements
The following is a greeting paid for by Ridgewood Savings Bank [https://www.ridgewoodbank.com/home/home] [/happy-birthday-sheepshead-bites-love-ridgewood-savings-bank-sponsored/rw/] Happy fourth birthday Sheepshead Bites. Here’s to many more years of serving the community together! — Ridgewood Savings Bank, 2520 East 17th Street & Avenue Y (718) 615-4810 The above is