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Alex Ellefson

Jun
27
Rush Job! Coney Island Amphitheater Makes Its Debut, Barely

Rush Job! Coney Island Amphitheater Makes Its Debut, Barely

Ticketholders going through security to enter the Ziggy Marley show at the Coney Island Amphitheater. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)
3 min read
Jun
27

Check Out The Huge Shark Caught This Weekend Off Sheepshead Bay

A thresher shark caught during Stella Maris’ annual shark fishing tournament. (Photo by Vladimir Korostyshevskiy)Intrepid anglers hauled more than
2 min read
Jun
27
Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Nathan’s Hot Dog Championship, Fourth Of July Fireworks, Cyclones

Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Nathan’s Hot Dog Championship, Fourth Of July Fireworks, Cyclones

Fireworks in Coney Island. (Photo: Pisanofrank [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coney_Island,_NY.jpg] / Wikimedia Commons)Lots to
3 min read
Jun
27
Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Nathan’s Hot Dog Championship, Fourth Of July Fireworks, Cyclones

Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Nathan’s Hot Dog Championship, Fourth Of July Fireworks, Cyclones

Fireworks in Coney Island. (Photo: Pisanofrank [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coney_Island,_NY.jpg] / Wikimedia Commons)Lots to
3 min read
Jun
27
Morning Mug: “The Best Way To Cheer Yourself Up Is To Try To Cheer Somebody Else Up.” — Mark Twain

Morning Mug: “The Best Way To Cheer Yourself Up Is To Try To Cheer Somebody Else Up.” — Mark Twain

Photo by George BurshteynMorning Mug is our daily showcase of photographs from our readers. If you have a photograph that
1 min read
Jun
26
ICYMI: Target Coming To Kings Highway, Mermaid Parade, Sandy Home Collapses

ICYMI: Target Coming To Kings Highway, Mermaid Parade, Sandy Home Collapses

In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): [/tag/in-case-you-missed-it/] Here are some of the big stories you may have missed this
2 min read
Jun
24
Pols Rail Against MTA Plan To Close Avenue O During Midwood Mardi Gras

Pols Rail Against MTA Plan To Close Avenue O During Midwood Mardi Gras

(Photo: jon jordan [https://www.flickr.com/photos/jontintinjordan/2984318067/] / Flickr)The MTA’s plan to close part of Avenue
2 min read
Jun
24
Puzzle: “There Are Two Ways Of Spreading Light: To Be The Candle Or The Mirror That Reflects It.” — Edith Wharton

Puzzle: “There Are Two Ways Of Spreading Light: To Be The Candle Or The Mirror That Reflects It.” — Edith Wharton

Photo by George Burshteyn
Jun
24
Bullseye! Target Signs Lease For New Store On Kings Highway

Bullseye! Target Signs Lease For New Store On Kings Highway

(Photo: Mike Mozart / Flickr) [https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeepersmedia/14935876701/]A big-box retailer has their sights on Kings Highway.
1 min read
Jun
24
Sheepshead Bay Weekend Apartment Rental Roundup

Sheepshead Bay Weekend Apartment Rental Roundup

2212 Avenue L . (Photo provided by Rebeca Volkman)Are you trying to find a home in Sheepshead Bay? There are
2 min read