Alex Ellefson

Jun
09
Morning Mug: “To Go Out With The Setting Sun On An Empty Beach Is To Truly Embrace Your Solitude.” — Jeanne Moreau

Morning Mug: “To Go Out With The Setting Sun On An Empty Beach Is To Truly Embrace Your Solitude.” — Jeanne Moreau

Photo by Michael GoldsteinMorning Mug is our daily showcase of photographs from our readers. If you have a photograph that
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Jun
08

Lighting, Parking Spaces, Taxi Stand Added To Sheepshead Bay Road After Community Outcry

The Department of Transportation (DOT) completed several changes last week on Sheepshead Bay Road to make the area more orderly
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Jun
08
Here Are Some Local Restaurants To Check Out During Russian Heritage Month

Here Are Some Local Restaurants To Check Out During Russian Heritage Month

Varenichnaya’s veal pelmeni. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)June is Russian Heritage Month [http://russianamericanfoundation.org/annual-russian-heritage-month] in New
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Jun
08
Kings Bay Library Takes Home $10K In NYC Neighborhood Library Awards

Kings Bay Library Takes Home $10K In NYC Neighborhood Library Awards

City Councilman Chaim Deutsch presenting the runner-up award to Kings Bay Library branch manager Liana Alaverdova. (Photo provided by Councilman
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Jun
08
Morning Mug: “All Love That Has Not Friendship For Its Base, Is Like A Mansion Built Upon The Sand.” — Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Morning Mug: “All Love That Has Not Friendship For Its Base, Is Like A Mansion Built Upon The Sand.” — Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Photo by Michael GoldsteinMorning Mug is our daily showcase of photographs from our readers. If you have a photograph that
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Jun
07
DOT Will Not Drop Traffic Plan, Despite Continued Pressure From Community Leaders

DOT Will Not Drop Traffic Plan, Despite Continued Pressure From Community Leaders

New street signs were installed on Sheepshead Bay Road. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Here’s another one for the
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Jun
07
Following Shootout, Pols Call For Expanded Youth Services To Bring Down Violence

Following Shootout, Pols Call For Expanded Youth Services To Bring Down Violence

Police investigating a shooting in Coney Island on June 5. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Local elected officials are calling
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Jun
07
Following Shootout, Officials Call For Expanded Youth Services To Bring Down Violence

Following Shootout, Officials Call For Expanded Youth Services To Bring Down Violence

Police investigating a shooting in Coney Island on June 5. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Local elected officials are calling
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Jun
07
HBO’s Girls Shooting At La Vue On Emmons Avenue

HBO’s Girls Shooting At La Vue On Emmons Avenue

The HBO series Girls shot a scene at La Vue at 3202 Emmons Avenue. (Photo: Bob De Thomas)The hipsters
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Jun
07
Coney Island’s ‘Flicks On The Beach’ Lineup Announced

Coney Island’s ‘Flicks On The Beach’ Lineup Announced

Photo via Coney Island [https://www.facebook.com/coneyislandfun?fref=photo] on Facebook.Ready your beach towels, coolers and folding
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