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Alex Ellefson

May
31
5 Cent Hot Dogs Bring Thousands To Nathan’s For 100th Anniversary

5 Cent Hot Dogs Bring Thousands To Nathan’s For 100th Anniversary

Thousands visited Nathan’s Saturday for the company’s 100th Anniversary. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Thousands visited the Nathan’
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May
31
Morning Mug: “There Is Nothing — Absolutely Nothing — Half So Much Worth Doing As Simply Messing About In Boats.” — Kenneth Grahame

Morning Mug: “There Is Nothing — Absolutely Nothing — Half So Much Worth Doing As Simply Messing About In Boats.” — Kenneth Grahame

Photo by Katia NunesMorning Mug is our daily showcase of photographs from our readers. If you have a photograph that
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May
30
Wishing You A Terrific Memorial Day

Wishing You A Terrific Memorial Day

(Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)While many consider Memorial Day to be the “unofficial first day of summer,” the day
1 min read
May
29
ICYMI: Predatory Towing, ‘Cult’ Cleans Up Bay, Summer Stroll

ICYMI: Predatory Towing, ‘Cult’ Cleans Up Bay, Summer Stroll

(Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): [/tag/in-case-you-missed-it/] Here are some of the big stories
1 min read
May
28
Weekend Reading: Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed

Weekend Reading: Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed

Photo by Emilia AmosAfter a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening
1 min read
May
27
Q Train Riders Could Be Traveling On The Second Avenue Line As Early As December

Q Train Riders Could Be Traveling On The Second Avenue Line As Early As December

Workers are nearing completion of the Second Avenue Subway’s 72nd Street station. (Photo: MTA [https://www.flickr.com/photos/
1 min read
May
27
Puzzle: “To Love And Be Loved Is To Feel The Sun From Both Sides.” — David Viscott

Puzzle: “To Love And Be Loved Is To Feel The Sun From Both Sides.” — David Viscott

Photo by Michael Goldstein
May
27
Sheepshead Bites Brought Them Together. Now They’re Getting Married

Sheepshead Bites Brought Them Together. Now They’re Getting Married

Mariya Yudkevich and Lenny Markh are getting married this weekend. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Every great couple has a
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May
27
Brighton Boardwalk Opens In Time For Memorial Day

Brighton Boardwalk Opens In Time For Memorial Day

Cutting the ribbon: From left to right, Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey, Assemblywoman Pamela Harris, State Senator Diane Savino, Parks
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May
27
Q Train Riders Could Be Traveling The Second Avenue Line As Early As December

Q Train Riders Could Be Traveling The Second Avenue Line As Early As December

Workers are nearing completion of the Second Avenue Subway’s 72nd Street station. (Photo: MTA [https://www.flickr.com/photos/
2 min read