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Alex Ellefson

May
12
Cops Can’t Crack Down On Drug Activity At Local Park Because Of Striking Verizon Workers

Cops Can’t Crack Down On Drug Activity At Local Park Because Of Striking Verizon Workers

A police cruiser parked outside the 61st precinct. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Neighbors living near a troubled playground will
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May
12
Sixth Man Charged With Aiding Brooklyn-Based Terrorism Group

Sixth Man Charged With Aiding Brooklyn-Based Terrorism Group

(Photo: mikey k / flickr)Federal prosecutors have charged a sixth man with aiding a Brooklyn-based terrorism ring that allegedly tried
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May
12
Sixth Man Charged With Aiding Brooklyn-Based Terrorism Group

Sixth Man Charged With Aiding Brooklyn-Based Terrorism Group

(Photo: mikey k / flickr)Federal prosecutors have charged a sixth man with aiding a Brooklyn-based terrorism ring that allegedly tried
1 min read
May
12
Gerritsen & Marine Park Getting Sprayed For Zika Virus

Gerritsen & Marine Park Getting Sprayed For Zika Virus

(Photo: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade [https://www.flickr.com/photos/dfataustralianaid/10703811283/] / Flickr)The Health Department is targeting
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May
12
Schumer Calls On FDA To Investigate Exploding E-Cigarettes

Schumer Calls On FDA To Investigate Exploding E-Cigarettes

(Photo: Lindsay Fox [http://ecigarettereviewed.com] / Flickr)Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) to
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May
12
Morning Mug: “Summer Has Filled Her Veins With Light And Her Heart Is Washed With Noon.” — C. Day Lewis

Morning Mug: “Summer Has Filled Her Veins With Light And Her Heart Is Washed With Noon.” — C. Day Lewis

Photo by Bella KarasMorning Mug is our daily showcase of photographs from our readers. If you have a photograph that
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May
11
Cops Find New Lead In Murder Case Of Body Found In Manhattan Beach

Cops Find New Lead In Murder Case Of Body Found In Manhattan Beach

Photo by Rachel McKenziePolice have unearthed a lead that could help solve the murder of he reputed gang member whose
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May
11
The Bite: Savory Indian Food On Coney Island Avenue

The Bite: Savory Indian Food On Coney Island Avenue

Goat curry and naan flatbread at Nasheman Grill & Restaurant. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)THE BITE: [/tag/the-bite/] More
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May
11
NYPD Made Millions Ticketing Legally Parked Cars

NYPD Made Millions Ticketing Legally Parked Cars

Photo: Dave Hosford [https://www.flickr.com/photos/baltimoredave/4400415668] / Flickr)It appears that the NYPD has been regularly ticketing
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May
11
Cymbrowitz Tells Party Boat Owners To Keep Up The Good Work

Cymbrowitz Tells Party Boat Owners To Keep Up The Good Work

Cymbrowitz and community leaders meeting with party boat owners. (Photo provided by Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz’s office)With summer almost
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