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Where Were You When The Unthinkable Happened? Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Reflects On That Fateful Day

An emotional Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz speaks at a Holocaust memorial ceremony. Photo by Erica ShermanAssemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz, a second generation Holocaust survivor and [/cymbrowitz-denounces-rise-in-nyc-hate-crime-stats/] an [/hate-crime-robbery-at-avenue-z-jewish-center/] unyielding [/cymbrowitz-honors-winners-of-holocaust-contest/] denouncer [/cymbrowitz-criticizes-nyc-location-for-terror-trial/] of [/emmons-ave-holocaust-memorial-site-raise/] hatred [/6-14-25th-anniversary-holocau

Morning Mug: 9/11 Remembrance — Special 10-Year Anniversary Edition

Shot using a Konica Auto-Reflex T3 [http://www.thecamerasite.net/01_SLR_Cameras/Pages/konicat3.htm]. Photo by Erica Sherman

Puzzle: Bird Is The Word!

I am thoroughly ashamed that I have channeled my least favorite television show of all time [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WNrx2jq184], which represents — to me — all that is wrong with civilization, but it seems to work for this post. Photo by Yura Dashevsky

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Public Advocate Calls On Parents For Greater Involvement In Their Child's Education

With a new school year underway, and teachers fully focused on enriching the minds of our young people, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio is urging parents to become more involved than ever in their child’s education. To usher in the first day of school, de Blasio, his wife Chirlane

Morning Mug: Nothing But Blue Skies Do I See

A local photographer recently sent us this mesmerizing image of the bay, with the following note: > Hello, I was on the bay in the morning, and it so happened that I had my D5000 in the bag, so thought maybe I can take some morning shots for you. They

Morning Mug: Rosy Reflections Part Deux

Another fun reflection-y shot for you to wrap your minds around. Here is the original [/morning-mug-rosy-reflections/]. Photo by Robert Fernandez.

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Attorney General Holder Announces Arrests In Nationwide Medicare Fraud Sweep

Attorney General Eric Holder announces the law enforcement crackdown, resulting in the arrests of 91 people. Source: AP Photo/Jacquelyn MartinWithout citing cases of specific crackdowns in Brooklyn, United States Attorney General Eric Holder, together with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and FBI Executive Assistant Director Shawn Henry,

Signature Auto Group Offers Car Leasing At Its Best (Sponsored)

This is a sponsored post for Signature Auto Group [http://www.signatureautoworld.com/], an auto leasing agency founded by Sheepshead Bay natives. Signature Auto Group offers free no-obligation quotes on new cars, and no-hassle car leasing deals in New York [http://www.signatureautoworld.com/newcarspecials.html], New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Morning Mug: Purple Haze All In My Brain

This brilliantly sharp (for a cellphone) photo was sent to us with the following note: “Just wanna share one of the photos of Emmons Ave that I’ve made last Summer using FxCamera application on HTC Droid Incredible.” Photo by Izgil.

Morning Mug: Where Have All The Flowers Gone?

“Flowers have an expression of countenance as much as men or animals. Some seem to smile; some have a sad expression; some are pensive and diffident; others again are plain, honest and upright, like the broad-faced sunflower and the hollyhock.” — Henry Ward Beecher, Star Papers: A Discourse of Flowers Photo

Puzzle: Where You’ll Find Me

Photo by Avi Serber. Some of you may recall a rainbow [http://gothamist.com/2011/07/13/photos_rainbow_dusk_will_cheer_you.php#photo-1] we had July 13 [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.236006519753362.61300.156144554406226&type=1] . With all the tumultuous [/index.php?s=

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Street Photography: A Funny Thing

The beginnings of a happily ever after. Photo by Erica ShermanI received an email the other day from a gentleman wanting to know: “did you take this photo of us on the sheepshead blog,” with the link to this post [/lookin-for-love-in-all-the-best-places/] pasted below the query. I’d be lying if