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Morning Mug: A Hawk Of Some Sort
A “hawk of some sort” on Batchelder Street. Photo by Erica Sherman.
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Unions
Walmart Would Jam Belt Parkway Traffic?
Opponents of a potential Walmart at the Gateway II shopping center in East New York say that the big box retailer would bring Belt Parkway and the surrounding roadways to a standstill, and they’ve produced a report to prove it. According to the Daily News [http://www.nydailynews.com/
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Amity School: The New Face Of Golden Gate Motel
Renderings of the new Brooklyn Amity School, at Knapp Street and Shore Boulevard Rumors have been swirling since the close of Golden Gate Inn at the end of December [/golden-gate-inn-is-closed/], but Sheepshead Bites has confirmed the new use for the property – Brooklyn Amity School, a Turkish-owned private school currently located
Wheelers Enters Wing Competition… Again
Wheelers is once again throwing its wings in the ring, signing up for The Best Wings in Brooklyn Competition. The neighborhood staple, at 1707 Sheepshead Bay Road, will be taking on nine other Brooklyn bars and wing joints to prove itself in the contest, hosted by Greenpoint’s Red Star.
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Morning Mug: Sunrise Over Sheepshead Projects
Another great shot from Tinx Chan [http://tinxchan.com/], who writes: “I caught this shot with my android phone while I was shooting the opening shot of a micro-budget indie film. The setting of the film is based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, but the director decided that the rooftops of the
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Nostrand’s Dee & Dee Going Out Of Business
Everyone’s favorite store for low-price clothes, housewares and random crap, Dee & Dee, at 3710 Nostrand Avenue, is shuttering after many years in the neighborhood. The last day is February 12. No further information at this time. Thanks to BrooklynQ for the photo and tip.
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Mosque Opponents Suspend Protests
Opponents of the Sheepshead Bay Islamic Cultural Center have suspended their daily protests [/sheepshead-mosque-opponents-launch-daily-protests/]after Department of Buildings inspectors shut down construction at 2812 Voorhies Avenue yesterday. Bay People sent Sheepshead Bites the following message: > Inspectors finally showed to the construction site [/dob-orders-mosque-construction-workers-to-leave-site/#more-13235] after Bay People sent a
Four Sparrow Marsh Hearing Postponed Again
We’ve received word that the Public Scoping Hearing on the proposed development at Four Sparrow Marsh – which would see city parkland handed off to private owners for the development of retail businesses [/city-considers-mall-on-local-nature-preserve/] – has been postponed for a second time [/four-sparrows-hearing-cancelled-due-to-weather/] due to weather. We’ll let you know
Morning Mug: You Think It’s Icy Out There?
I guess Mother Nature figured we were getting bored of snow, and decided to throw us something a little different. Do note that the car window is down in this photo. That’s all ice, baby. Photo by Allan B.
Blizzard Hearing Rescheduled To February 9
After the January 26 public hearing was cancelled [/tonights-city-council-snow-meetings-gets-snowed-out/]due to, you guessed it, snow – the City Council has now announced the new date and time for Southern Brooklynites to come and gripe about the city’s miserable response to blizzard cleanup efforts. Oh, and don’t feel compelled to
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Wednesday: Parking Meters Back In Effect
The New York City Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Department of Sanitation, today announced that Parking Meter Regulations will be back in effect Wednesday, February 2. Alternate Side Parking Regulations remain suspended until further notice. Enjoy.
DOB Orders Mosque Construction Workers To Leave Site
Source: Bay PeopleThe Department of Buildings has confirmed that inspectors visited the site of the Islamic Cultural Center (2812 Voorhies Avenue) today, and ordered all workers to cease construction immediately for violations of their partial Stop Work Order. Upon inspection, the department found excavation work being performed that violated an