Tuesday Tips is a series of articles from local experts to help you save money, make better decisions and plan for a better future. Believe it or not, the IRS wants you to know that you may be able to deduct some of your job search expenses on your tax
brian hanson
[/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/learningwheel_letter.jpg]Click to view the full letter to customersAfter more than 30 years serving Sheepshead Bay’s parents and educators, The Learning Wheel at 1514 Avenue Z is shutting down. The business’ owner, though, said it’s not by choice: the landlord is pushing
service changes
With all the construction going on along the B and Q subway lines, walls at the stations are getting lots of colorful decorations in the form of service announcements. I asked the booth clerk this morning about the construction, and even he seemed at a loss to explain the various
It looks like repairs are getting off the ground for the Manhattan-bound local tracks at Sheepshead Bay train station, where weeds have overtaken the line. The MTA’s Division of Infrastruction Elevated Iron Fabrication crew was seen this morning putting up boards along the railing. A slew of new service
great irish fair of new york
The 29th Annual Great Irish Fair of New York drew throngs of revelers into MCU Park in Coney Island to enjoy local Irish bands, foods, crafts and… oh my, how can I forget… beer! This reporter didn’t have a chance to get down there himself. Luckily photographer Erica Sherman
corbin pl
Yikes. I wasn’t prepared for the slew of e-mails, texts and phone calls I received “congratulating” me for getting quoted in the Daily News this weekend [http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/09/19/2010-09-19_chip_way_way_off_says_the_old_block.html] . If you haven’t
Know someone who’s kickin’ butt for the community, using time, talent or charity? Let’s help get them paid. The Brooklyn Community Foundation, a borough-wide charitable organization, is throwing the first-ever online Brooklyn Do Gooder Awards campaign to identify and honor local selfless heroes. But they need you to
Cigarettes
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/neilbetter/2641654718/]Photo by neilbetter via FlickrBy now, most have probably heard about Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ambitious new anti-smoking proposal. Hizzonah is pushing to extend the city’s smoking ban to 1,700 parks and 14 miles of public beaches, plus boardwalks, marinas and
Like many readers of Sheepshead Bites, Lisanne Anderson couldn’t believe that some [/follow-up-no-parking-other-times-sign/]other [/follow-up-no-parking-other-times-sign/] media outlets [/follow-up-no-parking-other-times-sign/] bought the Department of Transportation’s line about an erroneous parking sign [/should-dot-change-name-to-doh/] being a prank. Lisanne used to work for a firm that gave her a first-hand look at the
Assemblyman Cymbrowitz and Councilman Nelson hope to hamper illegal livery cab pickups by changing the south side of Sheepshead Bay Rd. to "No Parking Anytime."Two local politicians are teaming up to battle livery cab operators on Sheepshead Bay Road, a long-time menace of the congested shopping strip.
lost dog
This came in yesterday from reader Ray C.: > I’ve been a long time reader of your great site and hoping you can be of assistance for our lost dog. His name is Bobbie and he is a white pure bred maltese, about a foot long. He ran away
tornadoes
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning until 6:00 PM in Staten Island and Brooklyn. Immediately go indoors and/or to the lowest floor of your building for shelter. Stay away from windows. Alert issued 9/16/10 at 5:35 PM.