ICYMI: Rumor Spreads Of Roll-N-Roaster's Demise, Truck Slams Into Storefront, Coney Island Flood Barrier Stinks

Roll-N-Roaster, 2901 Emmons Avenue. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)

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Roll-N-Roaster was flooded with calls after an online rumor claimed the restaurant would close.
The driver of a truck that crashed into a Nostrand Avenue storefront said he swerved to avoid a bicyclist.
A 14-year-old girl went missing from her home in the Sheepshead Bay Houses this week.
For the eight year in a row, friends of Anthony Senisi, the Brighton Beach man murdered in 2007, gathered together for a memorial softball game.
Police said a man was robbed after he climbed into a strange car in Brighton Beach.
Perry’s Restaurant is celebrating its 25th anniversary with special dinner deals.
Some Republican lawmakers, including State Senator Marty Golden, are ignoring new limitations on how they can use campaign funds.
Some Coney Islanders are making a big stink about the flood barrier proposals for New York City’s most polluted waterway.
Check out these photos from the 61st Precinct’s Night Out Against Crime.
The Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner came down to Brighton Beach to explain the city’s new approach to small businesses.
“American Idol” will allow Brooklyn’s singing competition for seniors to continue to co-opt it’s name.
A disabled Navy veteran is using he camera to help fellow wounded warriors.