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Jun
30
Independence From Hassle: Your Guide To July 4th In Brooklyn

Independence From Hassle: Your Guide To July 4th In Brooklyn

Independence Day fireworks at Coney Island (Courtesy Flickr/Bob Jagendorf [https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobjagendorf/7908292098/in/photolist-d3Q4HL-crae1o] )Ready
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Jun
27
Brighton Mosque Hosts Cops For Ramadan Meal

Brighton Mosque Hosts Cops For Ramadan Meal

Police officers participated in an iftar dinner at the Turkish American Eyüp Sultan Cultural Center. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)
2 min read
Jun
23
Muslim Community Members And Maimonides Hospital Officials Break Bread For Ramadan

Muslim Community Members And Maimonides Hospital Officials Break Bread For Ramadan

Muslims and hospital staff gather to honor Ramadan at Maimonides (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)Muslims and Maimonides Medical Center
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Jun
22
In Wake Of Orlando Shooting, Neighbors Show Unity At Ramadan Meal

In Wake Of Orlando Shooting, Neighbors Show Unity At Ramadan Meal

Breaking the daylong fast at the Kings Bay Y’s Ramadan dinner. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)With the deadly
2 min read
Jun
07
Ramadan Mubarak! 6 Things To Know About The Muslim Holiday

Ramadan Mubarak! 6 Things To Know About The Muslim Holiday

(Photo by Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)If you live in southern Brooklyn, you will most likely encounter someone observing Ramadan
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Jun
07
Ramadan Mubarak! 6 Things To Know About The Month-Long Muslim Holiday

Ramadan Mubarak! 6 Things To Know About The Month-Long Muslim Holiday

(Photo by Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)If you live in southern Brooklyn, you will most likely encounter someone observing Ramadan
2 min read
Jun
07
Ramadan Mubarak! 6 Things To Know About The Muslim Holiday

Ramadan Mubarak! 6 Things To Know About The Muslim Holiday

(Photo by Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)If you live in southern Brooklyn, you will most likely encounter someone observing Ramadan
2 min read
May
31
Gerritsen’s Veterans Memorial Is Getting A $100,000 Renovation

Gerritsen’s Veterans Memorial Is Getting A $100,000 Renovation

The veterans war memorial in Gerritsen Beach. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)For many people, Memorial Day Weekend is the
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May
31
5 Cent Hot Dogs Bring Thousands To Nathan’s For 100th Anniversary

5 Cent Hot Dogs Bring Thousands To Nathan’s For 100th Anniversary

Thousands visited Nathan’s Saturday for the company’s 100th Anniversary. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Thousands visited the Nathan’
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May
30
Wishing You A Terrific Memorial Day

Wishing You A Terrific Memorial Day

(Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)While many consider Memorial Day to be the “unofficial first day of summer,” the day
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