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Puzzletime:
> The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. Dolly Parton. Last night’s rainbow over Sheepshead bay. Photo by JR.
Sheepshead Bay
Animals
Giant Moth Spotting in Sheepshead Bay
Photo Arthur RaphaelNeighbor Arthur Raphael spotted this beauty resting in the hallway of his apartment building on East 12th street yesterday afternoon. Hallway with moth, East 12th st. Photo Arthur RaphaelArthur thinks that it could be the Cecropia Moth [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyalophora_cecropia]: The Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora
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Friday Real Estate Roundup
Sheepshead Bay’s coolest deals. Just kidding. It’s too hot to say hottest. Check them out. (Courtesy Zillow/Eli Levi of Keller Williams NYC [http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_rent/Sheepshead-Bay-Brooklyn-New-York-NY/house,condo,apartment_duplex,mobile,townhouse_type/2097574897_zpid/403131_rid/7_days/featured_sort/40.597613,
News
Mayor Signs Lactation Bill Into Law
> “Our vision is to make life easier for families.” – Mayor @BilldeBlasio [https://twitter.com/BilldeBlasio] #LactationStations [https://twitter.com/hashtag/LactationStations?src=hash] #BillSigning [https://twitter.com/hashtag/BillSigning?src=hash] pic.twitter.com/MxdO0oQoGb [https://t.co/MxdO0oQoGb] — NYC Mayor’s CAU (@mayorsCAU) August 11, 2016 [https://twitter.
Food & Drink
Frozen Drinks – Hot Friday Edition
It’s Friday! The mercury keeps rising (feels like 106F out there!) and there really are only two options – beach or A/C. I’m for heading to the beach. And cold drinks. And cold drinks on the beach and on the way to the beach. So here you go:
Events
Same Old Answers, No Relief From Sewage Backups And Flooding
Residents lining up to ask questions. By Lenore Fedow / Sheepshead Bites Councilman Chaim Deutsch held an open community forum last night at James Madison High School to address the flooding and sewage backups that tend to follow heavy rainfall [/trees-power-outages-reported-southern-brooklyn-flash-flood-photos/]. “We should not live in fear every time there’s
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33 Community Leaders & Activists Endorse Treyger For State Committee
Councilman Mark Treyger and Chris Mccreight (Photos: Facebook)Thirty-three activists, advocates, and community leaders from Bay Ridge to Brighton Beach endorsed Councilman Mark Treyger for Democratic district leader in the 46th Assembly District today. The group, which crossed ethnic, geographic and issue-based constituencies, include seven clergy and members of the
Food & Drink
Recipe of The Week – Raw Corn Salsa
You’ll want to bookmark this crisp, tangy Raw Corn Salsa for Labor Day or your next BBQ. Whichever comes first! Photo by Christine, Mid-life Croissant Food BlogYes, Virginia, you can eat corn raw. When it’s perfectly in season (aka NOW) and those kernels are all fresh and plump
Announcements
Good news, foodies: Dine in Brooklyn is back! August 11-22 (Sponsored)
Everyone is searching for a five-star meal without the Manhattan crowds and prices. Good news, foodies: Dine in Brooklyn [http://brooklyn-usa.org/dine-in-bk/] is back! Asya Indian Restaurant (Photo credit: Erica Sherman/Office of the Brooklyn Borough President)From Thursday, August 11th through Monday, August 22nd, you can enjoy over
Events
Chasing Charmanders in Luna Park: Free Rides Offered To Pokémon GO Players
Courtesy of Luna Park/FacebookLike the rest of the city, Luna Park is now infested with the bizarre species known as Pokémon! From Charmanders running around the Thunberbolt to Spearows perched on top of the Arcade, Luna Park is the perfect place to play Pokémon GO. With a gym and
News
The Idea Of A Marine Park Subway Line Resurfaces
Adaptation of possible Marine Park subway line. Photo edits by Sheepshead Bites. It’s been talked about for over a century, but could this be the time the idea comes to fruition? Despite not knowing where funding will come from for current transit projects, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) put
Events
Councilman Deutsch Holds Forum On Park Safety At Homecrest Playground
Councilman Chaim Deutsch leads community forum at Homecrest Playground. (Photo: James Sienkievic / Sheepshead Bites)Councilman Chaim Deutsch [http://council.nyc.gov/d48/html/members/home.shtml] held a community forum last night at Homecrest Playground [https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/homecrest-playground]. He was accompanied by Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey,