Health
During the summertime, too much exposure to the sun can cause real dangers and may lead to skin cancer. There’s no such thing as a healthy tan. Skin cancer can be prevented by limiting sun exposure and wearing sunblock that’s at least 15 Sun Protection Factor (SPF), even
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News
A waterspout off the shore of Plumb Beach in 2012. (Photo by Bill Woodroffe)Time to dust off those ruby slippers! The national weather service [http://www.weather.gov/okx/#] has issued a tornado watch for New York City until 10pm tonight. Neighbors are advised to be on the lookout
Police & Fire
Graffiti found near Avenue X and East 2nd Street on June 16. (Photo by Bensonhurst Bean)Police recovered a pistol and spent shell casings Friday morning after gunshots were reported in a Gravesend neighborhood defaced earlier this month by gang graffiti. Officers from the local precinct and the special operations
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Holidays
Independence Day fireworks at Coney Island (Courtesy Flickr/Bob Jagendorf [https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobjagendorf/7908292098/in/photolist-d3Q4HL-crae1o] )Ready to fire up the grill, catch some fiery sun, and see some fireworks? The Fourth of July falls on a Monday this year, so gear up for a long weekend.
Arts & Culture
Former Borough President Marty Markowitz at the Coney Island Amphitheater. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)For many, it was a milestone in the revitalization of Coney Island. For one person, it was a dream come true. Former Borough President Marty Markowitz saw his vision of building an oceanside concert venue
Announcements
Photo by: Natalie Viglione/Corner Media GroupGRAND OPENING! Sheepshead Bay’s newest woman’s clothing boutique, Prime Boutique, has only been open for a few weeks, but has already attracted a steady following and plenty of repeat customers. Why? Because it’s bringing trendy, modern looks to the neighborhood, nothing
Events
Last year’s Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating championship. (Photo: Nathan’s Famous [https://www.facebook.com/nathansfamous/photos/a.120889251281181.8732.109841792385927/864848380218594/?type=3&theater] / Facebook)Grab those wieners and buns! Also, hot dogs and bread. This weekend we celebrate our nation’s independence — and what
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(Photo by the Flatbush Tenant Coalition / Facebook)For the second consecutive year, the Rent Guidelines Board voted last night to approve a rent freeze on one-year leases for over one million tenants in rent stabilized housing. The news was bittersweet for local tenants rights advocates, who were fighting for more
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Food & Drink
Roll-N-Roaster’s new outdoor window. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites) Roll-N-Roaster [/?s=roll+n+roaster] has a new grab-and-go experience. Enthusiasts of the beloved Sheepshead Bay restaurant can pick up new summer offerings, like panini, Italian ice and hot dogs, at an open-air counter that debuted last month. I ordered