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Puzzle: “In One Drop Of Water Are Found All The Secrets Of The Oceans.” — Khalil Gibran By Erica Sherman on Jul 24, 2015 05:40 pm Photo by George Burshteyn Jury Finds Senator John Sampson Guilty In Federal Corruption Case By Alex Ellefson on Jul 24, 2015 05:10 pm A Brooklyn jury convicted State Senator John Sampson on Friday of obstruction of justice and lying to federal agents as part of a corruption case, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. The most serious of the nine-count indictment, obstruction of justice, carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Sampson was [...] This Weekend’s Sheepshead Bay Open House Picks By Erica Sherman on Jul 24, 2015 03:33 pm We’ve rounded up some of the more interesting Sheepshead Bay (and surrounding areas) open house listings for this weekend. Any thoughts on these places? 2838 Coyle Street List Price: $449,000, homeowners association (HOA) fee, $150/month Size: Two bedrooms, three bathrooms Details: Located just off trendy Emmons Avenue and a stone’s throw from the Sheepshead Bay waterfront, this [...] Charity Softball Game At MCU Park Benefits Families Of Fallen Officers By Alex Ellefson on Jul 24, 2015 01:33 pm The Patrol Borough Brooklyn South’s softball team will face off against members of Flatbush Hatzoloh at MCU Park on Monday, August 3, for a charity game benefiting the families of fallen officers. The event honors Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, the two officers shot and killed by a deranged gunman last December while sitting in their patrol [...] 61st Precinct Crime Statistics: 7/13/2015 – 7/19/2015 By Erica Sherman on Jul 24, 2015 12:00 pm CompStat reports are produced by the New York Police Department on a weekly basis. We summarize the week’s statistics for the 61st Precinct reports every Friday. The 61st Precinct is the police command responsible for Sheepshead Bay, Gravesend, Kings Highway, Homecrest, Madison, Manhattan Beach, and Gerritsen Beach. City Council Passes Treyger’s Bill To Strengthen Communication Infrastructure Against Severe Weather By Alex Ellefson on Jul 24, 2015 10:19 am The New York City Council on Thursday passed legislation proposed by Councilman Mark Treyger to strengthen telecommunications infrastructure against future storms. During the Hurricane Sandy, power outages and flooding at critical communication hubs caused many people to emerge from the storm without phone, cable or internet access. Although the city sent out frequent online and television updates [...] Morning Mug: “Rage, Rage Against The Dying Of The Light” — Dylan Thomas By Erica Sherman on Jul 24, 2015 07:00 am Morning Mug is our daily showcase of photographs from our readers. If you have a photograph that you’d like to see featured, send it to photos@sheepsheadbites.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and sign up for our daily newsletter. Recent Articles: Comptroller’s Audit Reveals Sheepshead Bay’s Public Housing Once Again Among NYCHA’s Most Neglected Brooklyn Properties Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Weekend: Latino Music By The Sea, Circus Sideshow, Art Classes How To Keep Your Pets Cool In The Summer Heat Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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