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Grimm Ordered To Pay $149,000, On Top Of Jail Time, For Tax Fraud By Alex Ellefson on Aug 11, 2015 04:50 pm Former Congressman Michael Grimm has been ordered to pay $149,000 in restitution, on top of an eight month jail sentence, for under-reporting almost $1 million in sales and wages at his former Upper East Side restaurant, Law 360 reports. The money will be divided among three government agencies, with the State of New York collecting [...] Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Muppets In The Park, Track & Field & More By Melissa Akar on Aug 11, 2015 03:11 pm Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some of our favorites. See the full details below! For more things to do around Brooklyn, and to add your own upcoming event, check out our calendar. Explore & [...] Fire On Ocean Avenue Scorches Medical Center By Alex Ellefson on Aug 11, 2015 02:47 pm Firefighters and emergency responders swarmed the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Avenue X Monday evening after a fire broke out in a two-story medical center. The fire started just after 5pm in the basement of the Fair Gardens Medical Plaza at 2818 Ocean Avenue, according the FDNY. The department said no one was injured. The video footage [...] Congressman Jeffries, Undecided On Nuclear Agreement, To Host Brighton Beach Town Hall On Iran By Alex Ellefson on Aug 11, 2015 12:03 pm Congressman Hakeem Jeffries will meet with constituents at the Brighton Beach Shorefront Y on Thursday, August 13, to discuss President Obama’s deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program. A spokesperson for Jeffries said the congressman was studying the agreement and will be “speaking with stakeholders on all sides of the issue and will be meeting with [...] Officers Smash Open Car Window On Avenue U To Rescue Trapped Child By Alex Ellefson on Aug 11, 2015 10:08 am Sgt Potoma & PO’s Farrah & Redmond rescued a 2yr old baby from a locked car. Treated by @FDNY EMS -Baby is fine! pic.twitter.com/GdU0HhNShR — NYPD 61st Precinct (@NYPD61Pct) August 7, 2015 Officers from the 61st Precinct smashed open a car window on Sunday, August 2, to rescue a two-year-old child trapped inside after the [...] Morning Mug: “If It Weren’t For The Rocks In Its Bed, The Stream Would Have No Song.” — Carl Perkins By Erica Sherman on Aug 11, 2015 08:15 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: Bike 4 Friendship Team Completes Coast-To-Coast Journey, Helps Raise $150,000 For Charity Sneak Peek: Coney Island Brewing Company Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting [Photos] Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Robin Williams Tribute On The Beach, Free Summer Concerts, & More ‘Flicks On The Beach’ Pays Tribute To Robin Williams With Film Screening One Year After His Death Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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