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Coney Island Oddities: Fried Frog Legs At Nathan’s By Alex Ellefson on Aug 12, 2015 04:53 pm There are more than a few oddities waiting to be found in Coney Island. Many of them are stubborn holdouts from an earlier era, before national franchises like Applebee’s and the soon-to-open Checkers started encroaching on the area’s distinct carnival atmosphere. One of those peculiarities is surely the fried frog legs at the original Nathan’s [...] Brooklyn Staycation: A Day In Kensington By Anna Gustafson on Aug 12, 2015 02:33 pm Looking for a way to get away without the hassle of taking a trip? Brooklyn Staycation is your guide to taking a breather without ever leaving the borough. Each week, we will zoom in on different Brooklyn neighborhood. Today, we will take you on a walk through Kensington and its surrounding area. Check out more [...] New Renderings Reveal Coney Island’s Glass Tower Will Be Taller Than Expected By Alex Ellefson on Aug 12, 2015 12:40 pm New renderings of the 40-story tower to be built over the site of the Trump Village Shopping Center show the future tallest building in southern Brooklyn will be slightly higher and include less apartments than previously reported, according to New York YIMBY. The plans, provided to the news site by an anonymous tipster, are said to [...] Scorsese’s New HBO Show ‘Vinyl’ Filming In Coney Island This Week By Alex Ellefson on Aug 12, 2015 10:14 am The film crews that shut down a section of Surf Avenue, near Luna Park, Tuesday evening were shooting a scene for “Vinyl,” the new HBO show produced by Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger, and production is expected to continue on Wednesday, according to the Coney Island Blog. The show, which debuts in 2016, stars Bobby Cannavale [...] Morning Mug: “Even Though You’re Growing Up, You Should Never Stop Having Fun.” — Nina Dobrev By Erica Sherman on Aug 12, 2015 07:04 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: Grimm Ordered To Pay $149,000, On Top Of Jail Time, For Tax Fraud Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Muppets In The Park, Track & Field & More Fire On Ocean Avenue Scorches Medical Center Congressman Jeffries, Undecided On Nuclear Agreement, To Host Brighton Beach Town Hall On Iran Officers Smash Open Car Window On Avenue U To Rescue Trapped Child Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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