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Puzzle: “I Cannot Endure To Waste Anything So Precious As Autumnal Sunshine By Staying In The House.” ― Nathaniel Hawthorne By Erica Sherman on Oct 02, 2015 05:00 pm Photo by George Burshteyn Here’s A Roundup Of Local Pols Administering Free Flu Shots This Month By Alex Ellefson on Oct 02, 2015 04:30 pm The start of October officially ushered in this year’s flu season and local politicians are partnering with medical centers to provide free flu shots this month. Flu season typically runs from October until May. The Center for Disease Control recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a flu vaccination as early as possible. [...] This Weekend’s Sheepshead Bay (And Surrounding Areas) Open House Picks By Erica Sherman on Oct 02, 2015 03:52 pm We’ve rounded up some of the more interesting Sheepshead Bay open house listings for this weekend. Any thoughts on these places? 184 Norfolk Street (Sponsored) List Price: $899,000 Size: Three bedrooms, two bathrooms Details: Live a block away from sandy beaches in the beautiful enclave of Manhattan Beach. This newly-renovated home features a magnificent kitchen with [...] Despite Downpour, Seagate Residents Rebuild Playground Destroyed By Sandy By Rachel Silberstein on Oct 02, 2015 02:41 pm Even the threat of Hurricane Joaquin won’t stop these volunteers. Clad in rain ponchos, Councilman Mark Treyger and State Assembly hopeful Pamela Harris joined a group from the Sea Gate Association today to help build a new playground at Sea Gate’s Lindy Park – all in one day. “The inclement weather may have been unpleasant, [...] 61st Precinct Crime Statistics: 9/21/2015 – 9/27/2015 By Erica Sherman on Oct 02, 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. Fearing Another Sandy, Neighbors Brace For Hurricane Joaquin By Alex Ellefson on Oct 02, 2015 10:24 am Three years after Superstorm Sandy battered their communities, residents near Sheepshead Bay are anxiously tracking a new tropical storm that could reach the Northeast early next week. Hurricane Joaquin’s intensity exploded Thursday afternoon as it collided with the Bahamas. The storm’s winds reached more than 130 mph and it was quickly upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane — three [...] Morning Mug: “I’ve Developed Into Quite A Swan. I’m One Of Those People That Will Probably Look Better And Better As I Get Older Until I Drop Dead Of Beauty.” — Rufus Wainwright By Erica Sherman on Oct 02, 2015 07:51 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: Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Bay Ridge Ragamuffin, Walk Against Hunger, CHEERS NY At Industry City To Settle Lawsuit, City Reopens Benefits Program For Disabled Sandy Victims Last Chance To Tell The LPC To Landmark Lady Moody’s House & Coney Island Pumping Station Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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