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City Officials Want F Train Express Service To Return To Coney Island By Alex Ellefson on Oct 27, 2015 04:57 pm Amid what appears to be a renaissance in Coney Island, southern Brooklyn’s elected officials are calling on the MTA to restore F train express service to speed more visitors to the shorefront amusement park, News 12 Brooklyn reports. In a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio and MTA Chairman Tom Prendergast, local politicians argued the [...] Renovations At Coney Island Ave Gas Station Will Guard Against Climate Change’s Extreme Weather, Owner Says By Alex Ellefson on Oct 27, 2015 02:45 pm The Sunoco gas pumps on Coney Island Avenue are temporarily out of service while the company installs a new canopy strong enough to withstand the extreme weather linked to climate change, the store’s owner said. “The canopy is being reinforced because of climate change and the high winds and rains we’ve been getting,” said Jack Nacmias, owner [...] Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Dyker Frights, Sewing Lessons, Boo Buddies By Mary Bakija on Oct 27, 2015 02:44 pm Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? With Halloween this Saturday, 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 [...] Neighbors Join With Local Police To Mourn Officer Slain In East Harlem By Alex Ellefson on Oct 27, 2015 12:53 pm More than two dozen residents joined with local police outside the 61st Precinct Monday night to mourn the death of Officer Randolph Holder, who was shot and killed last week while pursuing a gunman in East Harlem. “Cops have feelings just like everybody else. We cry, we hurt, we mourn. So I appreciate everyone coming out and [...] Local Hospitals Receive 1-2 Stars In Latest CMS Ranking By Heather J. Chin on Oct 27, 2015 09:55 am On a scale of one to five stars, Brooklyn’s 13 hospitals all came in at one or two stars, according to the latest Hospital Compare results for 2014 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Of those that serve Sheepshead Bay and its surrounding neighborhoods, Coney Island Hospital received a one-star ranking, while Lutheran Medical Center [...] Morning Mug: “The Way I See It, If You Want The Rainbow, You Gotta Put Up With The Rain.” — Dolly Parton By Erica Sherman on Oct 27, 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: Weinstein Secures $2 Million For Enhanced Security At Sheepshead Bay/Nostrand Houses Cops Recover Gun, Forged Credit Cards During Raid At Sheepshead Bay Houses Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Free Movie Screening, Yoga, Halloween Harvest Tonight: Prayer Vigil At 61st Precinct For Officer Shot And Killed In East Harlem Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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