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The Bite: Warm Your Belly With Varenichnaya’s Comforting Grub By Alex Ellefson on Dec 02, 2015 04:59 pm THE BITE: Looking to escape from the blustery winter weather and warm up with some hot grub? Duck into Varenichnaya, a cozy, Russian cafe tucked away on a quiet side street just off Brighton Beach Avenue. The restaurant, located on Brighton 2nd Street, makes for a welcoming winter refuge. The wood paneling and exposed brick on [...] Tonight: Manhattan Beach Community Group Celebrates 75 Years In The Neighborhood By Alex Ellefson on Dec 02, 2015 02:23 pm Join the Manhattan Beach Community Group Wednesday night in celebrating 75 years of service to the neighborhood. In the past, the annual event has drawn hundreds of visitors and featured speeches from many local politicians. The meeting also promises a bountiful dessert and beverage table. The event takes place at 7:30pm at PS 195, located at [...] On World AIDS Day, Murrow High Displays Memorial Quilt In Honor Of Lives Lost To The Disease By Alex Ellefson on Dec 02, 2015 01:17 pm Edward R. Murrow High School recognized World AIDS Day Tuesday by holding the first of a series of presentations to raise HIV/AIDS awareness and teach students how to avoid contracting the disease. The workshops are held hourly throughout the week. The first group of students gathered at 9am in the gymnasium where members of the school’s H.E.A.R.T. Club [...] Coney Island Brewing Company Supports Coney Island Polar Bears With Seasonal Brew: The Plunge By Rachel Silberstein on Dec 02, 2015 12:04 pm For the fearless souls who are brave enough to take the plunge! pic.twitter.com/mwME47JNHH — Coney Island Brewery (@ConeyIslandBeer) November 18, 2015 Coney Island Brewing Company is “plunging” into winter with a delicious new seasonal brew. An homage “to the fearless souls who bravely charge into icy, watery depths each winter to experience a thrill and [...] 64-Year-Old Woman Dies In Violent Car Wreck On Emmons Avenue By Alex Ellefson on Dec 02, 2015 09:36 am Police announced a woman was killed Tuesday night in a violent car crash at the intersection of Emmons and Nostrand avenues. Authorities identified the woman as 64-year-old Marie Beavers of Canarsie, who was making a left turn onto Nostrand Avenue when her 2003 Toyota Camry was struck just after 6pm by a vehicle traveling west on [...] Morning Mug: “Life Is The Flower For Which Love Is The Honey.” — Victor Hugo By Alex Ellefson on Dec 02, 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: ‘If You Don’t Like The Conditions, Then Leave’: Life In Sheepshead Bay’s Worst Slum Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Chanukah Extravaganza, Puppetry & More Debit Card Fraudsters Target ATMs In Southeast Brooklyn, Police Say Tonight: Sheepshead Bay – Plumb Beach Civic Meeting Will Discuss Build It Back & New Zoning Proposals Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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