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Golden Announces Two Tree Lightings At Brooklyn’s Oldest Historical Sites By Rachel Silberstein on Dec 08, 2015 04:07 pm Senator Marty Golden has announced his final two Christmas tree lighting ceremonies of the season to be held this week — at two historically significant locations — bringing holiday cheer and excitement, with Christmas Carols, a special visit from Santa Claus and hot chocolate for all. The events are scheduled for: Thursday, December 10, starting [...] Former Grady High School Student Athlete Pleads Guilty To Murder, Gets 16 Years By Alex Ellefson on Dec 08, 2015 02:14 pm A former William E. Grady High School student pleaded guilty Monday and accepted a sentence of 16-to-life for the murder of a Coney Island man, the New York Daily News reports. Jalik Banks, a who played on Grady High School’s football and basketball teams, was arrested in October, 2014 for the murder of 23-year-old George Carmona, [...] Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: The Nutcracker, Holiday Tree Lighting, Card Making & More By Mary Bakija on Dec 08, 2015 01:24 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. Babies & [...] Here Are The Toys For Tots Drop-Offs In & Around Sheepshead Bay By Mary Bakija on Dec 08, 2015 11:58 am The annual Toys for Tots drive is currently underway, and there are a lot of local drop-off locations where you can donate a toy, helping to ensure that so many Brooklyn children have a bright holiday. Last year in New York City, Toys for Tots collected and distributed more than 250,000 toys, which they aim [...] Internet Troll Lobs Hateful Emails At Councilman Deutsch By Alex Ellefson on Dec 08, 2015 10:14 am A hateful Internet troll has targeted City Councilman Chaim Deutsch. The news site JP Updates reports the NYPD is investigating two nasty emails sent to Deutsch’s government account over Thanksgiving weekend. The first, sent in the morning on Saturday, November 28, read “you suck.” The second email was sent later in the evening and said “Drop [...] Morning Mug: “Once Again, We Come To The Holiday Season, A Deeply Religious Time That Each Of Us Observes, In His Own Way, By Going To The Mall Of His Choice.” — Dave Barry By Alex Ellefson on Dec 08, 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: Cops Say Coney Island Rapist Attacked Another Woman An Hour After First Assault Families Enjoy Fun And Food At Kings Bay Y’s Chanukah Extravaganza Two Men Leap To Their Deaths At Kings Plaza Shopping Center Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Holiday Card Making, Poetry Jam Session & More Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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