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City Council Overwhelmingly Approves Mayor’s Controversial Zoning Changes By Alex Ellefson on Mar 23, 2016 03:18 pm The City Council voted overwhelmingly Tuesday in favor of two controversial zoning changes proposed by the mayor to spur the construction of affordable housing. The proposals, Zoning for Quality and Affordability (ZQA) and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH), loosen zoning laws in some neighborhoods for developers who build affordable housing for seniors or low- and middle-income tenants. [...] Midwood Construction Company Guilty Of Stealing Nearly $150K From Employees By Alex Ellefson on Mar 23, 2016 12:18 pm The owners of a Midwood construction company, who benefited from a program to assist minority-owned businesses, pleaded guilty to violating prevailing wage laws and pocketing almost $150,000 meant for their employees, Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson announced Tuesday. Prosecutors accused Arch Builders & Developers, Inc., located on East 17th Street near Avenue O, of underpaying four of its [...] Cops After Thief Who Raided Synagogue’s Collection Cash By Alex Ellefson on Mar 23, 2016 10:50 am Police are searching for a man who broke into a synagogue earlier this month and stole the congregation’s collection money. Authorities say the thief climbed through a window at Congregation Kozover, located on East 28th Street, between Avenue R and Quentin Road, just after midnight on March 7. He stole an undetermined amount of money [...] Morning Mug: “Reverie Is When Ideas Float In Our Mind Without Reflection Or Regard Of The Understanding.” —John Locke By Alex Ellefson on Mar 23, 2016 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: Tovushi Center’s Youth Soccer Team Takes First Place In City-Wide Tournament 8-Story Apartment Building To Replace Three Properties On Sheepshead Bay Road Man Stabbed In Brighton Beach Trying To Break Up An Argument Brush Fire Ravages Marine Park’s Salt Marsh Morning Mug: “Education Is The Movement From Darkness To Light.” — Allan Bloom Facebook Twitter Instagram Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us! Subscribe