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Puzzle: “We May Have All Come On Different Ships, But We’re In The Same Boat Now.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. By Alex Ellefson on Mar 25, 2016 05:27 pm Photo by Bobbie Sackman 5 Churches In Sheepshead Bay Worth Visiting This Easter By Alex Ellefson on Mar 25, 2016 04:56 pm Happy Good Friday, neighbors! Easter Sunday is on the horizon. And given that houses of worship are an important part of a neighborhood’s culture and identity, we though it would be a good time to round up some of the churches in Sheepshead Bay that are worth visiting. Saint Mark Roman Catholic Church 2609 East 19th [...] Lundy’s Building: A Real Fixer Upper? By Ed Cheney on Mar 25, 2016 12:39 pm The historic Lundy’s Building, located along the waterfront at 1901 Emmons Avenue, is in many ways the face of Sheepshead Bay. First constructed in the 1930s to house the legendary Lundy’s Restaurant, the Spanish-style colonial building, with its distinctive sand-colored stucco and Mission tiles, continues to be one of the community’s greatest treasures. Yet, despite [...] Where To Hunt For Easter Eggs In Brooklyn This Weekend By Rachel Silberstein on Mar 25, 2016 10:03 am With Easter this Sunday, there will be plenty of opportunities this weekend to take the kids hunting for painted eggs (and other goodies!) in and around the neighborhood. We’ve pulled together a comprehensive list of kid-centered Easter events in Brooklyn. As always, if we’ve missed any cool events in your neighborhood, let us know in [...] Morning Mug: “One Can Never Consent To Creep When One Feels An Impulse To Soar.” — Helen Keller By Alex Ellefson on Mar 25, 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: Coney Island Hospital Recognized For Leadership In LGBT Healthcare Equality #GetOutTheVote: Register Now To Vote In Time For The April 19 Primary Alumni Planning Benefit Concert For Sheepshead Bay High’s Last Graduating Class Developers Accused Of ‘Subterfuge’ For Trying To Dodge Parking Regulations Morning Mug: “The Process Of Scientific Discovery Is, In Effect, A Continual Flight From Wonder.” — Albert Einstein Facebook Twitter Instagram Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us! Subscribe