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New Chinese Restaurant Replaces Ming’s Place On Avenue U By Alex Ellefson on Mar 09, 2016 05:57 pm A new Chinese restaurant made its debut on Avenue U Wednesday — and the owners have big shoes to fill. Dumpling King opened at 2017 Avenue U, near the intersection with East 21st Street, in the store front formerly occupied by Ming’s Place — the Mom & Pop Chinese shop that attracted a loyal following [...] Gerritsen Beach Cancer Survivor Dan Foster Honored At Borough Hall By Alex Ellefson on Mar 09, 2016 04:30 pm Gerritsen Beach colon cancer survivor Dan Foster was honored at Borough Hall last week for his longtime advocacy and fundraising to support others fighting the disease. Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz presented Foster with with a resolution recognizing his achievements at an event hosted Thursday by the Borough President for “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.” “I’ve known Dan for [...] Experience a Divine Culture – Final Week! (Sponsored) By Sheepshead Bites on Mar 09, 2016 04:01 pm THERE WAS A TIME when the world was full of beauty and wonder. When heroes split mountains and swam with dragons. When divine beings walked the earth and emperors ruled under the will of heaven. When people lived in harmony with the universe and believed in a connection between all things. Shen Yun brings this [...] B&B Carousell Added To National Register Of Historic Places By Alex Ellefson on Mar 09, 2016 12:58 pm Coney Island’s B&B Carousell has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced Tuesday. The recognition allows the historic structure, brought to Coney Island from New Jersey in 1932, to receive federal tax credits and other resources to support preservation and development projects. “B&B Carousell has proven to be [...] Thief Grabs Wallet Containing $1,700 In Cash From Floor At T.G.I Friday’s By Alex Ellefson on Mar 09, 2016 11:02 am Cops are searching for a man who allegedly snatched a wallet containing $1,700 in cash after a diner dropped it on the floor at the Sheepshead Bay T.G.I. Friday’s last month, PIX 11 reports. Authorities told the news station a 32-year-old man was having dinner at the restaurant, which overlooks Plumb Beach Channel, at around [...] Morning Mug: “If You Could Say It In Words There Would Be No Reason To Paint.” — Edward Hopper By Alex Ellefson on Mar 09, 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: Grenade Found In Gerritsen Beach Apartment Building, Cops Say Schumer Says Extradition Of Brighton Murder Suspect Must Be ‘Top Priority’ 61st Precinct Community Council Meets Tomorrow Sandy Recovery Is Driving Up Property Taxes In Coastal Communities Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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