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Puzzle: “Vision Is The Art Of Seeing What Is Invisible To Others.” — Jonathan Swift By Alex Ellefson on May 06, 2016 05:52 pm Photo by Bella Karas Ex-Rep Michael Grimm Gets Early Release From Prison By Alex Ellefson on May 06, 2016 05:16 pm Disgraced ex-congressman Michael Grimm was released from prison last week after serving seven of his eight-month prison sentence for tax evasion, the Daily News reports. Grimm was sent to a federal prison after admitting to underreporting earnings and paying workers off the books at his fast food business Healthalicious. He resigned from office and was replaced [...] Coney Island Teen Convicted In Deadly Mattress Fire That Killed Police Officer By Rachel Silberstein on May 06, 2016 04:32 pm A Coney Island teenager has been convicted of felony murder and arson for setting fire to a mattress in the hallway of a New York City Housing Authority building, Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson announced today. Marcell Dockery, 18, of 2007 Surf Avenue in Coney Island. He was convicted today of second-degree murder, first-degree assault [...] Flood Warning Issued For Southern Brooklyn By Alex Ellefson on May 06, 2016 04:20 pm Southern Brooklyn residents are advised to prepare for flooding Friday evening. Persistent winds and a strong high tide are expected bring floodwaters to Brooklyn’s southern shores, the Office of Emergency Management warns. “New Yorkers living close to the water can expect some local roadway flooding and should be alert for rising water and take steps [...] Local Pols Blast Bag Fee Passed By City Council By Alex Ellefson on May 06, 2016 03:39 pm The City Council on Thursday narrowly passed a controversial shopping bag fee aimed at curbing the use of disposable grocery bags in favor of reusable, environmentally-friendly materials. Proponents of the bill, which passed 28-20, say it will rein in the ubiquitous use of shopping bags — that pile every year in landfills  — and bring the New [...] City Council Passes Bill To Protect Sandy Victims From Sanitation & DOB Fines By Rachel Silberstein on May 06, 2016 11:24 am City Council unanimously passed a package of bills sponsored by City Councilmembers Mark Treyger and Alan Maisel yesterday, protecting homeowners affected by Superstorm Sandy from fines levied against them by the Department of Buildings (DOB) or the Department of Sanitation (DSNY). Treyger’s bill prevents property owners, lessees, or occupants from receiving civil or criminal fines [...] Morning Mug: “Where We Love Is Home – Home That Our Feet May Leave, But Not Our Hearts.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. By Alex Ellefson on May 06, 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: Apply Now For The ‘NYC Born & Raised’ College Scholarship Developer Under Fire For Construction At Site Of 40-Story Tower Cops After Bandits Who Robbed Brighton Beach Spa Facebook Twitter Instagram Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us! Subscribe