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City Council Adopts Resolution Calling On LPC To Landmark Coney Island Boardwalk By Rachel Silberstein on Jul 15, 2016 05:25 pm City Council unanimously adopted a resolution introduced by Councilman Mark Treyger and Councilman Chaim Deutsch, as well as 48 other members of the Council and Public Advocate Letitia James, calling on the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) to designate the Coney Island Riegelmann Boardwalk a scenic landmark. The resolution, originally introduced to the City Council on [...] Puzzle: “Health Is The Greatest Gift, Contentment The Greatest Wealth, Faithfulness The Best Relationship.” — Buddha By Alex Ellefson on Jul 15, 2016 05:09 pm Photo by George Burshteyn Harris Campaign Pushes Back Against Allegations Of Inappropriate Ties To Nonprofit By Alex Ellefson on Jul 15, 2016 04:48 pm Assemblywoman Pamela Harris — who is in the middle of a bruising primary battle to hold onto her seat — pushed back Friday against allegations in the New York Post that her campaign inappropriately coordinated with the nonprofit she founded to help Coney Island youth. The Post pointed out that Coney Island Generation Gap, a [...] City Launches Voter Registration Forms In Five New Languages By Sheepshead Bites on Jul 15, 2016 11:46 am By Elizabeth Elizalde Just in time for election day. Voter registration forms in five new languages — Russian, Urdu, Haitian Creole, French and Arabic — are available under the City’s effort to expand voting participation, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. “No one should be disenfranchised because of their language,” the mayor said. “These voter [...] Morning Mug: “If You Want To See The Sunshine, You Have To Weather The Storm.” — Frank Lane By Alex Ellefson on Jul 15, 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: Lundy’s Continues To Deteriorate Despite Promises By Owner And LPC To Fix It Up Luna Park Spotlights Local Musical Talent With Summer Series Sketches Show Developer Plans To Convert Landmarked Shore Theater Into Hotel Check Out This Comedy Show At Mirage Diner This Weekend Morning Mug: “It’s Not What You Look At That Matters, It’s What You See.” — Henry David Thoreau Facebook Twitter Instagram Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us! Subscribe