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Sheepshead Bay’s Skyline Has Changed Forever By Alex Ellefson on Jul 20, 2016 02:23 pm The topography of Sheepshead Bay — like almost every other New York neighborhood — is rapidly changing. What was once a sleepy fishing village characterized by low-slung bungalows and seaside diners is being overtaken by medical offices and luxury condos. Yet rarely, if ever, has one building so completely altered the neighborhood’s skyline, or symbolized the community’s rampaging [...] Neighbors Worry Kings Highway Target Is A Death Knell For Small Businesses By Sheepshead Bites on Jul 20, 2016 01:05 pm By Megan McGibney Earlier this month, it was announced that the superstore chain Target will be coming to Kings Highway. This is the latest national chain establishment to come to this thoroughfare, following TJ Maxx, Starbucks and Chipolte. Although, some are excited about the popular store, not everyone is pleased. “It’s a very bad idea,” [...] Submit Your Ideas For The Coney’s Cones Flavor Creation Contest By Alex Ellefson on Jul 20, 2016 12:41 pm Looking to make your mark in Coney Island? How about creating you own signature gelato flavor? Coney’s Cones, located at 1023 Boardwalk West, near Luna Park, is accepting submissions from the public for a new addition to their 24 flavors of hand-crafted gelato. This is the second year the gelato shop has held the contest. [...] Harris Wins Endorsements From Working Families Party & 1199SEIU By Rachel Silberstein on Jul 20, 2016 10:18 am For a second time, Assemblywoman Pamela Harris has won the endorsements of the Working Families Part y(WFP) and 1199 United Healthcare Workers East (1199SEIU) — one of the largest healthcare union in the nation — this time in her bid for re-election. The WFP says it endorses candidates, like Harris, who advocate on behalf of [...] Morning Mug: “Service To Others Is The Rent You Pay For Your Room Here On Earth.” — Muhammad Ali By Alex Ellefson on Jul 20, 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. Sheepshead Bay Station House Has Sixth Greatest Crime Decrease In The City By Alex Ellefson on Jul 19, 2016 07:32 pm Crime is down in almost every major felony in Sheepshead Bay’s 61st Precinct — putting the local station house on track to once again close out the year among the city’s highest performing commands. The number of reported felonies in the 61st Precinct fell by 17.3 percent compared to the year before, according to the [...] Recent Articles: Sign Up For A&E Eating Competition At Wahlburgers Coney Island Beach Closed After Shark Sighting Neighbors Call For More Traffic Signals In Gerritsen Following Deadly Crash Morning Mug: “It Always Seems Impossible Until Its Done.” — Nelson Mandela Facebook Twitter Instagram Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us! Subscribe