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Rotting Overturned Boat In Bay Removed By Sean Egan on Sep 08, 2016 04:17 pm Today, City Council member Chaim Deutsch partnered with the Parks Department Marina Operations, the Department of Sanitation, and the Department of Environmental Protection to remove an overturned boat that has been an eyesore in Sheepshead Bay since Superstorm Sandy. This is part of a larger effort to clean the Bay. After heavy rainfalls, garbage and [...] On Stage At Kingsborough Releases This Season’s Schedule By Sean Egan on Sep 08, 2016 03:40 pm On Stage at Kingsborough is a performing arts center that brings world-class shows of all types, such as dance, theater, and music, to Kingsborough Community College. They just recently announced the full schedule for the 2016-2017 season, and it’s packed with premier performers from all over the world. On Saturday, September 24, On Stage opens [...] Treyger Secures Millions For Southern Brooklyn Schools By Sean Egan on Sep 08, 2016 12:02 pm City Council member Mark Treyger secured $6.6 million in funding for southern Brooklyn schools to upgrade their Career Technical Education (CTE) program in fiscal year 2017, according to a press release from Tryger’s office. William E. Grady Career Technical Education High School in Brighton Beach will receive $1 million to upgrade their culinary program. John [...] Gerritsen Beach Vollies Get Grant Money From Schumer, And Gillibrand By Sean Egan on Sep 08, 2016 10:03 am The Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department, known as the “Vollies,” will receive a portion of a $500,000 grant given to seven volunteer fire departments throughout the city by the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, Senators Chuck Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand announced on Tuesday. The money will be used to buy new a radio system [...] Morning Mug: “Little League baseball is a very good thing because it keeps the parents off the streets.” — Yogi Berra By Sean Egan on Sep 08, 2016 09:00 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: MTA Searching For Artists To Design Murals For Three Bensonhurst Subway Stations NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island Provides Breastfeeding Support For Mothers (Sponsored) Deutsch’s Senior Scam Education Bill Passed In City Council Permits Filed For New Commercial Medical Building On Empty Lot In Gravesend Morning Mug: “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” — Winston Churchill Facebook Twitter Instagram Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us! Subscribe