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MTA Searching For Artists To Design Murals For Three Bensonhurst Subway Stations By Sean Egan on Sep 07, 2016 04:28 pm Do you have what it takes to have your artwork featured in New York City subway stations? The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Arts and Design division is seeking local artists to submit their best designs to be featured in five Brooklyn N train stations, including three in Bensonhurst. The MTA says five finalists will have the [...] NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island Provides Breastfeeding Support For Mothers (Sponsored) By Sheepshead Bites on Sep 07, 2016 04:13 pm NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island has an incredibly diverse population that makes culturally competent care for new mothers an essential. The hospital’s Breastfeeding Coordinator, Karen McGratty informs an estimated 100 new moms a month about the benefits of breastfeeding and why it’s the optimal choice for their newborn’s good health. “Breastfeeding carries many benefits for [...] Deutsch’s Senior Scam Education Bill Passed In City Council By Sean Egan on Sep 07, 2016 12:31 pm Councilmember Chaim Deutsch’s Senior Scam Education bill passed unanimously through City Council and was signed into law on August 31st. Last week, Deutsch received a phone call at his office from a 75 year-old man. Someone had called the man, and told him he won $2 million in the lottery, but in order to claim [...] Permits Filed For New Commercial Medical Building On Empty Lot In Gravesend By Sean Egan on Sep 07, 2016 09:59 am Permits have been filed for a new retail and medical building at 2311 West 7 St, according to Yimby. The location is currently an empty lot. Shun Wu is the property owner and Sugnam Chang’s Brooklyn-based Basic Groups Corp is the architect. The proposed project is going to be three stories, and will host 3,338 [...] Morning Mug: “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” — Winston Churchill By Sean Egan on Sep 07, 2016 09:22 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: What It Takes To Make It In Brooklyn (Sponsored) Woody Allen To Film New Movie In Coney Island Next Week Man Shot And Killed Down The Road From His Home Morning Mug: “Every day is a new day. It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes you are ready.” — Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man And The Sea Local Precincts Accept The 22 Push-Up Challenge For Veteran Suicide Facebook Twitter Instagram Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us! Subscribe