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Local Artist Deanna Maffeo Gaining Recognition In Art World, Wants To Bring Art To Sheepshead Bay By Joseph De La Cruz on Oct 19, 2016 04:47 pm Deanna Maffeo was analyzing her own artwork in the Avant Garde, a hip art gallery in lower Manhattan, as visitors admired her oil paintings, pointing out the detail in her depiction of some retro video game cartridges. Maffeo has a child-like laugh, and a creative mind so potent it has gotten her artwork shown at the ... Dining Review: The Sunflower Cafe Is A Pricey, But Delicious Kings Highway Spot By Sean Egan on Oct 19, 2016 03:00 pm The Sunflower Cafe is located at 1223 Quentin Rd and Kings Highway. They offer a wide array of fresh and delicious kosher Israeli food. The atmosphere in Sunflower is very relaxed with light rock Hebrew ballads playing softly over the chatter of people who are hanging out in the cafe. There is outdoor seating to enjoy ... Coney Island DMV To Close For Major Renovations This Friday By Hannah Frishberg on Oct 19, 2016 12:00 pm On Monday, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles announced that the Coney Island DMV Office at 2875 West 8th Street will temporarily close for “extensive renovations” beginning this Friday, October 21. The renovations will “increase modernization and efficiency at the facility”, according to a press release. Included in the changes to be made ... Shocking Anti-‘Students For Justice In Palestine’ Posters Plastered Around Brooklyn College Campus By Sean Egan on Oct 19, 2016 09:49 am Posters that appeared to be recruiting supporters of the terrorist organization, Hamas, were plastered on the Brooklyn College campus Monday morning. The poster shows what looks to be a terrorist fighter holding an assault rifle, and wearing a keffiyeh, a head garment. He is standing in front of the Palestinian flag and has what seems to be ... Morning Mug: “That Was A Great Time, The Summer Of ’71 – I Can’t Remember It, But I’ll Never Forget It!” — Lemmy Kilmister By Sean Egan on Oct 19, 2016 09:16 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: Local Donors Are Leaning Towards Donald Trump In Our Neighborhoods Calling All Local Writers: Would You Like To Have Your Work Of Fiction Or Poetry Published On The Bites? Man Who Murdered His Mother And Hid Her In Rego Park Went To Abraham Lincoln High School In Brighton Beach New Cafe In Town With A New Restaurant On The Way Morning Mug: “Every Moment Of Light And Dark Is A Miracle.” — Walt Whitman Facebook Twitter Instagram Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us! Subscribe