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Today: New York State No Longer Recognizes Ocean Ave Footbridge As Fishing Spot Can Declining Voter Turnout In Brooklyn Be Reversed? How Did Zagat Do In Southern Brooklyn? This Week’s Events: Happy Hour, Ladies Night, Chess, Crafts, And More Morning Mug: “There Are Nights When The Wolves Are Silent And Only The Moon Howls.” — George Carlin New York State No Longer Recognizes Ocean Ave Footbridge As Fishing Spot By Sean Egan on Nov 15, 2016 04:30 pm We’re coming closer to a consensus on the issue of fishing on the Ocean Avenue footbridge. We reported a couple of weeks ago that there was confusion regarding the rules against fishing on the bridge. The City’s Department of Transportation (DOT) specifically prohibits the activity, although their sign is unclear — people thought it meant ... Can Declining Voter Turnout In Brooklyn Be Reversed? By Sarah Crean on Nov 15, 2016 03:12 pm As discussion of the historic 2016 presidential election continues, one statistic especially worries democracy advocates — declining voter turnout across Brooklyn and the state. Voter turnout in Brooklyn has dropped steadily since 2008, with 53.9 percent of the borough’s active voters casting a ballot in 2016, reports the NY Public Interest Research Group. This matches ... How Did Zagat Do In Southern Brooklyn? By Hannah Frishberg on Nov 15, 2016 12:31 pm Renowned foodie guide Zagat has released their 2017 edition, and it lists 26 noteworthy restaurants in southern Brooklyn. This is the number of restaurants listed in the print guide and searchable on the website, mind you. No southern Brooklyn restaurants actually ranked in the elite guide’s best of list. While Zagat’s gets props for accurately ... This Week’s Events: Happy Hour, Ladies Night, Chess, Crafts, And More By Sean Egan on Nov 15, 2016 10:20 am Here is our weekly roundup of events and goings on around the neighborhood this week. You can find a complete list in our events calendar. We also encourage everyone to add events to the calendar to help get the word out! Parent’s Happy Hour When: Weeknights. 5pm-7pm Where: Werkstatt, 509 Coney Island Ave. What: Parents, bring your kids ... Morning Mug: “There Are Nights When The Wolves Are Silent And Only The Moon Howls.” — George Carlin By Sean Egan on Nov 15, 2016 09:54 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: Deal Reached On Controversial Tax Credit For Affordable Housing Construction Katia Nunes Has An Eye For Beauty In Her Adopted Home Tony Danza Talks His New Play, Growing Up In Brooklyn, And Fresh Mozzarella Sheepshead Bay Woman Tragically Takes Her Own Life Morning Mug: “Three Things Cannot Be Long Hidden: The Sun, The Moon, And The Truth.” — Buddha Local Promotions Free Moving Kit 24 Hour Free Personal Injury Advice - Speak to an Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer in 6 seconds! See All Promotions      Add Your Promotion Facebook Twitter Instagram Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us! Subscribe