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Councilman Deutsch Aims To Revitalize Local Shopping Districts By Alex Ellefson on Jul 28, 2015 04:35 pm City Councilman Chaim Deutsch is looking to clean up his district’s commercial centers and make them more hospitable to both store owners and shoppers. Deutsch is behind several initiatives, mostly centered around Sheepshead Bay Road, that will increase the police presence in the area, clean up trash, and lift some of the burdensome fines and penalties the [...] Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Movie Nights, Magic Shows & More By Melissa Akar on Jul 28, 2015 02:01 pm Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some of our favorites. See the full details below! For more things to do around Brooklyn, and to add your own upcoming event, check out our calendar. Explore & [...] The Commute: State And City DOT Are A Bad Joke By Allan Rosen on Jul 28, 2015 12:00 pm THE COMMUTE: Confusing signage near where the Belt Parkway separates from the Gowanus Expressway has been misleading commuters for months — sending baffled Belt-bound drivers over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. However, because the left lane switches to a high-occupancy vehicle lane during the day, the state Department of Transit (DOT) claims little can be done to change the [...] Next Week: Take Back The Streets For National Night Out Against Crime By Alex Ellefson on Jul 28, 2015 10:23 am Next Tuesday, August 4, is National Night Out Against Crime, when more than 15,000 communities across the country join with their local precincts to take back the streets from unlawful activity. In New York City, station houses throughout the five boroughs will be hosting festivals, block parties, cookouts and other events meant to strengthen the [...] Morning Mug: “When You Drop Any New Idea In The Pond Of The World, You Get A Ripple Effect. You Have To Be Aware That You Will Be Creating A Cascade Of Change.” — Joel A. Barker By Erica Sherman on Jul 28, 2015 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. Recent Articles: Following Dispute, Community Board 13 Looks To Hire New District Manager Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Indiana Jones On The Beach, Coney Island’s 80s Night, Summer Concerts In The Park B Runs Local, Q Runs Express, Manhattan-Bound F Platform At Avenue X Remains Closed Two Hospitalized By Electrical Fire On Avenue Z Alleged Gravesend Pet Dealer Arrested And Charged With Abusing Pups Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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