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Save Lady Moody’s House & Coney Island Pumping Station By Rachel Silberstein on Sep 01, 2015 04:19 pm Time is running out. Last month, we reported that the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) decided to address its backlog of landmark status requests for nearly 100 city sites by holding a series of hearings this fall. On October 8, the LPC will consider granting protected status to seven Brooklyn locations — including Gravesend’s Lady Moody House and the Coney Island Pumping [...] Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Chess Time, Football Toss, Despicable Me 2 By Melissa Akar on Sep 01, 2015 02:48 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. Toddler Time [...] 42 Homes Without Power After Electrical Fire In Midwood By Alex Ellefson on Sep 01, 2015 01:36 pm At least 42 homes in Midwood are without power due to an electrical fire that occurred just before midnight on Monday evening, according to a spokesperson for Con Edison. The FDNY says a smoking manhole was reported near the intersection of East 7th Street and Avenue N at 11:29pm. Emergency responders put out the fire, which [...] The Commute: Dangerous Road Conditions By Allan Rosen on Sep 01, 2015 12:00 pm THE COMMUTE: In July, I discussed confusing signage on the Gowanus Expressway regarding the Belt Parkway exit existing for months. It could lead to accidents due to drivers making last minute decisions, and the State Department of Transportation (DOT) stated that they could not do anything about it. Last week I asked, how many other dangerous situations [...] Coney Island Avenue’s Chaotic Intersection Will Finally Get An Overhaul By Alex Ellefson on Sep 01, 2015 10:16 am After finally winning approval from community leaders, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is moving forward with plans to overhaul one of Sheepshead Bay’s most chaotic and lawless intersections. City Councilman Chaim Deutsch announced changes to the intersection, where Coney Island Avenue meets Guider Avenue, will begin being implemented this month. The changes include: Installing left turn [...] Morning Mug: “We Live In A Wonderful World That Is Full Of Beauty, Charm And Adventure. There Is No End To The Adventures That We Can Have If Only We Seek Them With Our Eyes Open.” — Jawaharlal Nehru By Erica Sherman on Sep 01, 2015 08:22 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: Photos: Spectacular Music, Food & Fun At The 39th Annual Brighton Jubilee Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Free Movies, Guitar Lessons & More After Two Month Delay, Wahlburgers Opens In Coney Island The B Has The Blahs, Q Runs Express, And The F Is Still No Fun Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us! Share Tweet Forward Subscribe