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A New Flag Flies Above Asser Levy’s 9/11 Memorial By Alex Ellefson on Sep 11, 2015 05:10 pm Ever since the Asser Levy Park 9/11 Memorial was first dedicated in 2005, the community has slowly added new features: A plaque honoring neighbors who perished at the World Trade Center, colorful flowers planted around the site, and this spring the families of the fallen planted a sampling seeded from the single pear tree that [...] Puzzle: “The Dawn Is Not Distant, Nor Is The Night Starless; Love Is Eternal.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow By Erica Sherman on Sep 11, 2015 05:00 pm A fitting image of the promise of a new day as the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks draws to a close. Wishing everyone a great weekend, and if you observe Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown on Sunday night, wishing you a peaceful and a sweet New Year! Photo by George Burshteyn Sheepshead Bay Apartment Rental Roundup By Erica Sherman on Sep 11, 2015 04:09 pm Looking for a new place to call home? We’ve rounded up a bunch of intriguing Sheepshead Bay (and surrounding areas) apartment listings — take a look at the details, and let us know what you think. Lots of luck in your search! Huge Apartment Close to Kings Highway Available: Immediately Price: $1,500 Size: One bedroom, one [...] Be Proud Foundation Passes Out Food Packages For Rosh Hashanah By Alex Ellefson on Sep 11, 2015 03:01 pm The Be Proud Foundation passed out at least 100 kosher food packages at Cherry Hill Gourmet Market Thursday afternoon so that families in need to could fill their dinner tables when celebrating the Jewish New Year. The event was called Yad B’Yad, meaning “hand in hand” in Hebrew. This is the fourth year the Be Proud [...] Edward R. Murrow Economics Teacher Wins Prestigious National Award By Alex Ellefson on Sep 11, 2015 01:31 pm Some parents have struggled just to get teenagers to open a bank account. But one Edward R. Murrow High School teacher has found a way to use personal finance to bait his students into discussions about larger economic issues. And his efforts have been recognized with a prestigious national award. AP macroeconomics teacher Matthew Gherman received the [...] 61st Precinct Crime Statistics: 8/31/2015 – 9/6/2015 By Erica Sherman on Sep 11, 2015 12:00 pm CompStat reports are produced by the New York Police Department on a weekly basis. We summarize the week’s statistics for the 61st Precinct reports every Friday. The 61st Precinct is the police command responsible for Sheepshead Bay, Gravesend, Kings Highway, Homecrest, Madison, Manhattan Beach, and Gerritsen Beach. Three Ways To Honor The Fallen On 9/11 In Southern Brooklyn By Rachel Silberstein on Sep 11, 2015 10:07 am September 11, 2001 is perhaps the saddest day in New York City’s history. Today, we commemorate the 14th anniversary of the horrible day that two planes — hijacked by terrorists — crashed into the World Trade Center’s twin towers, killing 2,996 people, scarring New York’s collective consciousness, and altering our city’s skyline forever. In our area there [...] Morning Mug: “So Many Names, There Is Barely Room On The Walls Of The Heart.” – Former Poet Laureate Billy Collins (“The Names,” Read By Former New York Gov. George Pataki) By Erica Sherman on Sep 11, 2015 07:00 am “Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children.” — President George [...] Recent Articles: New Commanding Officer Gets Special Birthday Gifts At Community Council Meeting Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Weekend: Primaries, 9/11 Memorials & Greenmarkets Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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