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Reminder: Primary Day Is Tomorrow, September 10 By Rachel Silberstein on Sep 09, 2015 05:29 pm Heads up, neighbors! Primary Day is tomorrow, September 10, and we’ve compiled some information to make exercising your right to vote as easy as possible. Remember, you are only eligible to vote tomorrow if you are a registered member of a party holding a primary. For the general election on November 3, all registered voters [...] The Bite: Baku Bakery’s Triumphant Napoleon By Alex Ellefson on Sep 09, 2015 04:56 pm THE BITE: The owner of the newly reopened Baku Bakery boasts that their Napoleon is the best in Brooklyn. Indeed, the golden puff pastry, filled with a mellow vanilla custard, comes from a family recipe brought over from Azerbaijan, said Valerie Medensky, who co-owns the store along with Revekka Kvas. But this isn’t a dessert that most people’s grandmother can [...] Labor Day Celebrations End With Drive-By Shooting On Avenue S By Alex Ellefson on Sep 09, 2015 03:08 pm Police are investigating what appears to be a drive-by shooting on Avenue S that occurred while Labor Day celebrations were drawing to a close. An employee at Buckley’s Bar and Restaurant, which sits near where the shooting took place at Avenue S and Nostrand Avenue, said that around 9:15pm a driver flung open his door and [...] More Pumps Coming To Coney Island Avenue Gas Station By Alex Ellefson on Sep 09, 2015 12:58 pm For those worried that the demolished Mobile gas station at Avenue P and Coney Island Avenue might signal a shortage of fuel pumps in their neighborhood, fear not. New owners Bolla Oil are building another gas station, with more fueling capacity, and expect construction to be completed by November, according to the company’s marketing director. Bolla [...] Murder Might Have Been Prevented If Neighbors Reported Gun Waving Teen, Police Captain Says By Alex Ellefson on Sep 09, 2015 10:12 am A fatal shooting at the Nostrand Houses last month may have been prevented if neighbors had reported a showboating teen who waved his gun around for weeks before using it in a murder, said the 61st Precinct’s Commanding Officer. Police arrested 17-year-old Ramon Cooper in late August for a fatal shooting that occurred outside the Nostrand Houses. Cops say [...] Morning Mug: “Morning Is Wonderful. Its Only Drawback Is That It Comes At Such An Inconvenient Time Of Day.” ― Glen Cook By Erica Sherman on Sep 09, 2015 07:21 am I believe, judging from where the sun is situated, that this is actually a sunset rather than a sunrise, but a little poetic license once in a while is not so terrible. 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 [...] Recent Articles: The Best High Holiday Service In Brooklyn (Sponsored) ‘I Can Get Girls And I Get Money,’ Defiant Teen Tells Cops After Arrest For Raping 82-Year-Old Brighton Beach Woman Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Turtle Puppets, Magic, Seining In Marine Park What Improvements Would You Like To See At Asser Levy Park? Tell The Parks Department Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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