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Senator Golden To Hold Free Flu Shot Events This Month By Rachel Silberstein on Nov 04, 2015 03:52 pm Senator Martin J. Golden announced a partnership with Coney Island Hospital and the Visiting Nurse Services of New York to host a series of free flu shot events. Each year, Golden offers opportunities to his constituents ahead of this winter season for senior citizens, uninsured residents, and those who the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene [...] Pamela Harris Wins 46th District Assembly Seat By Rachel Silberstein on Nov 04, 2015 02:56 pm Democrat Pamela Harris successfully defeated GOP candidate Lucretia Regina-Potter in the special election to fill the assembly seat left vacant by Alec Brook-Krasny, winning 63 percent of the vote, according to preliminary Board of Elections numbers. Harris, a former corrections officer and longtime Coney Island community activist, is the first black candidate in New York [...] Persaud Sweeps Special Election To Claim John Sampson’s Vacated Senate Seat By Alex Ellefson on Nov 04, 2015 01:53 pm Democratic Assemblywoman Roxanne Persaud trounced her rivals, Republican Jeffrey Ferretti and Conservative candidate Elias Weir, in the race for the 19th Senate District — taking almost 90 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s special election. The Senate seat was vacated this year by John Sampson, who was convicted of obstruction of justice and lying to federal agents as part of [...] The Bite: Retro Grill’s Protein-Packed Kosher Burger By Alex Ellefson on Nov 04, 2015 12:11 pm THE BITE: If you’re like me, adding a little extra protein to your burger is an indulgence that cannot be passed up. For those who abstain from eating pork, and therefore can’t heap a few cuts of bacon on their patty, kosher burger joint Retro Grill has a solution: The Pastrami Burger. Let me preface this [...] Where To Get Your Swim On This Winter: Indoor Pools In Brooklyn By Shannon Geis on Nov 04, 2015 10:06 am The outdoor pools have been closed for a few months now and winter is on its way, but you’d still like to take a dip in a pool and maybe swim some laps. Luckily, there are a number of indoor pools throughout Brooklyn where you can get your fill of chlorine. We’ve rounded up a [...] Morning Mug: “In New York, Just Standing Still On The Sidewalk Is A Weird Feeling. You Have This Incessant Need To Do Things. Los Angeles Is About Kicking Back, Relaxing, Your Inner Child, Peace.” — Esai Morales By Erica Sherman on Nov 04, 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: Designer Rentals In The Heart Of Brighton Beach (Sponsored) Spurred By Tragic Midwood Fire, City Launches Largest Smoke Detector Giveaway Program In The U.S. Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Chinese Brush Painting, Build-A-Jet, Tech Time Elected Officials Continue To Press MTA For Express F Train Service Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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