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Meet 9-Year-Old Anaya Lee Willabus, Brooklyn’s Youngest Author By Sheepshead Bites on Dec 22, 2015 04:55 pm By Chris Butera Brooklyn has a new author, and she’s only nine-years old. On Saturday morning, the Mill Basin Library hosted Anaya Lee Willabus for a book signing of her first published work: “The Day Mohan Found His Confidence.” This book follows young Mohan as he struggles at home and school. He finally discovers that when [...] Voorhies Avenue Shut Down After Machine Collapses At Construction Site For 28-Story Tower By Alex Ellefson on Dec 22, 2015 03:32 pm Emergency responders closed down a section of Voorhies Avenue for an hour Tuesday morning after a pile driver collapsed at the construction site for the proposed 28-story tower beside the Sheepshead Bay subway station. The FDNY says first responders were called to the site, at 1501 Voorhies Avenue, just after 9am. EMS checked on one construction worker, who [...] Anti-Commie Hooligan Strikes Again With Childish Graffiti On Sheepshead Bay Road By Alex Ellefson on Dec 22, 2015 01:51 pm The anti-commie crusader who has been harassing local politicians appears to have struck again — this time scrawling a belligerent and homophobic message on the window of a vacant storefront on Sheepshead Bay Road. A tipster sent us a photo taken this weekend of new graffiti at the storefront beside the dental clinic at 1725 [...] Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Holiday Performances, Christmas Decorations, Crafts & More By Alex Ellefson on Dec 22, 2015 12:00 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. Dyker Height Christmas [...] Congressman Donovan Launches App Challenge For Students By Rachel Silberstein on Dec 22, 2015 11:22 am Congressman Dan Donovan announced a district-wide app challenge as part of the U.S. House of Representatives’ focus on advancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education today. Students (ages 13 and up) of all backgrounds and skill levels that go to school in the 11th Congressional District — which includes parts of in southern Brooklyn and Staten [...] Morning Mug: “I Was Proud Of The Waves I Had Made, But Wondered How Many Boats I Was Supposed To Rock.” — Phil Donahue By Alex Ellefson on Dec 22, 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: Elected Officials Rail Against NYCHA For Failing To Protect Residents From Sex Offenders Bus Driver Charged For Fatal Crash On Avenue Z Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: The Nutcracker, Dyker Lights, Poetry Jam & More Cops Release Video Of Suspect Wanted For Shooting At Mill Basin Bowling Alley Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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