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Puzzle: “A Lot Of People Like Snow. I Find It To Be An Unnecessary Freezing Of Water.” — Carl Reiner By Alex Ellefson on Feb 12, 2016 05:23 pm Photo by Vladimir Korostyshevskiy Q Line Track Work Cancelled Due To Cold Weather. No Shuttle Buses This Weekend By Alex Ellefson on Feb 12, 2016 04:59 pm The frigid cold snap will at least bring some relief to Q train riders who’ve had their weekend commutes disrupted by shuttle bus service between Kings Highway and Atlantic Avenue. The MTA reports they have cancelled planned track work along the Q line this weekend because of the sub zero temperatures expected to last through Sunday. [...] Co-Op Board Wanted To Jack Nursery’s Rent 400 Percent Before Terminating Lease By Alex Ellefson on Feb 12, 2016 03:55 pm For more than 46 years the Warbasse Nursery School in Coney Island has provided early childhood education for parents in southern Brooklyn. Now, the program is in danger of disappearing after the lease was abruptly terminated by a co-op board that wanted to jack up the rent by 400 percent, according to parents and school [...] 61st Precinct Crime Statistics: 2/01/2016 – 2/07/2016 By Alex Ellefson on Feb 12, 2016 12:08 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. This Week’s Apartment Rental Roundup By Chris Butera on Feb 12, 2016 11:03 am Looking for a new place to call home? We’ve rounded up a bunch of intriguing pet-friendly Sheepshead Bay apartment listings. Take a look at the details, and let us know what you think. Lots of luck and happy hunting! 1760 East 12th Street Available: Immediately Price: $1,975, plus broker’s fee Size: Two bedrooms, One full bathroom Details: High [...] Morning Mug: “Life Is A Series Of Waves To Be Embraced And Overcome.” — Danny Meyer By Alex Ellefson on Feb 12, 2016 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: City Council Challenges De Blasio Officials On Zoning Changes Monica’s Bridal Sample Sale Starts Feb. 15 (Sponsored) Celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend At These Events Across Brooklyn Elected Officials Urge Landlords To Open Homes To Sandy Victims Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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