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Puzzle: “No Bird Soars Too High If He Soars With His Own Wings.” — William Blake By Alex Ellefson on Feb 19, 2016 04:52 pm Photo by Vladimir Korostyshevskiy Man Found Dead Near Belt Parkway, Possible Drug Overdose By Alex Ellefson on Feb 19, 2016 03:47 pm A 29-year-old man found dead outside a building near the Belt Parkway this morning may have died of a drug overdose, according to authorities. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death. However, cops say the man was found fully clothed, with no signs of trauma, outside a building on East 11th Street, near Banner Avenue, at [...] Sheepshead Bay Native Appointed To Lead Charity For Families Of Fallen First Responders By Alex Ellefson on Feb 19, 2016 01:58 pm Sheepshead Bay native Lauren Profeta understands the daily perils faced by New York City’s first responders. Two of her three brothers are firefighters. The other is a police captain. Profeta was promoted this week to Director of Development for Answer the Call – The New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund. She [...] 61st Precinct Crime Statistics: 2/08/2016 – 2/14/2016 By Alex Ellefson on Feb 19, 2016 12:07 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 19, 2016 10:55 am Looking for a new place to call home? We’ve rounded up a bunch of intriguing Sheepshead Bay apartment listings. Take a look at the details, and let us know what you think. Lots of luck and happy hunting! 2157 Ocean Avenue Available: Immediately Price: $1,875, no broker’s fee Size: Two bedrooms, One full bathroom Details: Get [...] Morning Mug: “Memories Are The Key Not To The Past, But To The Future.” — Corrie Ten Boom By Alex Ellefson on Feb 19, 2016 07:00 am Sign spotted on Shore Parkway, heading east, near exit 8. 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: Bayfest 2016 Organizers Looking For Volunteers & Sponsors Skating Synchrony: The Dedicated Young Women Of The Aviator Ice Dazzlers 75-Year-Old Marine Park Man Disappeared After Leaving Home To Park Car, Cops Say [Updated] Shopping Spree For Burglar Who Snatched Wallet From Unlocked Apartment, Cops Say Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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