By Heather J. Chin on Feb 09, 2016 03:18 pm Gung Hay Fat Choy! Tlin Ne Fai Lok! Lunar New Year celebrations began on Monday, February 8 this year – the Year of the Monkey and the start of the year 4714 according to the lunar calendar. Here in New York, the signs of celebration include parades and vibrant lion dances, fireworks and poppers, homes [...]
By Christine Bush on Feb 09, 2016 02:31 pm It took its sweet time in getting here, but winter appears to have settled in around the five boroughs. Whether you’re a fan of the cold temperatures or not, this weather tends to send stir-crazy families on a desperate quest for Brooklyn play spots. Not just any play spot, though. We’re talking play spots with [...]
By Alex Ellefson on Feb 09, 2016 01:24 pm Two manhole covers erupted Monday morning at a busy commercial intersection near Sheepshead Bay Road and East 14th Street, Con Edison confirmed. The explosions were reported at 8:10am and knocked out power at two nearby businesses throughout the day, a Con Ed spokesperson said. A neighbor sent us photos of maintenance crews working around the open sewers near the CVS Pharmacy [...]
By Alex Ellefson on Feb 09, 2016 10:00 am Are you a crooner, choralist or even a traveling minstrel? Well, it’s time to stop singing into your hairbrush and put those pipes to use. The Kingsborough Musical Society Chorus is recruiting new members and will hold its first rehearsal and audition on March 3. Led by conductor Mark Mangini, the chorus performs a mixed repertoire of [...]
By Alex Ellefson on Feb 09, 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.
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