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NY1 Recognizes Local Handyman’s Good Deeds In ‘New Yorker Of The Week’ By Alex Ellefson on Mar 15, 2016 05:26 pm NY1 recognized Albert Dashevsky, a Manhattan Beach resident who offers his handyman skills free-of-charge, in their latest New Yorker of the Week feature. Last year, we published a story about Dashevsky doing odd jobs for neighbors in need, particularly single mothers. He took up the effort in order to carry on the legacy of his father, Sam Levin, [...] Murrow High Chess Team Wins State Championship, On To National Title By Alex Ellefson on Mar 15, 2016 03:31 pm Brooklyn H.S. chess team heads to nationals after winning state championship https://t.co/bB6ym9ReUq pic.twitter.com/VSSQcxfiNS — NYDN Local (@NYDNLocal) March 14, 2016 Edward R. Murrow High School’s chess team won their 19th state championship Sunday in a dramatic come-from-behind victory that sets them up for another shot at the national title, the Daily News reports. The team faced [...] Woman Attacks Q Train Passenger, Hurls ‘Racial Profanities’ During Arrest By Alex Ellefson on Mar 15, 2016 01:05 pm Woman ‘screaming racial profanities’ attacks passenger at King’s Highway Station https://t.co/FrWQ3fepD8 pic.twitter.com/q7tbI1OllH — PIX11 News (@PIX11News) March 12, 2016 A woman yelled “racial profanities” at police when she was arrested Saturday at the Kings Highway station for attacking a passenger on the Q train, PIX11 reports. The assault occurred on a northbound train during the morning [...] Save The Date: Luna Park Opening Day On Sunday! By Rachel Silberstein on Mar 15, 2016 12:03 pm Brooklynites rejoice! Coney Island’s Luna Park, the Thunderbolt, and the iconic Cyclone rollercoaster will all re-open for spring on March 20 at 12pm. The iconic coaster, which has brought fearless daredevils to the park for almost a century, has been refurbished and painted, bringing it back to what it looked like the day it opened [...] Help Cops Find This Missing Coney Island Man By Rachel Silberstein on Mar 15, 2016 11:13 am Cops are turning to the public for help in locating a man who went missing from Coney Island over the weekend. Michael Davis, 49, was last seen on Sunday, March 13, at approximately 8:30am, inside of Mermaid Manor adult home. Davis is described as a male black, 6 feet 2 inches, 185 pounds, he has [...] P.S. 193 Parents Say DOE Is ‘Stonewalling’ Them About Father’s Arrest By Alex Ellefson on Mar 15, 2016 10:42 am A group of P.S. 193 parents — who say they’ve been getting the runaround from officials about a father’s controversial arrest at school — are not backing down from calls to have their principal removed because of the incident. Nearly a dozen parents have been holding almost daily rallies outside the school since Vinny Nemorin, [...] Morning Mug: “Red Is The Ultimate Cure For Sadness.” — Bill Blass By Alex Ellefson on Mar 15, 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: Third Annual Brooklyn SINGS! Raises $15K For Cancer Charity Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Opening Day At Luna Park, Saint Patrick’s Parade, Spring Gala Police Searching For Another Missing Teen Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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