Friday, March 18, 2016

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Luna Park’s March 20 Opening Day Postponed Due To Nor’easter


By Rachel Silberstein on Mar 18, 2016 05:34 pm
luna-parkSay it ain’t so! Luna Park’s opening day this Sunday has been postponed due to a snowstorm headed for New York City this weekend. According to weather reports, the storm currently barreling up the East Coast is expected to hit New York City on Sunday, March 20 and Monday, March 21 — the first day [...]

Puzzle: “On Earth There Is No Heaven, But There Are Pieces Of It.” — Jules Renard


By Alex Ellefson on Mar 18, 2016 05:10 pm
The United Methodist Church of Sheepshead Bay.Photo by Alex Ellefson

Council Reaches Agreement On Mayor’s Zoning Plan — Here’s What It Means For Sheepshead Bay


By Alex Ellefson on Mar 18, 2016 04:46 pm
Photo by Leon LipkovichThe City Council and Mayor Bill de Blasio have reached an agreement on two zoning changes meant to spur construction of affordable housing in the New York City. The proposals, Zoning for Quality and Affordability (ZQA) and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH), passed the council’s Land Use Committee and Subcommittee on Zoning Thursday and are now [...]

Resurrection Sheepshead Bay invites you to celebrate Holy Week with us! (Sponsored)


By Sheepshead Bites on Mar 18, 2016 04:01 pm
resurrection_sheepsheadbayGood Friday Service with Homecrest Presbyterian Church – March 25th, 7PM   Resurrection Sheepshead Bay and Homecrest Presbyterian Church will host a joint Good Friday service with Holy Communion at Homecrest Presbyterian, 1413 Avenue T, 11229. Childcare provided for ages birth through 3 years old. Easter Sunday at Resurrection Sheepshead Bay – March 27th, 10:30AM [...]

Sheepshead Bay Weekend Apartment Rental Roundup


By Alex Ellefson on Mar 18, 2016 12:55 pm
Balcony at 2355
East 12th Street. (Photo: Trulia)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 in your search! 3BR at 2345 East 24th Street Price: $1,850 Size: Three bedroom, one-and-a-half bathrooms Details: Split between [...]

DOT Approves Request For Speed Bump Outside Local Schools


By Alex Ellefson on Mar 18, 2016 11:42 am
P.S. 199 in Midwood. (Source: Google Maps)The Department of Transportation has approved a request for a speed bump near two Midwood schools in response to concerns about about speeding cars putting children in danger, City Councilman Chaim Deutsch announced Thursday. The speed bump will be placed on Elm Avenue, between Coney Island Avenue and East 12th Street, in order to slow traffic around [...]

Morning Mug: “Hold Fast To Dreams, For If Dreams Die, Life Is A Broken-Winged Bird That Cannot Fly.” — Langston Hughes


By Alex Ellefson on Mar 18, 2016 07:00 am
Photo by Michael GoldsteinMorning 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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