When Sheepshead Bites first launched in May 2008, it started on a lark. After freelancing for the community papers after college, Ned Berke went into stale world of trade journalism. So he started this site on the side to continue doing what he loved most: reporting on the community he was born and raised in. He never expected an audience to listen.
But now – nearly a year and a half later - Sheepshead Bites has a lot to be thankful for. Because of our amazing readers, our tireless writers, and our (sometimes) supportive sources, we’re blazing a trail to build community ties and raise the profile of Sheepshead Bay. Continue Reading »
Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz’ office was turned into a “turkey warehouse” last Friday as he distributed 100 turkeys to local community organizations and the area’s police precincts and firehouses to help make Thanksgiving a little more cheerful for those in need. Those organizations will give the frozen turkeys to families who would have gone without turkeys this Thanksgiving.
“While we live in a prosperous community, there are residents who are having difficulty making ends meet. It is important that especially at Thanksgiving, a time of family get-togethers, we think of others. I am happy that these turkeys will not only be a meal for these families, but also communicate the message that others care about them,” Cymbrowitz stated. Continue Reading »
Dr. Raymond Bartoli is hosting a canned food collection today and tomorrow, Friday and Saturday, November 20 – 21, 2009. The canned goods will be donated to the food pantry at St. Mark’s Church — just in time for Thanksgiving.
If you are an existing client of Dr. Bartoli, who is a chiropractor, you will get a free adjustment for your donation. If you are not a client already, you will get a voucher entitling you to a free 20-minute therapeutic massage.
The following is the information:
Canned Food Drive
Friday, November 20, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, November, 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dr. Raymond Bartoli, Chiropractor
1118 Avenue Y
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Between East 11 Street and East 12 Street
Call (718) 332-7873 for more information
