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Man Shot In Face On E. 104 St.
     Is Arrested On Weapons Charge
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Residents Protest Proposed New
Car Wash At CB 18 Meeting

By Jason Medina
     A tension-filled Kings Plaza Community room gave way to a heated argument at a Community Board 18 meeting last week between local residents and the representatives of Jobil Auto Repairs, as a public hearing was held to vote on the addition of a car wash to the automotive service station located at 8...
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Owner Wants To "Do Right" By Community
     The owner of Jobil Auto Repairs, who hopes to establish a car wash at the site of his station, told the Canarsie Courier this week that he sincerely wants to "do the right thing" by his neighbors, but still wants to see the car wash make a go of it.
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Practicing Online-For Free-May Improve Your SAT Score
     Since 1970, college enrollment has practically doubled, from 8.5 million to 15.1 million in 2000. With this increasing competition to get accepted, many schools are putting a greater emphasis on standardized tests. That’s why it’s important for college-bound students to get the best possible test sc...
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Task Force Tackles Insurance Rates
     Borough President Marty Markowitz last week sponsored a meeting at Borough Hall with New York State Department of Insurance Superintendent Greg Serio, Deputy Superintendent Louis Pietro Luongo, and members of the Brooklyn delegation to the State Legislature, to discuss ways to reduce Brooklyn’s sky-...
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Bklyn Redistricting Hearings
March 8th At Borough Hall

     The New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Apportionment will hold a hearing in Brooklyn on Friday, March 8th on the proposed Assembly and Senate district lines.
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Kruger: Redistricting Could
     "Rip Neighborhoods Apart"
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Youth Group’s Black History Show’s A Knockout For Seniors
By Marsha Sereno
     Black history was brought to life on Sunday at a special performance held for about 100 residents of Park Shore Manor.
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Markowitz: Expand Board of Ed & Replace School Bds.
     Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz proposed this week that the mayor appoint members of an expanded Board of Education, giving the mayor a majority and "vesting him with ultimate accountability for the performance of our schools."
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Law Requires Jet Skiers Take Classes
     With the passing of a law mandating eight hours of boating education to operate a jet ski in New York State, the Brooklyn Power Squadron will begin Safe Boating Class in Kings County this spring. This class is open to men, women and teenagers. The course instruction is free. There is a small charge ...
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Legacy Film Festival To Focus On Women’s History Month
     In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Legacy Film Festival focuses on the personal histories and experiences of women during and after the Holocaust. Continuing its tradition of exploring Holocaust themes as they are depicted in film, The Museum of Jewish Heritage presents 10 films over three...
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Internet Site Suggests Safe
& Appropriate Web Surfing

     You can’t be with your children every minute while they are surfing the Internet. So, how do you know the sites they are visiting are safe and appropriate?
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Chiefs March To Quarterfinals; Defending Lady Vikes Ousted
     By Jason Medina
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Borough President Expresses Concern
     For Seniors Over Aging Dept. Cuts
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