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Second Phase Of Canarsie Park Restoration Discussed
By Dara Mormile
     The second phase of the Canarsie Park Restoration project was discussed in detail during a community meeting at St. Jude’s school on Monday evening. The gathering shed light on plans that will make the park safer, more attractive and more entertaining, according to city Parks Depart-ment officials.
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Scores Attend Annual Children’s Holiday Parade
     Dozens of Canarsie residents, including many tots and teens, attended Saturday’s annual Holiday Parade on East 92 Street, around the corner from grand marshal State Senator John Sampson’s district office.
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East 95 Street Resident Murdered Just Steps Away From His Home
By Charles Rogers
     A resident of East 95 Street was shot and killed last Thursday night just steps away from his home near Avenue K, police said.
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Cops Arrest Suspect In Series
Of Robberies On Ralph Avenue
     Only a few minutes after allegedly robbing a woman on Ralph Avenue last Monday, a Bedford Stuyvesant man who fit the description of a
man responsible for a recent string of
robberies in the area was arrested by police.
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Answers From The Teacher
Darra Wheeler Happ
     When I picked up my son from his after-school program, the classroom smelled of paint. I could see that the students had painted posters. They were working in a small area without very good ventilation and the fumes were strong.
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Curtis Park Rehab Begins
     One of the imaginative obstacle courses at the Sam Curtis Park playground was the last of its kind to go last week as workers started a complete reconstruction of the park, located on Foster Avenue at East 81 Street.
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Fidler Blasts City Youth Unit For Small Public Hearing Crowd
By Dara Mormile
     A concerned Councilman Lew Fidler questioned panelists of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development about their efforts to publicize the recent Community Action Board public hearing at the Abe Stark Senior Center,that did not attract as many participants as expected.
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View From
The Middle
By Charles Rogers
The Irony Of A New Car Dealer In The Middle Of Baghdad
     Now wait a minute! Here we are with the devastation in Iraq taking an even more tragic dip last week; President Bush was telling reporters (and tell-ing reporters…and telling reporters…) that things are "tough" over there at this time; and our servicemen and women have been told their anti...
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Starrett Soldier Completes
Basic Traing In S. Carolina
     Army National Guard Pvt. Wilson J. Delgado has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
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Mayor Cites Ave. L Merchant For Thwarting Illegal Sales To Minors
By Neil S. Friedman
     Teenagers trying to buy box cutters, spray paint or laser pointers know there’s one neighborhood store where a vigilant businessman continually thwarts their efforts.
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Eye On C’Bean Community
Maxine Hamilton
Alexander
The Flowers Of Spring Are Affecting Us All
     Spring is sprung. Some of the flowers are blooming and before I go any further, I first want to say KUDOS to Kellie Mapus, Michael Robinson and Desmond Reid, on the book "Little Lion Goes to School.
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Seddio Says NY Budget Reform In The Works
     Assemblyman Frank Seddio recently announced that state legislators reached an agreement on a reform package designed to deliver a sound, on-time budget.
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Social Security
Steve Beck
Sometimes It’s Hard Not To Use Those Cryptic Messages
     Q: Why does Social Security use so many acronyms? Are you trying to confuse us?
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69th Precinct Supervisors Trounce Police Officers At HES
     Scores of children yelled, "NYPD! NYPD! NYPD!" in the peanut gal-lery at the HES gym Friday, cheering on ten members of the 69th Precinct as they went head-to-head on the basketball court in a fight for bragging superiority last Friday.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul
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Experts Advise Caution When Trying To Rescue Wild Animals
     (NAPSI)-There are a number of factors to consider before trying to adopt or rescue wildlife living in your own neighborhood. Such seemingly kind-hearted intervention could actually harm both you and the animals.
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Sharks Take A Bite Out Of Freedom For First Season Shutout
By Merle Exit
     Despite some sloppy play by both teams, the New York Sharks women’s tackle football team upped their record to 2-0 and notched their first shutout of the season last Saturday in a 26-0 romp over the visiting New Hampshire Freedom.
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Chiefs Rebounds After Two Road Losses To Midwood
By Jason Medina
     The Canarsie High School boys varsity baseball team opened up the PSAL season on the road in a two-game series against the Midwood Hornets, who have defeated the Chiefs in their last four games by a combined score of 43-14.
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Discover Your "Ironman" Potential
     (NAPSI)-Have you ever wondered what you’re capable of achieving? Have you thought about pushing yourself-both physically and mentally-to meet a challenge and be the best you can be?
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Mouthguards
     (NAPSI)-Playing sports is often about winning and losing. But losing should not include your teeth. Fortunately, mouthguards can help an athlete avoid becoming part of the statistics on sports-related injuries, which are nothing to smile about.
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