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Dilemma At Canarsie Beach Park
     In a letter published in the March 3 issue of the Canarsie Courier, community activist Steven Kaye, who is vice president of the South Canarsie Civic Association, blasts City Councilman Lew Fidler and the Parks Department for apparently not moving fast enough on the improvements to Canarsie Beach (S
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     District 18 Manager Dorothy Turano announced at last week
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School District 18 Report Card Shows “Need For Improvement”
     In a report released earlier this year, Community School District 18 and two other New York City school districts were designated
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Arrest Made In East 80th Street Stabbing
     Police from the 69th Precinct have made an arrest in the stabbing of a youth on East 80th Street near his home on March 13.
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Two Men Charged In Beating Of Co-Worker
     Police from the 69th Precinct last week arrested two men who allegedly attacked a co-worker at a commercial building on Foster Avenue near East 88 Street.
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Police Seek Early-Rising Bandit
     Obviously figuring the early bird would catch the worm, a lone robber wielding a sawed-off shotgun entered the
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Irish Eyes Smilin’ At Boro Hall
     As the Irish flag flew over Borough Hall last Thursday, Borough President Marty Markowitz, who served traditional green bagels, co-hosted the annual Brooklyn St. Patrick
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Experts Say Persistent Vegetative State May Offer False Hope
     In the family video played over and over on TV, Terri Schiavo seems to gaze fondly at her mother, with the hint of a smile.
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Helpful Self-Help Centers
     The New York City Self Help Center provides free, confidential telephone information and referral to people seeking self help/mutual support groups. Hundreds of different groups meet for a wide variety of concerns throughout the five boroughs.
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Cash Crunch Leads To State Tax Refund Delays
     From the Associated Press ALBANY, NY
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Terminal Seafood Market: Fresh Fish — And Then Some
     The Terminal Wholesale Seafood Market, an enormous store offering more than just fish, has been operating at its current location, 402 East 83rd Street, between Chase and Preston Court, just north of Foster Avenue, across from Brooklyn Terminal Market, since last September.
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Carlton Richardson — Commander, American Legion Post 573
     The commander of American Legion Canarsie Post 573, Carlton Richardson, understands that the camaraderie and fellowship of his fellow veterans can be found right here at home.
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The Active Consumer
     Want to REALLY cash in on your tax return? Get more bang for your buck this year
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Bloomberg Administration Has “Lost Touch With Common Sense”
Guest Column State Senator Carl Kruger
     When a Brooklyn man called 311 last week to alert the city about hazardous paint cans in front of his home, he received a response that largely defines the Bloomberg administration
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Most Women Won’t Seek Emergency Care For Mild Signs Of Heart Disease
     (NAPSA)-When women experience head, neck, back and jaw pain, a common symptom of a heart attack, only 47 percent of women would call their doctor and just 35 percent would call 911 or visit an emergency department, a national survey conducted by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) re
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Pet Of The Week
     This tough guy is sure to steal anyone
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Writing Gives A Better Look Into Eyes Of Things Unknown
Eye On C
     Maxine Hamilton Alexander I have always had a love for writing. This is a primal instinct; part of my sixth sense. I was reminded of this again last evening when I stopped to exchange greetings with my neighbor, who complimented me on my column. I never imagined many people recognizing my pi
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Social Security Agency Is Going Multilingual For You
Social Security
     Steve Beck Manager, Canarsie Office The other day I read a newspaper article that explained how some retailers are
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Parks Department Recruiting Lifeguards As Summer Nears
     As summer draws near, the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation has stepped up its efforts to recruit qualified swimmers to become New York City Lifeguards. The city plans to recruit and train over 1,100 lifeguards to staff the city
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Dozens Take Part In HES Handball Tourney
     Over 60 players competed in the USHA One Wall Pro-Double, the HES Invitational Doubles and the Women Doubles handball tournament. Players from all over New York City came to play in a highly competitive and skillful environment. The tournament was hosted by the Hebrew Educational Society, and organi
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     WILL SHE EVER SMILE AGAIN? Ana Wehipeihana
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A Look Back At This Week...
      March 30, 1867, Alaska was sold to the U.S. by Russia for $7.2 million through the efforts of Secretary of State William H. Seward ... April 3, 1936, Bruno Hauptmann, convicted of kidnapping and killing Charles Lindbergh Jr., was executed ... March 31, 1943,
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