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Fillmore Ave. L Continues Winning Ways
     For nine years straight, Fillmore Real Estate at 9317 Avenue L has held the crown of achievement by being awarded literally scores and scores of trophies and tributes.
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Fire Guts Headquarters Of Local Youth Fitness Program
By Charles Rogers
     Firefighters from Canarsie’s Engine Co. 257 and Ladder Co. 170 were called early last Thursday to help fight a smoky blaze at the headquarters of Generations Youth Fitness Center, 9211 Flatlands Avenue. Three firefighters were slightly hurt in the fire, and, according to Derrick Dawson, manager of t
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Fugitive Andre Neverson Still Being Sought By Several Law Enforcement Agencies
     On July 8, 2002, Andre Neverson allegedly murdered his sister by shooting her in the head and stomach. He allegedly abducted a former girlfriend the next day. The woman was found dead two days later with a mortal wound to the head. At the time of both murders, he had been parole by the state of New
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Regular Garbage Collection For Lincoln’s Birthday
     The New York City Department of Sanitation will conduct normal refuse and recycling collection on Friday, February 11, the observance Of Lincoln’s Birthday.
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     The school year is half over, and I’ve seen little improvement in my son’s report card. I don’t want him to continue to be an average student. I’m not sure punishing him will help. Is there another way?
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CHS Students & Parents Learn About Financial Aid
     Approximately 40 Canarsie High School seniors and their parents (below) braved frigid temperatures one evening last month to attend a financial aid workshop sponsored by the Rockaway Parkway secondary school’s College Office.
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Cops Nab Trio; Charge Them With Breaking Into Cars In Paerdegats
     With the arrest of three Paerdegat residents two weeks ago, 69th Precinct police have high hopes that they’ve ended a possible string of robberies involving articles being stolen from parked cars.
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Free Tax Help Grows In Brooklyn
     “Last year, this program helped hard working Brooklyn families receive over $6 million dollars in refunds. I’m confident that this year the center will help even more Brooklynites get their fair share,” said Borough President Marty Mar-kowitz.
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Fire Destroys Storefront Ave. L Temple
     Firefighters from Engine Co. 310 spray walls of Temple of Des 3 Roses at 8708 Avenue L early yesterday. The fire broke out at about 4:30 a.m., according to officials. The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined. Seth Gottfried
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     SURVIVING THE SHIPWRECK Cara Wilson©1999 (From “Chicken Soup for the Single’s Soul”)
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Local Army Specialist Graduates From Special Aberdeen Training Course
     Army Spec. Macelin Alexis has graduated from the quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer advanced individual training (AIT) course at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, Md.
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Supporting Our Caribbean Cultural Theatre
Eye On C’Bean Community
     Maxine Hamilton Alexander I am forming the opinion that most of us Carib-bean folks are unaware of the Caribbean Culture Theatre... Because…because the last three weekends, SHORTS, a production put on by this organization was poorly attended with the exception of the last two nights. Now the spa
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NY Organ Donor Network Increases Awareness In Black History Month
     As the nation prepares to celebrate Black History Month in February, the New York Donor Network, in its continued commitment to increase awareness about organ and tissue donation in the black community in the New York metro region, has announced that it is establishing a formal partnership with the
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It’s Not Illegal To Ask For Your Social Security Number
Social Security
     Steve Beck Manager, Canarsie Office Q: I increasingly notice that many stores where I shop now ask for my Social Security number, in addition to other personal information. Is it against the law to ask for someone’s Social Security number? Can I refuse to give it to them?
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Data Show Felines Replacing Canines As Man’s Best Friend
The Pet Column Ed Boks
     executive director, AC&C Cats may be replacing dogs as man’s best friend. It is estimated there are 73 million pet felines in the United States compared with 68 million dogs. You can start a virtual civil war by asking a cat or dog guardian which is a better or smarter pet, the cat or the dog
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Pet-Proofing Your Home From The Floor Up
     (NAPSI)-Welcoming a new pet into your home requires preparation. Pet-proofing your home before your new four-footed friend’s arrival is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy and happy (and to keep your house from going to the dogs). Try these tips:
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The Active
Consumer
By Dara Mormile
     If you’re not ready for Valentine’s Day, you’ve still got time to find just the right gift for that special someone. You lobster lovers out there can celebrate the special day by taking your sweetie to
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Ira Kluger, President Of The Canarsie Historical Society
     By Dara Mormile Keeping Canarsie’s diverse history alive is Ira Kluger’s goal. “I like to speak of Canarsie the way it was – not what it is now.”
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