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Members of the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club pulled out all stops last Saturday as they celebrated the 50th anniversary of their benevolent organization with a huge party. More ... Leaving a suicide note that explained he thought he was "a loser," a 23-year-old East 94th Street man tried to kill himself here last week, police said. It was 11:15 p.m. when police from the 69th Precinct responded to a report that a man called 911 to say that he'd just tried to commit suicide. More ... Police prepare to return SUV to upright position after it was knocked on its side in collision with NYPD patrol car Saturday afternoon at the corner of East 92nd Street and Farragut Road. Four people in the SUV were hurt and taken to Brookdale Hospital and two police officers in the patrol car received minor injuries. More ... Newly elected CEC 18 officers conduct Monday evening meeting. (From left) Treasurer Sharron Lindo, 2nd Vice President Jennifer Duncan, Clubert Edwards, Recording Secretary, 1st Vice President Geraldine Carrington and President James Dandridge. Other members, not pictured, are: Albert Tannis, Clerry R. Phillip, Derek S. Booker, Keisha Martin and Nadia Hyppolite. There is one vacancy. More ... The following is Part Two of a feature about the community's various lanes and alleys. Part One appeared in last week's issue (July 12) and may also be read on our Web site at www.canarsiecourier.com. More ... State lawmakers adjourned a special session on Monday without voting on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to reduce weekday traffic in Man-hattan. At a Tuesday press conference the mayor criticized state lawmakers for failing to meet the Monday deadline for as much $500 million in federal transportation funds to implement the project aimed at combating green house gas emissions. More ... The House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation last week authored by Rep. Anthony Weiner (D- Brooklyn & Queens) which protects police officers, undercover agents, informants and witnesses in a criminal investigation or prosecution from having their personal information posted on the Internet. More ... The Second World War left America a legacy of stories. The men and women who served in World War II or lived through it on the home front were forever transformed, and their experiences are our nation's most vital history. Many of those stories belong to New Yorkers, or to the parents and grandparents of the people who make up the great mosaic of the New York tri-state area today. More ... Local youngsters are shown cooling off as the Police Athletic League (PAL) kicked off the official start of the Summer Play Street Program around the city last week. Some streets are closed so youths can play ball and other partake in sidewalk games. More ... The side yard of First MedCare at 8707 Flatlands Avenue was crowded last Sunday as the health care facility held its Annual Family Health Fair. Highlighting everything from blood pressure screening to dental health tips, the exciting event also featured a live D.J. More ... |
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