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The springtime holidays for Jews and Catholics - Easter and Passover - occur simultaneously this year. Despite being a quirk of the Hebrew and Gregorian calendars, these celebrations bring to mind the principal themes of renewal and hope. More ... Victim In Breukelen Houses Shooting Dies Of His Wound When police catch the unknown fugitive from a shooting on March 22 at Breukelen Houses, they'll charge the shooter with at least an additional count of homicide because, a week after being hospitalized after being shot, the victim has died, according to police. More ...
By Dara Mormile In light of the recent increase of deadly fires across the city, a special presentation on fire safety was the focus of last month's 69th Precinct Community Council meeting. More ... No Threats, But Holiday Security Increased Near Houses Of Worship During the Jewish Passover holidays and Christian Holy Week, security measures in the local area are being stepped up, according to Captain Ralph Monteforte, commanding officer of the 69th Precinct. Although there are no specific extra manpower arrangements being used for synagogues and other... More ...
By Neil S. Friedman Rarely does anyone outside the film industry get the opportunity to see a movie being made. But last week in one Mill Basin community, a New York-based German production company shot scenes for a forthcoming made-for-television movie that barely seemed to be noticed by any of the residents ... More ...
These lovely ladies were just a few of the youngsters representing various Caribbean areas during a giant Cultural Pageant last week presented by students from Meyer Levin I.S. 285. The event featured contestants emulating an "American Idol"-type of production with the contestants outfitted i... More ...
Assemblyman Alan Maisel, right, joined his colleague, Bronx Assemblyman Michael Benjamin, left, in welcoming the Consul General of Ghana on the 50th anniversary of Ghana's independence from Great Britain. Consul General Obeng Busia visited Albany recently to receive the above proclamation fro... More ... Sampson Urges Workers Comp Signup For 9/11/01 Volunteers State Senator John Sampson urged those involved in the rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts at the World Trade Center on or after September 11, 2001 to register with the New York State Workers' Compensation Board by Tues-day, August 14th. "September 11th, 2001, was a day of horrific los... More ... Last Minutes Tax Filing Tips If you're trying to beat the tax deadline, there are several options for last-minute help: +Receive a six-month extension of time to file using Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. More ...
Daisy (A701413) is a purebred Golden Retriever. She is a senior sweetheart with a beautiful honey-colored coat. She's mellow and quiet, is spayed and ready to go to a new home! To adopt Daisy, please visit Animal Care & Control in Brooklyn at 2336 Linden Blvd, where you can see other loving a... More ...
The Hebrew Educational Society's 15th Annual Chassidic Festival last week featured a fascinating array of musicians, singers, a capella choruses and other performers. Among the superlative entertainers was Shlomo Haviv, who serenaded the Standing Room Only audience with excerpts from "Fiddler... More ... Nominations Open For NY History Teacher Of Year The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is seeking nominations for the annual New York History Teacher of the Year Award. The Institute, in partnership with Preserve America, inaugurated the award in 2004. The History Teacher of the Year Award is designed to promote and celebra... More ... |
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