Police Cracking Down On Graffiti Vandalism In Area
      By Charles Rogers If you talk to a person who indiscriminately paints unauthorized graffiti on walls, you'll notice he (or she) will answer to the name "graffiti art-ist" more often than not. However, if you use the designation correctly, the title would more likely be "graffiti vandal....
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Laundry Truck Fire Coulda Been Worse
      Firefighter from Engine Co. 257 walks back to his rig after helping to dowse smoky truck fire last Thursday morning at the corner of Linden Blvd. and East 95th Street. Thanks to quick work by New York's Bravest, not all of the contents of the laundry truck were destroyed, but you can bet they...
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Cable Show Looking For Homeowners "Movin' On Up"
      TLC, the television network (formerly known as The Learning Channel) that brought viewers hit home design series like Trading Spaces and While You Were Out is now casting for a new season of their home design show Moving Up - hosted by
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Legislation Aimed At Healthier School Nutritional Standards
      Governor Eliot Spitzer announced legislation on Monday to establish nutritional standards for foods and beverages sold, served or offered in elementary and secondary schools. The Healthy Schools Act will for the first time require that nutrition be a crucial element of education in New York's...
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Volunteers
DO Make A Difference!
      To celebrate Volunteer Week last week, dozens of members of the Abe Stark Senior Center were honored with special certificates from elected officials, including Congressman Ed Towns and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. In a ceremony on Wednesday, April 25, the honorees rec...
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Sharp-Eyed Officers Named "Cops Of The Month"
      Captain Ralph Monteforte, left, commanding officer of the 69th Precinct, congratulates Police Officers David Barker, center, and Martin Campbell during last week's Community Council meeting where they received the precinct's "Cop of the Month" award. During the course of their regular truancy...
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P.S. 276 Students Host Special Breakfast For Legislators
By Dara Mormile
      In an effort to promote dialogue and raise awareness of various issues, Public School 276 students and administrators hosted a special legislative breakfast on Friday, April 27.
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How To Ruin A Good Thing
      We're fortunate that the city has deigned to beautify our streets with small cherry trees that recently started to blossom. The beginning of the botanic lineup (above) at East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue continues all the way to East 108th Street. It's a very lovely sight, right? BUT HOW A...
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Data Shows Rise In Teen Alcohol Fatalities During Prom Season
      As the school year winds down, many students look forward to their proms and graduations. But, these celebrations can turn deadly quickly. Despite the warnings and strict laws, teens continue to mix alcohol with driving and prom night or graduation celebrations. More than 3,500 teens a...
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