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A Stars & Stripes Celebration
      For its second consecutive Flag Day celebration, P.S./I.S. 66 expanded it into an international festival of the flags of many nations. The observance on June 14 kicked off as students walked around the school at 845 East 96th Street.
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Changes, Concerts In Works For Canarsie Pier
By Dara Mormile
      A Gateway National Recreation Area park ranger assigned to Canarsie Pier spoke about upcoming improvements at the site at last week's United Canarsie South Civic Association meeting. "We know a lot of people in the community aren't happy with the conditions at the pier," said Jennife...
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Common Ground Revives Plans For Local Low-Income Housing Units
By Dara Mormile
      Three years after it abandoned building plans at East 105th Street and Farragut Road, Common Ground, the not-for-profit housing organization, has offered a new proposal for a multi-use development at the site. Opposition to the project, which likely caused the group to withdraw in 2004, was...
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P.S. 219 Students Celebrate Their Heritage
      There are two murals running along the side walls in the auditorium in P.S. 219 that depict a Caribbean carnival, with a view of people marching, clowns and banners. The mural was painted by the school's 2006 third-grade students, in partnership with Arts Horizons, and stands as a reminder of...
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Five Injured In Flatlands Ave. Crash
      Although the NYPD's Accident Investigation Unit is still probing the cause of the above crash, unconfirmed reports indicate the incident, which took place last Saturday at about midnight, was the result of drag racing at a site known for the dangerous activity, at Fountain and Flatlands avenu...
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A Look Into The Future At Region 6 Tech Expo 2007
      Talk about impressive! Scores of visitors to the Region 6 Tech Expo 2007 at I.S. 252 on Wednesday, June 13 couldn't stop talking about the wonderful projects on display and being demonstrated - all created by the Region 6 pupils.
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Pet Of The Week
      Lil' Debbie (A712862) is a smart, inquisitive black Lab mix pup. She's wondering who will take her home! Deb will need a lot of love and basic training so she can grow up to be a well behaved member of your family. Please come to The Animal Care & Control in Brooklyn at 2336 Linden Blvd to me...
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Local Resident's Daughter Completes Basic Training
      Army Pvt. Paulina J. Jagodzinska has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat ...
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Harvested Pennies Donated
      Penny-pinching P.S./I.S. 66 pupils completed their Penny Harvest collection drive earlier this month by donating the $1,000 they amassed to three charities selected by student government leaders: Canarsie AWARE, the Canarsie Adolescent Recreational Program and Feed The Children.
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Brookdale Health Fair: Fun But Serious
      It's a sure thing that, when the people at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center embark on a project, they're going to do it right. Such was the case at their Community Health Fair last weekend, where they combined everything from health screening and testing to entertainment, such as rides...
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Mary Queen Of Heaven Festival Is A Winner!
      If you're going to stage a festival - or any special event - Father Jamie Gigantiello, pastor of Mary Queen of Heaven Church, would be the man to see. A perfect example of his expertise could be seen when his church featured its annual Church Festival from June 14 to 18. Featuring everythin...
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Popular Kutztown Festival Ready To Kicks Off 58th Year
      Delightful surprises will be found around every corner of the fairgrounds at the Kutztown Folk Festival - June 30 to July 8 - in Kutztown, PA. One of America's most celebrated festivals, now in its 58th year, the Festival is the oldest continuing folk life event in the nation.
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