Starrett City Bid Again Rejected As Financially Unfeasible
By Neil S. Friedman
      A day after federal housing officials rejected the resubmitted bid for the sale of Starrett City, hundreds of residents packed the complex's Brooklyn Sports Club as Brooklyn Congressman Edolphus Towns joined Rep. Maxine Waters, chairperson of the Housing and Opportunity Subcommittee, ...
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Victim Of Domestic Violence Fights Back Helping Others
By Dara Mormile
      Fifteen years ago, Mary Smith (not her real name) had nowhere to turn. A victim of domestic violence in two relationships, she was too embarrassed to speak to anyone. Today, Smith networks with a variety of organizations that assist domestic violence victims and she wants to reach out to Ca...
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Strolling Through History Down Canarsie's Lanes & Alleys
      By Linda Steinmuller Nestled between Canarsie's busy streets are hidden alleys that tell the story of the community's history. Some alleys have been paved over and built upon. Some have missing signs. Others remain intact and unpaved.
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