City Offers Kids Free Meals For The Summer
By Kimberly C. Hines
      The New York City Department of Education recently kicked off its annual Summer Meals Program that offers free breakfast and lunch to the city's children through August 31.
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"Golden City" Highlighted At Canarsie History Fair
      The 100th anniversary of Golden City Amusement Park, once a special highlight of visitations to Canarsie's Jamaica Bay shore, was commemorated last weekend during a History Fair sponsored by the Canarsie History Museum. Held in Holy Family School on Sunday, July 15, the fair featured n...
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Gateway Officials Mull Overnight Pier Closure To Vehicles
By Dara Mormile
      In an effort to thwart littering at the Canarsie Pier parking lot, Gateway officials announced at a Tuesday meeting they are considering closing the park to vehicles at night. The meeting at Floyd Bennett Field focused on when the closure hours will be implemented.
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