Precinct Crime Stats Are Among Lowest Citywide
By Charles Rogers
      While the city in general is boasting of statistics released this month that show crime is down from last year by a healthy 6.74 percent, stats for the 69th Precinct, which covers Canarsie, shows a drop in general crime to a whopping 17 percent lower than last year.
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L-Line Report Cards To Be Handed Out Here Tomorrow
      New York City Transit staff members will distribute Rider Report Cards to L train commuters at the Rockaway Parkway station during tomorrow morning's rush hour - between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Yesterday, similar cards were handed out at other stations between Rockaway Parkway and Eighth Avenue,...
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A Close Encounter With Phil Rizzuto
      By Neil S. Friedman As the YES Network celebrated the life of Yankee shortstop and broadcaster Phil Rizzuto, who died Monday night at age 89, throughout Tuesday night's game, I recalled meeting "The Scooter" thirty years ago.
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What Has Happened To Canarsie Pier?
By Senator John L.Sampson
      As a resident of Canarsie, I know that our community only has a short list of outdoor recreational facilities from which we can relax amid a cool breeze. Yet while that list may not have stature in length, it has always been compensated for in quality.
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City Reports Progress In Smoking Reduction & Other Health Areas
      The Health Department last week reported significant progress today in helping New Yorkers live healthier lives. In its third annual report on the City's Take Care New York health policy, the agency reports that New Yorkers met the programs for reducing smoking and increasing colo...
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Pet Of The Week
      Max (A720377) is so friendly that you might wonder if he is really a cat. Nothing standoffish about this 8-year-old orange and white tabby. He is neutered and eager to go home with you today. To adopt Max or any other dog, cat or rabbit, please visit Animal Care & Control in Brooklyn at 2336...
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