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There was no Toto look alike, no Tinman or Scarecrow, but in Marine Park last Sunday, the refrain "Lions and people and dogs, oh, my!" seemed appropriate as the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions raised money and awareness for blind children's services by hosting the third annual Doggie Olympics in Mari... More ...
Charles Rogers A Mill Basin resident who was loading his car with groceries, and other items preparatory to going on a boat trip with his family, was killed Sunday when an out of control van struck him, crushing him against the back of his car, police sources said. More ...
The driver of the 2006 Dodge (center rear) told 69th Precinct police he was heading west on Avenue L, at East 98th Street, Monday morning when the driver of a 2005 Honda (forefront) "disregarded" the Stop sign and started to make a right turn, causing him to collide with the Honda. More ...
By Charles Rogers Owners and managers of small, neighborhood stores usually don't expect to be robbed during the day. That is, at one time such incidents were generally relegated to when it was dark outside, according to most authorities. But not anymore. More ...
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced there will be no garbage and recycling collection on Monday, October 8, Columbus Day. Residents who normally receive Monday garbage collection should place their trash at curbside Monday after 4 p.m. for pickup. More ... Kingsborough Launches 20th Season Of The Children's Theatre Festival Kingsborough Community College recently announced its 20th season of affordable family events at the 700-seat Leon M. Goldstein Performing Arts Center. This season's shows include: Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Saturday, October 13 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.), a musical based on Washington Irving's sp... More ...
Governor Eliot Spitzer last week urged the State Legislature to pass the Healthy Schools Act, which would help combat childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles for children across New York. "By promoting healthier learning environments, this legislation gives children the chance ... More ...
By Charles Rogers Riders of the Canarsie subway line don't seem to be too upset with the general condition of L trains, according to report cards they filled out last summer and which were recently evaluated. More ...
Some people just don't need a reason to throw a party. All they need is a bunch of happy, willing residents of a neighborhood that want to have a good time. That's just the recipe the members of the Sea-view Village Neighborhood Association found when they went door to door and rounded ... More ... Can You Pass A Test Given To Immigrants To Earn Citizenship? You may be smarter than a fifth grader but do you have what it takes to become a citizen? With illegal immigration one of the most controversial national issues today, we thought we'd give our readers a chance to see if they could answer a sampling of basic American history questions gi... More ...
By Benjamin E. Johnson (NewsUSA) The fact that increased immigration does not lead to higher crime rates is often ignored by federal, state and local government officials. As a result, the public often ends up with laws based on myths and stereotypes, and immigrants become the scapegoats for many national social ... More ... State Reminds Unregistered Voters To Sign Up For November Election The State Board of Elections this week reminded all state residents to register to vote in the November 6, 2007 general election, if they have not already. Candidates for local office will be on the ballot this year, as well as candidates for State Su-preme Court in most judicial districts. More ...
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, officials at River Manor Care Center erected this tree in their East 103rd Street lobby, adorning it with gifts to be bought, with the proceeds going to research efforts to fight the disease. Inset: "Price List" determines how purchasers can ... More ...
Skippy's one blue eye and one brown are not the only thing extraordinary about this gentle American Pit Bull Terrier. She is trained well and is friendly to people and dogs. To adopt Skippy (A731788), or any other pet, please visit Animal Care & Control in Brooklyn at 2336 Linden Blvd. We are open... More ... |
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