Local Schools Celebrate Black History Month
The spirit of Black History Month was alive and well in local schools last week, as two of them - Isaac Bildersee I.S. 68 and Curtis Estabrook Public School 272 - marked the event with evenings of entertainment for family, friends and staff of the respective schools. Full Story
Three Thieves Hit Avenue L Restaurant
Despite its reposing name, the La Tranquilite Restaurant at 9117 Avenue L was anything but tranquil on February 12 when three men decided to invade the place at about 10 p.m., grab as much money from the cash register as they could and run. Full Story
Cops Search For Suspect In Breukelen Shooting
Police from the 69th Precinct are looking for a lone gunman who pumped four bullets a Breukelen Houses resident standing in the courtyard of his building last Friday. The gunman quickly walked away, leaving the victim for dead. According to officials of the local detective squad, the shooting occurred at about 8:30 p.m. Full Story
Sampson Urges Public To Take Advantage Of Water Bill "Deals"
The City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has proposed the Payment Incentive Plan aimed at assisting individuals with overdue bills. Although, homeowners have until February 21 (today) to sign up for an affordable payment plan, Senator John Sampson urges constituents to call the DEP at 1-718-595-7000 for other payment arrangements that they may have available. Full Story
Maisel Issues Statement Citing Black History Month
The first annual Negro History Week was celebrated during the second week in February, 1926 to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Eventually, this evolved into Black History Month, the current four-week-long celebration of African-American history. Full Story
State Announces More Aid To Combat Rising Energy Prices
Governor Eliot Spitzer recently announced that additional emergency home heating assistance is available to New York's most vulnerable residents, in response to rising energy costs. The state has approved offering a second emergency benefit to qualified applicants through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Full Story
BP Celebrates Valentine's Day With Golden Couples
For the fifth consecutive year, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and his wife, Jamie Snow-Markowitz, last week joined hundreds of Brooklyn couples married 50 years or more to celebrate Val-entine's Day in style and to renew their wedding vows. Full Story
Former Canarsie H.S. Student Is Recent Graduate From Army Basic Training
Army Pvt. Tianna M. Proctor 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 skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony. Full Story
Pet Of The Week
Tess is a special 7-month-old American Pit Bull Terrier who needs a special person. That person must love her affectionate, playful personality and accept big scars on her small body. To adopt sweet Tess (A748223), please visit Animal Care & Control in Brooklyn at 2336 Linden Blvd, where you can see and adopt other loving pets. We are open seven days a week from noon-7 p.m. Full Story
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