69th Precinct Crime Stats: Second Best In City In 2007
By Charles Rogers
      As the year 2007 came to an end, Canarsie's 69th Precinct had a lot to be proud of, especially from a statistical standpoint, where it wound up having the second largest decrease in overall crime in all of the city's 76 precincts.
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Weinstein Legislation To Improve Co-op And Condo Conversions
      Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced new legislation, co-sponsored by Brooklyn Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, that will vastly improve the process for converting cooperatives and condominiums.
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New Yorkers Can Make Mulch Ado About Something
      MulchFest 2008 provides New Yorkers an opportunity to bring their Christmas trees to designated sites where they are ground into wood chips. The chips can then be placed in tree pits and gardens. Parks & Recreation en-courages New Yorkers to help the environment and their community by partici...
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Expert Advice On How To Protect Your Home Year-Round
      (SPM Wire) You shouldn't have to worry whether your house and your valuables are safe from burglars while you're out and about. Being smart about keeping your home safe all year means more than just making sure your doors and windows are locked.
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Get Head Start On Tax Return With IRS Tips
      The Internal Revenue Service wants to alert taxpayers that now is a great time to get a head start on their tax return. With the current tax year "winding down," the Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to take the time now to gather and organize their tax records to reduc...
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Credit Score Helps Determine What You Pay For Credit And Insurance
      (NAPSA)-Ever wonder how a lender decides whether to grant you credit? Creditors use credit scoring systems to determine if you'd be a good risk for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages and insurance. A higher credit score means you are likely to be a good risk, which, in turn, means you will b...
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Pet Of The Week
      Rarely does a stray dog pass our behavioral tests with flying colors, but Duffy did, making him rare and precious. He is also a dignified eight-year-old Labrador Retriever mix, all black with white markings. To adopt Duffy (A743023), please visit Animal Care & Control in Brooklyn at 2336 Lind...
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