Smoky Fire Hits Former Key Food Site
By Charles Rogers
      Thick, black smoke inundated the area in and around the Brooklyn Terminal Market last Thursday morning as firefighters from local companies, including those from Canarsie, East New York and Mill Basin, fought a debris fire for more than two hours, according to Fire Department sources.
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Pol Prods DOT To Pave Part Of Paerdegat Ave. North
By Dara Mormile
      After learning from a constituent about a patch of Paerdegat Avenue North that has been a community eyesore for years, Assemblyman Alan Maisel has called for the 300-foot strip to be paved by the city's Department of Transportation. In fact, the north side of Paerdegat Avenue North, w...
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CFE Rep Says Local Schools Need “More Than Fair Share” Of Funds
By Debbie Cohen
     Helaine Doran, deputy director for the Campaign for Fiscal Equity (CFE), a group that has worked since 1993 to ensure a sound education for every child in the New York City public school system, told this week’s Community Education Council (CEC) 18 meeting that more funds need to be allotted to over...
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Assemblyman Proposes Plan To Stem Mortgage Crisis
      Assemblyman Alan Maisel (pictured) announced last week that the Assembly is introducing a comprehensive plan he supports designed to help address the sub-prime lending crisis. The measure will help homeowners across New York who took advantage of low-interest loans only to find that they are ...
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Pet Of The Week
      Our Britney is not a rock star nor will ever be one. But, she will star in the life of her new owner. This 3-year-old Pit mix is very affectionate, friendly to other dogs, and a joy to everyone. To adopt Britney (A743969), please visit Animal Care & Control in Brooklyn at 2336 Linden Blvd, ...
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AARP Warns Of Rise In Credit Card Fraud
      Credit card fraud is increasing, warns the AARP, and it costs businesses and consumers. Businesses pass the costs of fraud on to consumers with higher prices, interest rates and fees. Anyone victimized by a credit card scam pays in terms of time and inconvenience to getting their credit card ...
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