Internet Helps Keep Track Of Neighborhood Sex Offenders
By Dara Mormile
      Keeping young children safe and informed about potentially dangerous sex offenders in the community is a click away. With help from information available on several web sites, parents can accurately locate where predators live and even work.
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Albany Bill Would Protect New Yorkers From Internet Sex Predators
      Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver last week announced the introduction of the nation's most comprehensive legislation to dramatically enhance protections for New Yorkers, especially children, from sexual predators on the ...
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Starrett City To Get Receptacles For City's New Recycling Program
      Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Sanitation Commissioner John Doh-erty this week announced that four new heavily-trafficked sites, including one on Pennsylvania Avenue in Starrett City, have been added to the Department of Sanitation's (DSNY) successful Public Space Recycling Program.
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Sampson Urges AIDS Institute To Include Black Community In Decisions
      State Senator John Sampson (D-Brooklyn) last week urged officials at the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute to include American-born blacks in key policy-making positions that determine care and prevention services for people of color infected with HIV/AIDS.
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Maisel Offers Options At Hearing For Congestion Pricing
      The following is the text of Assem-blyman Alan Maisel's testimony at the January 24 Congestion Pricing Hearing held at Medgar Evers College: My name is Alan Maisel and I represent the 59th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Canarsie, Mill Basin, Mill Island, Marine Par...
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State Might Have Your Money
Guest Column
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli
      We've all seen those sweepstakes telling us we may have already won $10,000 or a new car. Well, in New York we have $8 billion, and some of it may already be yours, and we're not putting you on. Every year, hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed funds are turned over to my o...
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Removal Regulations For When It Finally Does Snow
      You MUST clear the ice and snow from your sidewalk! It's the law! If you are the owner, tenant, occupant or the person in charge of any lot or building, you must clear the snow and/or ice from your sidewalk within four (4) hours after the snow has stopped falling or by 11 a.m. if the...
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Obituary
      Oswald, Anna Marie ( neé Santaniello), 82, formerly of Canarsie, died January 31. Predeceased by husband, John in 1966. Surviving are sons, John, Richard & William; 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Visitation Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 PM at Freeman Manalapan-Marlbo...
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Pet Of The Week
      You might call Myla a "Lab-Back." She is a 1-year-old mixture of Labrador Retriever and Rhodesian Ridgeback. She is also affectionate, friendly toward other dogs, and a little timid. To adopt Myla (A747001), please visit Animal Care & Control in Brooklyn at 2336 Linden Blvd, where you can see...
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New 'Roo At The Zoo
      Officials from the Wildlife Conservation Society's Prospect Park Zoo last week announced the arrival of an adorable baby kangaroo! Zoo-goers can delight in seeing the baby 'roo - also known as a "joey" - peeking out from within mom Christy's pouch. Right now, the yet unnamed baby will pop o...
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Havin' A Good Old Time At Fillmore Ave. L Party
      Those who attended the Fillmore Real Estate Award Ceremony on January 29 at the El Caribe didn't just come away with awards for their efforts in 2007, they also came away with memories of the great time they had that special evening.
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