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Two weeks ago, elected officials joined with several churches to offer free mortgage workshops so those residents facing foreclosure or some other devastating economic problem might get some help. The latest workshop, which took place Sunday at Canarsie's Holy Family Church, addressed t... More ...
By Charles Rogers Two days before Governor Eliot Spitzer announced his resignation yesterday morning, he issued a terse apology following the release of a federal affidavit and wiretaps that he was allegedly involved in solicitations to a prostitution ring and apparently illegal money transaction that sent p... More ... "Alert" Issued After Alleged PS 114 Pupil Abduction Attempt By Charles Rogers Police from the 69th Precinct said this week they are investigating a "safety alert" suggested by the principal of P.S. 114 after one of her young students said someone apparently accosted her and tried to abduct her on the way to school last Thursday morning. More ... Coalition Prepares Bid To Keep Starrett City Affordable By Neil S. Friedman In the latest development regarding the future of the Starrett City apartment complex east of Canarsie, it was reported last week that a group made up of labor, religious and community leaders presented its plan to purchase the federally subsidized housing development to residents and ACORN... More ... City Issues First Comprehensive 'Arts In Schools' Report Last Thursday at Fort Hamilton High School in Bay Ridge, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Joel Klein released the first Annual Arts Schools Report , which provides the most comprehensive analysis of arts education in New York City public schools ever produced. More ...
A few miles from the Shabbat Across America celebration in Canarsie, in an incident being investigated by the NYPD Hate Crimes Unit, several swastikas (arrow shows one at left) and other graffiti were spray-painted on a couple of trucks owned by the Capezzano Construction Company in Bergen Be... More ...
By Debbie Cohen The sub-prime mortgage crisis has hit hard in all the boroughs. At last week's Friends United Block Association (FUBA) meeting City Councilman Lew Fidler labeled Canarsie as 'ground zero' saying there are more outstanding high-cost loans in this community than any other in the state. More ...
Yes, that's your friendly leprechaun sitting in the chair on the lawn of a house on Foster Avenue near East 93rd Street. The little green imp is getting ready to join the St. Patrick's Day parade and other festivities that will take place in conjunction with the saint's special day this Monda... More ...
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz (at podium) last week joined co-sponsors to announce foreclosure moratorium legislation at a Brooklyn Borough Hall press conference. The bill would place a one-year moratorium on foreclosure and give at-risk homeowners a chance to work with lenders t... More ...
I'm smilin' now, but you keep takin' my picture and you'll get a knuckle sandwich! More ...
You don't have to go to Finland to get a gorgeous red Finnish Spitz, you can adopt a petite 10-year-old female who needs a home and your love. To adopt charming Chewey (A751269), please visit Animal Care & Control in Brooklyn at 2336 Linden Blvd, where you can see and adopt other loving pets.... More ...
New York City is no stranger to start-ing trends and shaping opinions, so it is no surprise that the world's auto-makers have pulled out all the stops to show off some of the most amazing concept cars and trucks ever seen at the 2008 New York International Auto-mobile Show. The show runs from... More ... |
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