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Looking like creatures from "War of the Worlds," Con Ed trucks, with cherry-pickers extended, lined up in front of the Canarsie Post Office on Flatlands Avenue yesterday as they worked to restore power to the facility after an area power outage that included the pharmacy across the street. According to workers, the power went out at about 10 a.m. More ... The focus of Tuesday evening's monthly United Canarsie South Civic Association meeting was quality of life issues within the community. More ... Community leaders and residents will hold a rally on Saturday, March 21 (time to be determined) against the hazardous medical waste transfer station proposed for 10002 Farragut Road. More ... The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) last week announced that New Yorkers filed more complaints against debt collectors in 2008 than against any other type of business, marking the first time in the agency's 40-year history that home improvement contractor complaints have not topped the annual complaint list. More ... The following is the text of the letter sent by Rep. Anthony Weiner to state legislative leaders regarding alternatives of the MTA's proposal for tolls on East River bridges. More ... The New York Lottery is accepting applications for the $5,000 Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship for the 2009-10 academic year. "One graduating senior from every participating public and private high school across New York State will receive a Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship this year," said New York Lottery Director Gordon Medenica. More ... Councilman Dr. Kendall B. Stewart recently said that while all New Yorkers must take pride in the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Women's History Month, "there is still a lot of work to do before women are truly free." His comments came after he reviewed the achievements of women over the years in all fields and industries across the board. More ... Assemblyman Alan Maisel this week announced that the state Assembly passed legislation, which, if enacted, would reform New York's outdated 35- year-old Rockefeller Drug Laws. More ... Keeping the community healthy and informed is one of the long-term goals doctors Mark Joseph and Keisha Sinha have when their new practice opens in April at 1509 Rockaway Parkway. "There is a certain personal approach we take with our patients," said Dr. Sinha. More ... |
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