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A month after Canarsie residents voiced dissatisfaction about a proposed transfer high school slated for a new building on East 107th Street, rumors about a change in the by the Department of Education (DOE) plans to place it at John Wilson Intermediate School 211 prompted a meeting last week where parents, residents and elected officials maintained their displeasure. More ... A sincere, but slightly giddy Councilman Lew Fidler announced last Friday that the planned charter school for Intermediate School 278, on Stuart Street in Marine Park, has been withdrawn by the Department of Education. More ... The driver of the above van was injured Tuesday morning at about 10 a.m. when he apparently lost control of his vehicle on East 80th Street near Avenue L, police said. The van crashed into the fence and into two parked cars, cops said. No one else was injured. More ... Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly announced this week that New York City remains the safest big city in America, according to the FBI's Crime in the United States, the preliminary Uniform Crime Report for 2008. The report shows that violent crime decreased by four percent in New York City during 2008, outpacing a national decline. More ... Police from the 69th Precinct are searching for the suspect or suspects responsible for shooting at least 20 times at a Breukelen Houses resident — striking him only once — as he stood in front of his residence last weekend. More ... Assemblyman Alan Maisel (D- 59th AD) announced the arrival of the state Assembly's 2009 Summer Reading Challenge, which encourages children to read by rewarding them with a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate. More ... An all-hands fire erupted in the third floor of the above home at 1404 East 98th Street Monday afternoon, sending at least 10 fire rigs, including "Canarsie's Bravest" Ladder Co. 170, Engine Co. 257, and Battalion 58 and other neighboring stations. Officials said no one was injured and they did not disclose what caused the fire.They said it did not appear suspicious. More ... It's never too early to start thinking about your future. Last Thursday at P.S. 279, the School Leadership Team held a Career Day to show students — future workers — some of the options open to them. More ... Students from P.Ss 115 won the World Championship for Odyssey of The Mind, Lost Labors of Heracles, Division 1, and Saturday night at Iowa State University, in Ames, Iowa. More ... Six-week old kittens Scott and John are adorable and rambunctious kittens that would make wonderful additions to patient pet owners. To adopt them (A812921, A812923), please visit NYC Animal Care & Control Center at 2336 Linden Blvd., where you can see and adopt other loving pets. We are open seven days a week from noon-7 p.m. or visit us online at www.nycacc. More ... A 23-year-old former Canarsie resident, who survived an attack by a local serial rapist in 2004, will host a fundraising Miracle Walk-a-thon in Seaview Park this Sunday to bring attention to her plight as well as that of other victims and survivors. More ... Dozens of water-activity seekers attended last Saturday's annual Open House at the Sebago Canoe Club in Paerdergat Basin. Seaworthy sailors tried their hands at canoeing, kayaking and sailing on Jamaica Bay under mostly clear, sunny skies. More ... Marine Park's Fillmore Avenue at Flatlands Avenue last Friday was officially named "Bill Reinhardt Way" as the result of a dedication ceremony in honor of the late Mr. Reinhardt, the legendary founder of Fillmore Real Estate. More ... While honors were being presented at "Bill Reinhardt Way," another honor was given by Borough President Markowitz at Fillmore Real Estate's MeadowWood at Gateway complex at 122-05 Flatlands Avenue. More ... |
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