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The office of the Canarsie Courier will be closed Friday, July 3, for Independence Day weekend. It will reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 6. All advertising and editorial copy should be submitted as early as possible for proper insertion in the July 9 issue. More ... A pregnant woman who was just leaving a house on East 88th Street early Monday morning was shot in the hip by a lone, masked gunman. Two male friends of the woman were also shot and slightly wounded, police said. More ... The early morning quiet on Sunday, June 21 was shattered by the sounds of a barrage of gunshots as two men were shot just outside a nightclub on Ralph Avenue near East 79th Street, police said. Witnesses said the shooting occurred near the Mystique Nightclub in the 1500 block of Ralph Avenue at about 4:40 a.m. on Sunday when two men began arguing inside the club. More ... This1995 Mercedes is ready to be towed away after accident at East 80th and Paerdegat 1st streets on June 17th. According to police, a 2003 Mercedes was heading north on East 80th Street and stopped at the corner waiting to make a left turn when the 1993 vehicle, heading south, crossed into the north lane and collided with the other vehicle. More ... The youth charged with killing a teenager and fellow jet ski driver in a crash three years ago in Mill Basin was acquitted early this week after a month-long trial. Aristotle Plagianakos, 19, said he was "relieved" after the trial, which charged him with manslaughter in the death of Paul Zaccaria, 20, on June 30, 2006. More ... The Professional Insurance Agents of New York Inc. congratulates students as they enjoy their graduation season, and urges them to stay safe. "Teen driving is too important to ignore," says D. Scott Liebert, CIC, president of PIANY. "Spending a few minutes talking to your teen about reckless driving may help make the road safer for everyone. More ... Special Olympian David Straker Jr. proudly displays the medal he recently received at this year's Summer Games, held upstate, where he competed in track and field events. Straker, 13, who was born with Down's Syndrome, is a seventh grader at Shellbank Intermediate School in Sheepshead Bay. Eight years ago, when he attended P.S. More ... Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Housing Committee Chair Vito Lopez announced that the Assembly has passed legislation to allow the Starrett City residential complex in Brooklyn to pursue financing options that would keep the project in the Mitchell- Lama program for thirty more years. More ... As the Fourth of July approaches, the 69th Precinct reminds residents that fireworks are illegal. They urge you to celebrate safely on July 4th, throughout the summer and the rest of the year. New Yorkers may not possess or shoot off fireworks on their own. More ... State Senator John Sampson will hold an Emergency Community Advisory meeting at noon this Saturday at I.S. 166 George Gershwin School, 800 Van Siclen Avenue (between Linden Blvd. and Stanley Avenue). The entire community is invited to join Senator Sampson as he updates us on the currrent crisis in Albany and how it affects you. More ... Civic activist Cheryl Prescott is organizing a group of Canarsiens to get together this coming Saturday, June 27, in the park behind I.S. 211 on East 101st Street, between avenues J and K, at 7 p.m. for a "Candelight Vigil." "What we want to do is bring peace and unity to Canarsie and all of Brooklyn," says Prescott. More ... Hundreds celebrated the official grand opening of Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, which included a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 11. The ceremony also featured an open house where residents could bring their loved ones who may be in need of long-term nursing care. More ... (StatePoint) It's barbecue season and backyard chefs have begun firing up their grills nationwide in the never-ending quest for spicier, juicier and zestier fare. Also bellying up to the grill this season are award-winning BBQ Pit Masters, who are servingup hot tips and sizzling barbecue, alike, at innovative barbecue competitions at NASCAR events across the country. More ... (StatePoint) Everybody likes free stuff, but getting something for nothing with no strings attached sometimes seems impossible. When it comes to using your home computer, however, free Web sites and services are springing up all around us. More ... Ah, what memories! The residents of River Manor Care Center had a chance to reminisce about those good times "way back when" recently when the Antique Automobile Association of Brooklyn brought some of their vintage cars to the grounds of the home on East 103rd Street at Farragut Road. More ... Mayor Michael Bloomberg attended last week's opening of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus' new one-ring circus in Coney Island. Joining the mayor to welcome "The Coney Island Boom-A-Ring" for its summer run in the famed amusement area was Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. More ... Despite the rainy weather, which resulted in a small number of vendors and a low turnout compared to previous years, Brookdale Hospital held its annual Health and Street Fair last Saturday. And it was fun for the few who braved the stormy day. More ... No, of course that's not Jackie Gleason (himself!) in the photo (right). It's one of the impersonators of famous Brooklynites who helped the Brooklyn Cyclones as they played their Opening Night game on June 19th. "The Great One" rubbed shoulders with a bevy of imitators who added to the excitement, including everyone from Rod Stewart to Lucille Ball. More ... (NewsUSA) - Depending on the size of your household and the number of laundry loads you do each week, cleaning clothes can put a huge strain on your budget. According to EnergyStar.gov, the average American family washes about 400 loads of laundry a year. Since many households often have to dry the same load of laundry twice, families might dry as many as 800 loads. More ... This lovely, mellow 3 year old Pit Bull mix is the ultimate dog. Joe is sweet, calm, and just oh so loving and looking for someone he can make a bond with forever. Joe is housetrained and is just waiting for your love. To adopt Joe (A814822), please visit NYC Animal Care & Control Center in Brooklyn at 2336 Linden Blvd., where you can see and adopt other loving pets. More ... |
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