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The biological mother of the seven-year-old boy missing from his Starrett City foster home since January 22 has been released from custody after she was jailed under a contempt of court charge a week ago. Family Court Judge Terrence McElrath had Jennifer Rodriguez, 23, locked up because he said she was not telling all she knew about the disappearance of the youngster, Patrick Alford. More ... The new year started with an increase in crime in the 69th Precinct, but Commanding Officer Captain Milt Marmara told residents at the January Community Council meeting that many of the incidents are considered isolated or were crimes of opportunity. More ... N.Y. state's First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson is greeted by Principal Alex Fralin upon her arrival at I.S. 68 last week to promote her program aimed at reducing childhood obesity. See more photos in Other News. More ... Boasting about his school’s recent fundraising bake sale he referred to as “an overwhelming success,” Principal Mitch Pinsky said, “The entire P.S. 115 school community is proud to have joined the efforts in support of the earthquake victims in Haiti.” More ... (StatePoint) Childhood is a time of dreams and possibilities, so it’s important parents encourage their children’s innate talents to help them develop and build self esteem, say experts. More ... Long after trolleys stopped operating in Brooklyn, trains in the 1980s and 1990s were transformed inside and out to accommodate the population and safety of straphangers. One of the major changes the L line has undergone in the last decade is the addition of an automated voice announcing subway stops. More ... This handsome 50-lb fellow has been on his best behavior trying to find his forever home. He will make a very faithful companion and loyal partner to anyone who will give him the chance. Chester is housebroken, does well with other dogs, knows how to sit and is neutered, which means he can go home right away! More ... New York State’s First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson stopped by Isaac Bildersee Intermediate School 68 last week to promote her health initiative aimed at obesity in youngsters. “When I became First Lady,” she recently said, “childhood obesity remained my focus, which I expanded into ‘Healthy Steps to Albany: the First Lady’s Challenge.” More ... People who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax return they are completing this season, according to the Internal Revenue Service. More ... Consumers should protect themselves against online identity theft and other scams that increase during and linger after the filing season. Such scams may appropriate the name, logo or other appurtenances of the IRS or U.S. Department of the Treasury to mislead taxpayers into believing that the scam is legitimate. More ... |
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