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The Thunderbolt ride at Luna Park. (Photo: Luna Park NYC [https://www.facebook.com/LunaParkNYC/photos/a.402822486061.200199.375624901061/10153567621596062/?type=1&theater] / Facebook)Lots of good fun can be found in southern Brooklyn this week. Head to the beach in Coney Island to catch Indiana Jones and
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UPDATE (March 26): Organizers have added two more days to the sale: Thursday, March 27, and Friday, March 28. These are the final days of the Friends of Gerritsen Beach Library’s first spring book sale since Superstorm Sandy devastated the branch in 2012 [/local-brooklyn-public-library-branches-remain-under-water/]. The library, located at 2808
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The Friends of Gerritsen Beach Library is assisting with the Secret Sandy Claus Project, by operating as a toy donation location. The Secret Sandy Claus Project is the brainchild of Gravesend resident Michael “Sandy Claus” Sciaraffo [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2012/12/local-santa-brightens-up-the-holidays-for-sandy-victims/] , who decided to don a Santa suit
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Photo courtesy of Emma WoodsIt took nearly a year and more than a million dollars, but the Gerritsen Beach Library (2808 Gerritsen Avenue) has finally reopened. According to a press release, the library suffered extensive flooding, requiring a new roof and other big improvements. The press release issued by Brooklyn
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The interior of the Gerritsen Beach Library Post-SandyThe Gerritsen Beach library (2808 Gerritsen Avenue), which was devastated by Superstorm Sandy, is one step closer to reopening . In a press release, Councilman Lew Fidler and Assemblyman Alan Maisel announced that the library is set to open its doors in September. Like
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Photo by Erica ShermanState Senator Marty Golden has scheduled two visits of the New York State Department of Financial Services’ Insurance Response Unit to aid victims in his district who were affected by Superstorm Sandy. Today, March 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the NYS
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One of the libraries flooded by Sandy (Photo: Brooklyn Public Library via NYDailyNews.com)Five Brooklyn Public Library branches, four of which are in Southern Brooklyn, remain closed after taking severe damage during Superstorm Sandy, and library administrators say they need millions to get back online. New York Daily News
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Have fun at the library and get your child ready for school! Families can enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning skills in their children, every Saturday at 11:00 a.m., now to July 28 (July 7, 14, 21 and 28) at the Gerritsen
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“Books are the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, and hours of enjoyment for each dollar spent.” — Stephen King BETWEEN THE LINES [/tag/between-the-lines/]: That statement sums up my love of books. But, I write this not to praise the prolific, best-selling author, but to extol the joy of reading
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The following is a press release from the office of Congressman Bob Turner. The paragraphs in the release containing dates, times, and locations, as well as contact information, have been bolded: > Congressman Turner To Hold Satellite Congressional Field Office Events > New York – Congressman Turner (NY-09) isn’t waiting
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Today is the first day of the Gerritsen Beach Library Book Sale. Help support the library and stock your shelves by picking up some “gently used and like-new books,” as well as DVD, VHS tapes (what are those?), and more. The sale is going on all weekend until Monday at