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Nov
13

Councilman Greenfield Vying For A Change To Hydrant Parking Regulations

Source: Andy C via Wikimedia CommonsCouncilman David Greenfield wants the city to change a law that allows cars to park
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Nov
13

Grade Mayor Bloomberg’s Sandy Response!

Source: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O’Brien via Wikimedia CommonsHurricane Sandy was
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Nov
13

Anti-Semetic Graffiti Found In Bensonhurst Building

Anti-Semitic graffiti has been found on the fourth floor of a building on 85th Street. Authorities state that the hallway
Nov
13

The City’s Plans To Replace Our Fallen Trees

Source: David Shankbone via Wikipedia CommonsTo the dismay of nature lovers, many of our neighborhood’s oldest trees were uprooted
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Nov
12

Alliance for Coney Island Launches Today With A Mission To Cleanup, Restore And Rebuild America’s Playground

Photo by Erica ShermanThe Alliance for Coney Island is a new partnership between the city and the several well-known establishments
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Nov
12

How Our Teachers Find Support For Their Students After Sandy

Ms. Accardi’s classroom. Source: DonorsChoose.org“Our local teachers face two kinds of challenges in the aftermath of Sandy:
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Nov
12

Councilman Nelson Appeals To Governor Cuomo For Local Sandy Relief

Councilman Michael Nelson. Photo by Erica ShermanCouncilman Mike Nelson fired off two letters to Governor Andrew Cuomo asking for “licensed
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Nov
12

Man Impersonating A Federal Agent To Get Ahead In Gas Rationing Line Faces Felony Charges

The BP Station at 3010 Ocean Avenue, before the days of odd/even gas-rationing, blocks-long lines and police protection. Source:
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Nov
12

Bloomberg Announces NYC Rapid Repairs Program For Sandy-Damaged Homes

Photo by Erica ShermanIf Hurricane Sandy damaged your home, you may receive assistance rebuilding or repairing your home with the
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Nov
12

In Honor Of Our Veterans

Source: The U.S. Army via Wikimedia Commons