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Survive Kindergarten & Beyond With Tips From Big Kid Parents

Photo By Christine Bush/City Kid CornerSo your kid is officially in kindergarten. Congratulations on making it through the first five years of parenthood! Whether this morning’s drop-off was seamless or filled with tears, knowing that your baby is moving on to “big kid school” can be a jarring

Police Arrest Man in April Shooting Homicide

Captain Peter Fiorillo announced the arrest of Shaquille Upson, 20, in connection with the April shooting death of Armal Mallory, at the 88th Precinct Community Council meeting. (Photo by Emily Field)Police arrested Shaquille Upson, 20 on June 15 for the fatal shooting of Armal Mallory, 42, two months ago

Neighbors and Family Hold Memorial Service for Gilbert Kelly

Neighbors and family gathered Friday to share memories of local Gilbert Kelly on the block where he was killed March 15. (Photo by Emily Field)Family and neighbors gathered Friday evening to remember Gilbert Kelly, 64, on the Grand Avenue block where he spent the past 20 years cleaning and

Man Arrested for Allegedly Providing Gun in Lafayette Gardens Shooting

A 34-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly provided the gun that killed a young mother in the Lafayette Gardens courtyard last week, officials said. (Photo by Amanda Woods)A 34-year-old man with a criminal record was arrested for providing the gun used in the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old

Question Of The Day: How Do You Get Rid Of Fruit Flies?

We’ve all been there. You walk into the kitchen and are suddenly attacked by a swarm of rampaging fruit flies. Unfortunately, once they appear the little boogers are tough to get rid of, and a neighbor is hoping for a little advice. > Help! Our kitchen has been covered

The Day: Free Dance Classes, Gay Pride Month Events and South African Food and Music

A rainy day offered relief from the heat on Monday. (Photo by Francisco Daum) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. The heat wave broke yesterday with thunderstorms and late afternoon scattered showers. While local plants may have enjoyed [http://instagram.com/p/aGmY7oIlVa/] the sudden downpours, we saw at

JoAnn From Bensonhurst: Nail Biter? Nose Picker? How To Kick Bad Habits

The latest edition from JoAnn is chock of full salt of the earth advice on how to deal with your friend or partner’s bad habits. In true JoAnn fashion, her advice spares no feelings. This video also contains the greatest paradox known to woman or man: toilet seat up

Lawyer Talk: Questions About The Contract Of Sale

Source: Ian Muttoo/FlickrTelling Tips is a series of articles from local experts to help you save money, make better decisions and plan for a better future. In New York, there is what seems an almost endless debate between buying and renting a home; between owning a piece of property

Save Money On Buying Condos In Sheepshead Bay

I don’t mean to sound like an infomercial, but… you, yes YOU, can save thousands of dollars when purchasing new construction condos in places like: * Upper East Side * SoHo * Tribeca * and even SHEEPSHEAD BAY! Okay, enough silly gimmicks. Let’s get to the point. When a sponsor sells a