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Puzzle: “Vision Is The Art Of Seeing What Is Invisible To Others.” — Jonathan Swift
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Ex-Rep Michael Grimm Gets Early Release From Prison
Souce: Michael Grimm/FacebookDisgraced ex-congressman Michael Grimm was released from prison last week after serving seven of his eight-month prison sentence for tax evasion, the Daily News reports [http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/tax-dodging-rep-michael-grimm-finishes-horrible-prison-term-article-1.2627765] . Grimm was
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Cops Believe Pink Olive Robbery Connected To Similar Brooklyn Incidents
Pink Olive is one of the three businesses hit in what police suspect to be part of a pattern of robberies. (Photo via aliadastagir [https://www.instagram.com/p/7q6ptomf-L/?taken-at=19290089&hl=en])At least three small businesses have been victim to recent robberies, which police
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Real Estate Picks Of The Week
Looking for a new place to live can be a headache, but don’t fret, we’ve rounded up some cool and interesting places that may come in handy the next time your roommate eats your ice cream! 2323 Forester Ave [http://www.trulia.com/rental/3232790103-2323-Foster-Ave-
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Ex-Rep Michael Grimm Gets Early Release From Prison
Souce: Michael Grimm/FacebookDisgraced ex-congressman Michael Grimm was released from prison last week after serving seven of his eight-month prison sentence for tax evasion, the Daily News reports [http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/tax-dodging-rep-michael-grimm-finishes-horrible-prison-term-article-1.2627765] . Grimm was
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Five Cent Bag Fee Passes
Source: katerha via flickrThe City Council on Thursday narrowly passed a controversial shopping bag fee aimed at curbing the use of disposable grocery bags in favor of reusable, environmentally-friendly materials. Proponents of the bill, which passed 28-20 [http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=484894&GUID=
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Flood Warning Issued For Southern Brooklyn
Photo by Bensonhurst BeanSouthern Brooklyn residents are advised to prepare for flooding Friday evening. Persistent winds and a strong high tide are expected bring floodwaters to Brooklyn’s southern shores, the Office of Emergency Management warns. “New Yorkers living close to the water can expect some local roadway flooding and
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City Council Narrowly Passes Lander’s Bag Fee
Source: katerha via flickrThe City Council on Thursday narrowly passed a controversial shopping bag fee aimed at curbing the use of disposable grocery bags in favor of reusable, environmentally-friendly materials. Proponents of the bill, which passed 28-20 [http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=484894&GUID=
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Flood Warning Issued For Southern Brooklyn
Flooding caused by Hurricane Irene (Photo by Mickey Whitley)Southern Brooklyn residents are advised to prepare for flooding Friday evening. Persistent winds and a strong high tide are expected bring floodwaters to Brooklyn’s southern shores, the Office of Emergency Management warns. “New Yorkers living close to the water can
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Southern Brooklyn Pols Blast Plastic Bag Fee Passed By City Council
Source: katerha via flickrThe City Council on Thursday narrowly passed a controversial shopping bag fee aimed at curbing the use of disposable grocery bags in favor of reusable, environmentally-friendly materials. Proponents of the bill, which passed 28-20 [http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=484894&GUID=
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Coney Island Teen Convicted In Deadly Mattress Fire That Killed Police Officer
Source: Google MapsA Coney Island teenager has been convicted of felony murder and arson for setting fire to a mattress [/two-cops-in-critical-condition-after-suspicious-coney-island-fire/] in the hallway of a New York City Housing Authority building, Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson announced today. Marcell Dockery,
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Local Pols Blast Bag Fee Passed By City Council
Source: katerha via flickrThe City Council on Thursday narrowly passed a controversial shopping bag fee aimed at curbing the use of disposable grocery bags in favor of reusable, environmentally-friendly materials. Proponents of the bill, which passed 28-20 [http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=484894&GUID=