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Caton School Teacher Denies Sexual Abuse Despite Testimony

By Lisa Flaugh and Paul Frangipane Closing arguments are set for Wednesday in the trial of a former teacher who went to the witness stand to staunchly deny charges that he forcibly touched five girls who were students at a Ditmas Park elementary school. “I never, ever, ever touched a

18 Marlborough Road

Support PS 249 At A Free Student Art Show Wednesday, May 20

Photo courtesy Yaffa Rasowsky.Tomorrow night, come out and show your support for some of our neighborhood’s youngest artists! Students at PS 249 [http://www.catonschool.org/] (18 Marlborough Road, at Caton Avenue) will display their fabulous artwork at the school’s annual end-of-the-year art show tomorrow, Wednesday, May

Central Brooklyn

Learn About PS 249 Tomorrow, February 4, At The School’s Only Open House This Year

If you’ve been curious about whether PS 249 [http://www.catonschool.org/] is the right fit for your child, Wednesday, February 4 is a great time to find out. PS 249 (18 Marlborough Road, at Caton Avenue) will host an open house for its pre-K and kindergarten programs at

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Updated: PS 249 Teacher Arraigned On Charges He Sexually Abused Five Students, Brooklyn DA Says

Updated 3:44pm: A PS 249 science teacher was arraigned this afternoon on charges that he sexually abused five elementary school students, Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson said. Omil Carrasquillo, 36, of Selden, New York, was arrested yesterday and has been accused of allegedly groping and fondling girl between the

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Sign Up For NYJTL Free Kids Tennis Instruction, Starting May 13

The New York Junior Tennis & Learning [http://www.nyjtl.org/] Spring Community Tennis Program [http://www.nyjtl.org/play-tennis-now/community-tennis-program/program-locations.html] will start next Monday, May 13, at PS 249 [http://www.catonschool.org/] (The Caton School, 18 Marlborough Rd. between Church and Caton). The NYJTL program offers