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Long Beach City Councilwoman and Brooklyn native Anissa Moore self-published a book of original poetry in September that touches on themes of discrimination, family, women’s empowerment and community.
A poetic homage to her Brooklyn roots
Long Beach City Councilwoman and Brooklyn native Anissa Moore published a book of original poetry in September that touches upon powerful themes of discrimination, family, women’s empowerment and … more
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Firefighters Sean McBride, left, and Ronny Mastrangelo readied a tree for sale.
Christmas trees for sale in Valley Stream
Get them while they last, the Valley Stream Fire Department Engine Company No. 2 is holding a Christmas tree fundraiser sale this holiday season, with the proceeds to benefit the company members’ … more
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Oceanside Care Center resident Adele Perlow celebrated her 107th birthday on July 2. She spent a lifetime working in the women’s fashion industry in New York City.
Oceanside Care Center resident, fashion connoisseur turns 107
As Red Bone’s “Come and Get Your Love” played over the loudspeakers at the Oceanside Care Center on July 2, emcee Dave Patrick ran over to resident Adele Perlow and put the microphone up to her … more
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Phillip F. Stenger contributed heavily to the Wantagh Fire Department and several Brooklyn business associations in his 89-year life.
Wantagh firefighter, “Mr. Brooklyn” leaves an impact
Phillip F. Stenger, a longtime member of the Wantagh Fire Department died on June 15 at the age of 89. more
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Keith Young, 53, an FDNY retiree and a former Freeport Fire Department volunteer, died on March 17 of a Sept. 11-related illness.
Firefighter Keith Young, 53, dies of 9/11-related illness
He was known as the “firehouse chef,” after he appeared on celebrity chef Bobby Flay’s television show “Throwdown.” When he wasn’t in the kitchen, Freeport High School alumnus Keith … more
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Boxer Patrick Day, 25, successfully defended his WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight title against Kyrone Davis, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on March 3.
Boxer Patrick Day wins big at Barclays Center
Freeporter Patrick Day is moving up fast in the ranks of professional boxing. Entering the ring with a three-fight winning streak last Saturday, he successfully defended his WBC Continental Americas … more
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Long Island Rail Road train 2817 crashed at Atlantic Terminal on Jan. 4 of last year, causing 108 injuries and damage to the station.
Chronic fatigue blamed in Brooklyn crash
In a report released on Feb. 6, the National Transportation Safety Board determined that the probable cause of the Jan. 4, 2017 accident at Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn that resulted in injuries to 108 people “was that the engineer of Long Island Rail Road train 2817 fell asleep due to his chronic fatigue.” The train was on the Far Rockaway branch that includes Inwood, Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Hewlett, Woodmere and Gibson. more
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Valley Stream man dies in Brooklyn crash
A Valley Stream man was killed in a wrong-way crash on Dec. 27 in Brooklyn, according to published reports. Oladele Adaramola, 58, died in the crash, New York City police said, and the driver of … more
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St. John’s Episcopal Hospital CEO Gerald Walsh announced that the Far Rockaway facility has obtained more than $10 million in state grant money. U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks was on the right.
Emergency room overhaul moves forward
Five years ago, Peninsula Hospital closed, making St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, in Far Rockaway, the only large health care facility on the Rockaway Peninsula. more
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Barbecue, an auction and supporting the Levi Yitzchak Library and Family Center are on the menu on June 12 in Lawrence.
Support the Levi Yitzchak Library and Family Center
Eat tasty barbecue, possibly win a gift and assist in maintaining the enriching experiences gained from the Levi Yitzchak Library and Family Center at 290 Ocean Ave. in Lawrence on Monday, June 12 beginning at 7 p.m. with an auction viewing. The program starts at 8:30 p.m. followed by the auction drawing. more
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