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Wednesday, May 25, 2005

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Gunfire from SUV leads to arrest

Leroy Pressley, 24, of 106-56 159th St., was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon after police found two loaded firearms, assorted ammunition and a body vest in his possession.
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Two men shot, released later from hospital

It is unclear whether there is more than one suspect. The motive is unknown and is being investigated, police said. The victims drove to Jamaica Hospital where they are being treated and listed in stable condition, police said. There are no arrests and th
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Ozone Park man knifed at club

Edwin Lake, 30, was critically wounded when he was stabbed on the club’s dance floor after rapper Jay-Z left the establishment, the Post reported. He was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital in critical condition, according to the Post.
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50 Cent friends hit by gunfire at Jamaica club

The gunplay occurred last Thursday night outside Club Amazura at 144th Place and Archer Avenue in Jamaica and left a 21-year-old man shot in the chest, left arm and buttocks and a second 21-year-old man shot in the thigh, police said. The victims, whose n
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DOT Okays Four New Traffic Lights

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved four of State Senator Martin J. Golden’s requests to install traffic lights at busy intersections throughout the community.

The Department of Transportation has approved the in
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Poignant Reflections On the Holocaust

Mourners assembled in tribute to the deceased during a Holocaust commemoration at the Young Israel of Midwood.

The annual Yom-Hashoah observance drew survivors and their families to the synagogue at 1694 Ocean Avenue, where they participated in a
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Brooklyn Kids Go Behind the Scenes At City Hall

Fourth graders from St. Agnes Seminary, 2221 Avenue R, enjoyed a special visit to City Hall and had an opportunity to observe government in action. Mayor Bloomberg welcomed the students at the entrance to City Hall and Council Speaker Gifford Miller along
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Weapons Cache, Bomb Discovered In Tony Mill Island

Residents living on Mayfair Drive South in Mill Island were evacuated from their homes Saturday afternoon after officers responding to a man’s death found a cache of weapons, as well as a homemade bomb.

Officials have speculated that 46-year-
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Spirit of Life Walk-A-Thon Recalls Life of Tommy Meo Jr.

To celebrate the memory of a young boy, who left this world too soon, family, friends and neighbors joined together for the 4th Annual Spirit of Life Walk-A-Thon, in remembering the life of Tommy Meo Jr.

The Annual walk was held at the Bergen Beac
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On the Run For Good Shepherd Sports Program

More than 100 budding athletes put their best foot forward to help a local recreational organization during a benefit run for the Good Shepherd Youth Sports Program.

Participants – among them, youngsters, coaches and parents – converged
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Hudde Students Bring the ‘King & I’ to Local Stage

A taste of the Far East came to Brooklyn when starry-eyed students at Andries Hudde Junior High School presented the classic story of “The King and I.”

Youngsters re-enacted the timeless tale of a British governess – who served as t
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East 51st Street Warehouse Inferno Injures Two Fighters

Two firefighters were injured battling a three-alarm blaze that ripped through an air conditioning and appliance warehouse Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

As of this writing, FDNY fire marshals have not determined what caused the fire, which s
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Honoring Creative Art And Creative Teaching

Phyllis Bethel received the 2005 ArtsConnection Janklow Award, presented annually to a teaching artist with whom ArtsConnection has a close working relationship in recognition of longtime commitment to education and the arts and exemplary work.

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