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Thursday, January 5, 2006

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Mazel Tov! Hungry Charles Hardy Likes Latkes, Too

The Jewish hot dog? Borough Hall was the site of Brooklyn’s first-ever latke-eating contest Dec. 27. And who took the spud? None other than “Hungry” Charles Hardy, a retired corrections officer from Bedford-Stuyvesant, who didn’t even
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Bishop Kearney Varsity Extends Undefeated Record

Bishop Kearney’s varsity volleyball completed its tenth consecutive season as Brooklyn Champs, with a league record of 132-0.

The season posed many challenges, but the team played well and welcomed the newcomers. Senior captain Maura O’C
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Joint Community Council Meeting

The 62nd & 68th precinct community councils will hold their joint monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., January 17 at the 62nd Precinct’s stationhouse, 1925 Bath Avenue.

For more info, call Community Affairs PO Mike Mauro at 718-236-2501.
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Frozen Menorah Warms the Hearts of Many

That’s ‘ice…

Warm hearts did little to melt the frozen mammoth when the faithful flocked to Park Slope to help illuminate a giant ice Menorah.

The crowd-pleasing spectacle helped celebrate the Jewish holiday of Chanukah &#15
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Holiday Latkes All Around At Borough Hall

The Jewish hot dog?

Borough Hall was the site of Brooklyn’s first-ever latke-eating contest Dec. 27. And who took the spud?

None other than “Hungry” Charles Hardy, a retired corrections officer from Bedford-Stuyvesant, who d
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Good Citizenship In the Making

State Senator Marty Golden recently met with the Webelos of Pack 313 of St. Anselm’s as part of their effort and work towards obtaining their Citizenship Badge.

One of the requirements is to meet with a local representative and learn about th
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Astoria church hit by Satanic graffiti

The offensive writing Ðthe number 666- was discovered on the outer wall of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church at 30-44 Crescent St., police said. The vandalism was being investigated as a bias incident, authorities said.
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Bayside biz victim of rooftop burglary

The burglars cut a hole in the roof of a commercial building on the 210 block of Northern Boulevard sometime between 8 p.m. Dec. 29 and 8 a.m. the next morning, took the money and then fled out the back door, authorities said.
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BNA Revels In the Holiday Spirit

Igniting the spirit…

Festive frolics had revelers making merry during a Christmas and Chanukah party presented by the Brighton Neighborhood Association (BNA).

Area residents shared in the spirit of the season and enjoyed a program of
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Get Help Landing Your Next Job

The Federation of Italian-American Organizations, (FIAO), of Brooklyn is offering free employment services for young adults on Monday evenings from 4 to 8 p.m. at IS 96, 99 Avenue P.

If you are a young adult between the ages of 14-18 and are att

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