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Thursday, January 3, 2008

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New Year is a must read at GAP library

This year, make a resolution to get out more…and head to the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL). Ring in the New Year with great programs and events: mind-expanding lectures, enlightening author talks and exciting performances. From Martin Luther King, Jr
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Southeast Queens Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Classes

Afrikan Poetry Theatre Inc.

176-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica

718-523-3312

¥ East African Warrior Dance Class “Mahujaa Wetu” (Our Warrior) – A choreographed dance class experience. With instructor Eric Fungo. Lasts for
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Give the kids a break

District Manager Marilyn Bitterman and Board Chairman Eugene Kelty said the loitering youngsters are causing problems for nearby neighbors. The problem began when Mayor Bloomberg opened the playgrounds to create more park space as part of his PlaNYC.
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Looking for justice

Not surprisingly, the request has met with strong and very vocal opposition. DA Brown has assured the court that it should be possible to pick a fair jury out of the 2 million people living in Queens. Not surprisingly, the Rev. Al Sharpton and his Nationa
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Tower terror

The good news is that so far there is no evidence that the electromagnetic radiation created by these towers is harmful. The National Institutes of Health is funding a three-year study to see if there is any danger created by this radiation. It will take
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DA Brown’s long ride

The city’s five district attorneys are not bound by the term limits law that keeps the mayor, comptroller and Council members from serving more than two-terms consecutively.

Brown’s four re-elections are a remarkable accomp
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A great player will do well at St. John’s

I know Buzz [Amanda Burakoski] personally. I knew she would do well. She is a great player and a good team player. She has a great coach at Mary Louis who brings out the best in her. Mary Louis is a great school and brings out the best in all of the stude
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Our veterans deserve much better

These men and women entered the armed forces in response to our government’s request to serve their country for the benefit of all Americans. Some of these young people gave their all, as is witnessed by the many graves around our land. Many of them
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Ackerman’s voting on holidays needs explanation

Congressional resolutions are usually symbolic affairs. The Ramadan and Diwali resolutions passed unanimously, and the Christmas resolution passed 372-9, with Ackerman one of the nine who voted against.

The Ramadan resolution recognized Ramadan as
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Congress needs to focus more on seniors

I recently turned 65. I informed Social Security that I didn’t need Part B. I e-mailed them, sent a certified letter and filled out the necessary forms. Yet they still deducted $93 a month from my check for Part B. I called and was told I had to go
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QStage: Queens Theater Calendar

Stages of Love, a Musical Revue – Christ the King Regional HS Musical Theatre presents.

When: Jan. 11 and 12, 8 p.m.

Where: Christ the King Regional High School, 68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village

Cost: $10; Seniors and Students:
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New database to streamline complaints at City Hall

The City Council is the part of New York City government that is closest to the people. While the mayor takes a top-down approach to government, it’s the council’s job to govern from the bottom up. Council staff working in each of the 51 city
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Don’t overlook pigeon’s brave history

And against a reader’s suggestion (in a local community paper) to pay $1 for every dead pigeon or rat. These suggestions are coming out of a kill mentality. The same kill mentality that has been in existence for centuries: If you don’t like a
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B-day bash for the father of New Grass

An all-star birthday tribute to the Father of New Grass, John Hartford, featuring the city’s best bluegrass players, will be held at 9 p.m., January 4, at the performance space Jalopy, 315 Columbia Street, between Hamilton and Woodhull in Red Hook, B
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Classic chamber pieces done absolutely live

One of the Chamber Music Society (CMS) of Lincoln Center’s most popular offerings is its series of hour-long programs of classic chamber works presented in the intimate setting of its Rose Rehearsal Studio in Lincoln Center’s Rose Building.

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