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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

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Bicyclist fatally struck in Woodside

The incident occurred at 12:30 a.m. at Maurice Avenue and 65th Place, police said. The 21-year-old bicyclist, riding westbound on 65th, was struck by a 2005 Ford driven by a 23-year-old man traveling southbound on Maurice Avenue, police said.

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Police seek suspect in Flushing bank robbery

The suspect was described as a white man, between 45 and 55 years old, about 6 feet tall and weighing between 200 and 250 pounds. Police said he had a beard, mustache and wears glasses.

Police said the suspect entered the HSBC Bank at 156-02 Aguil
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Little Neck burglars take $50K from home

Jewelry, watches and collectible pens worth more than $50,000 were taken from a home on Manor Road between 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Friday, police said.

There were no arrests in the case, police said.
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Two Queens vice cops charged with DWI

Detective Lamberto Ramirez and Detective Trebor Evans, both of the Queens Vice Enforcement Squad, were arrested at around 2 a.m. Sunday near Eliot Avenue and Mt. Olivet Crescent in Middle Village, police said.

The two detectives were charged with d
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Computers stolen from Queensborough

The theft at the Oakland Gardens college occurred between 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday, police said.

It was unclear how many computers were taken or which office was broken into.
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Bomb scare evacuates Queens Village school

Teachers evacuated students from Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School, located at 213-10 32nd Ave., shortly before 9 a.m. after teachers found the photocopied threats, according to a school official who wished not to be identified.

“We didn’t have
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Dead woodhaven man found, spray painted

The man, who was only identified as a Hispanic in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene inside 78-02 86th Ave. at around 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, police said.

The dead man had spray paint on his face, according to the Breaking News Network.

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Blazing a trail for healthier communities

The National Alliance for Healthy Communities, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy communities by creating wellness programs, honored Dr. Richard Merkin, president and CEO, Heritage Provider Network and Healthcare Partners, IPA an
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Borough Hall hails black contributions

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Yvonne Graham, special assistant to the Borough President, celebrated Black History Month with a gathering at Borough Hall.

Honorees included Rev. Dr. Cheryl G. Anthony, founder & CEO of Judah Int
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Letting a little sun-shine in

The Senior Umbrella Network (SUN-B) held its Fifth Annual Breakfast at the Bay Ridge Manor, with more than 110 members in attendance.

SUN-B welcomed former Deputy Borough President Yvonne Graham, now assistant to Brooklyn Borough President Marty M
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Bumping & grinding for Coney’s future

The gloves are off and the pasties are on!

The battle to save Coney Island traveled to Park Slope where burlesque stars from the embattled seaside resort set pulses racing as they performed a benefit at Southpaw in support of the city’s plan

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