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70th Pct. Community Council Meeting Brings Holiday Fun to Neighborhood Kids
Children were entertained with magic, coloring books and more.

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Children were entertained with magic, coloring books and more.

The goal is to create a human chain across the Brooklyn Bridge.
Gifts for all age groups are needed.
Reaching the goal of 1,000 signatures would help secure the implementation of safety proposals outlined in the plan.
Commission created to strengthen and protect New York's infrastructure following superstorm Sandy.
Incident occurred on the roof of a North Portland Avenue building.
Commitee to Re-elect Mathieu Eugene will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 18.
The meeting will take place Tuesday night at St. Francis College.
MTA employee was charged with assault at 7:47 a.m. on Tuesday.
Bazaar to be followed by winter concert and sing-a-long.
Reflecting on those who are no longer with us.
Our agenda for your week.
A renovated discovery center, celebrating Kwanzaa, and a woman was rescued after taking an unintended dip in the Gowanus Canal.
Program proves "effectiveness of innovation and creativity in law enforcement," said D.A. Charles Hynes.
Churches and public spaces will serve as the backdrop vigils for those lost in Newtown, Conn.
An investigation is ongoing, but no criminality is suspected.
Plan your weekend getaways accordingly!
$6,000 raised for police overtime for Project Safe Surrender, to take place Dec. 14- 15, and Gun Buybacks, which takes place Dec. 15.
Fast food workers on public assistance call for higher pay, the right to form a union.
Events and tips you won't want to miss.