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New state law protects consumers from check fraud

Bay Ridge
You open up your credit card statement, look at it, and frown. As if the bill itself isn’t bad enough, inside the envelope is a bunch of blank checks with your name on them and a friendly letter from your bank inviting you to use the checks. … Full Article
 

Bay Ridge Democrats revel in perfect record

Bay Ridge
Justin Brannan should buy himself a lottery ticket! He certainly has a knack for picking winners. … Full Article
 

Precinct council president warns: Don’t let criminals ruin holidays

Bay Ridge
Now that the Christmas shopping season is in full swing, Brooklyn residents are running to malls, department stores and mom-and-pop shops to buy gifts for friends and relatives. … Full Article
 

Where to put countdown clocks? Greenfield wants suggestions

Bensonhurst
The countdown is on! … Full Article
 

Brooklyn Assemblyman 'outraged’ at jury verdict

Borough Park
Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Borough Park/Midwood) expressed his disappointment with a jury that acquitted a man for the attempted murder of members of a Jewish patrol group.   … Full Article
 

Pols call for Thanksgiving shopping big box boycott

Bay Ridge
Before you rush to finish your turkey dinner so that you can to get to Macy’s to hunt for bargains on Thanksgiving night, state Sen. Diane Savino and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis want you to reconsider. … Full Article
 

Schumer, Grimm criticize Obama’s Iran nuclear agreement

Bay Ridge
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, a Democrat, and Republican-Conservative U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm rarely agree on issues. … Full Article
 

Community boards look to de Blasio for curb cut enforcement

Bensonhurst
Bill de Blasio, curb cut enforcer? The leaders of two southern Brooklyn community boards said they are hopeful that Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio will pay close attention to quality of life issues such as illegal curb cuts. … Full Article
 

Poly Prep makes plans to mark 160th anniversary

Bay Ridge
Poly Prep Country Day School, an elite private school with campuses in Bay Ridge and Park Slope, is preparing to mark a milestone starting in 2014. The school, which was founded in 1854, will celebrate its 160th anniversary. … Full Article
 

Scissura to spread holiday cheer with tour of Dyker Heights lights

Bay Ridge
Dyker Heights is world famous for the elaborate Christmas lights decorating homes in that community during the holiday season. … Full Article
 

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