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World War II veteran recalls liberating Buchenwald death camp
Albert Goldberg, a member of the Greatest Generation, said the years have quickly flown by since he saw combat in World War II 70 years ago. “It seems like yesterday to me,” the Brighton Beach resident said. … Full Article
Brooklyn’s Arab, Muslim communities uneasy about Syria
As leaders of both parties in Congress endorsed President Obama’s call for action against Syrian President Bashar Assad, leaders of Brooklyn’s Arab and Muslim communities commented on the tense situation. … Full Article
NYPD Wins Greenfield Classic 24-9
City Councilman David Greenfield doesn’t just pass laws. He's also a sports maven! … Full Article
Golden urges state to deny cop killer’s parole bid
A convict serving 25 years to life in prison for the cold blooded murder of a Bay Ridge police officer is up for parole this month, but state Sen. Marty Golden and the slain cop’s family are urging officials to keep him behind bars. … Full Article
Kayakers rejoice! Bay Ridge eco-dock construction begins Sept. 3
Brooklyn kayakers who have been waiting patiently for the Parks Department to build an eco-dock at the 69th Street pier in Bay Ridge won’t have to wait much longer. … Full Article
Changes coming to property tax relief program
An effort by New York State to crack down on fraud could cause headaches for law-abiding homeowners who are just looking for a small tax break from their government. … Full Article
DOT to install safety measures on Ocean Parkway
The Kensington community spoke and the New York State Department of Transportation listened. … Full Article
MasterCard says it will cease doing business with hate groups
Holocaust deniers and other groups that spout hate won’t be able to sell their merchandise through MasterCard Worldwide, according to Assemblyman Dov Hikind, who is applauding a decision by the credit card giant to stop doing business with such zany entities. … Full Article
Catsimatidis calls for a halt to city’s trash plant plan
The city should not move forward with the construction of trash processing plants because there are too many environmental concerns about the proposed facilities, according to Republican mayoral candidate John Catsimatidis. … Full Article
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