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State Sen. John Sampson charged with embezzlement
Canarsie
State Sen. John Sampson has been indicted on charges of embezzlement, obstruction of justice and lying to the FBI. … Full Article
Sen. Parker introduces bills to help people with autism
This month, state Senator Kevin Parker (D-Park Slope/Flatbush) proposed a legislative package consisting of six bills that will significantly enhance services to individuals affected by autism. … Full Article
FDNY officers back Gonzalez’s re-election bid
Sunset Park
Praising Sara Gonzalez as someone who “has been by our side every step of the way, fighting to keep firehouses open,” leaders of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association announced their endorsement of the councilwoman for another term in office. … Full Article
Bloomberg’s wrong on stop and frisk, DA candidate claims
Downtown
Brooklyn District Attorney candidate Ken Thompson charged that Michael Bloomberg is dead wrong on the issue of stop and frisk and said the mayor should stop police from employing the controversial procedure. … Full Article
Catsimatidis donates $5,000 to Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade
Bay Ridge
Republican mayoral hopeful John Catsimatidis showed his support for the Kings County Memorial Day Parade by showing up at a parade committee fundraiser in Bay Ridge on April 28 and pulling a $5,000 check out of his pocket. … Full Article
Bill de Blasio’s former deputy wants his job
Downtown
While Bill de Blasio is busy running for mayor, his former deputy is trying to move up the ladder to take his job as the city’s public advocate. … Full Article
Want a tree in your backyard? Greenfield is giving them away
Brooklyn Boro
As part of an initiative to help the environment and beautify local neighborhoods, Councilman David Greenfield is hosting a free tree giveaway on Sunday, April 28, at the Borough Park Y Senior Center, at 4912 14th Ave. … Full Article
Golden says water rate hike is all wet
Bay Ridge
A plan to hike water usage rates in New York City by 5.6 percent is all wet, according to state Sen. Marty Golden. … Full Article
Community Board 10 chairman Joanne Seminara gets set to step down
Bay Ridge
The mayor isn’t the only person in New York City who is term-limited. Community Board 10 Chairman Joanne Seminara has served for three terms and is prohibited by the board’s bylaws from running for a fourth term. … Full Article
Velazquez sponsors bills to help Sandy victims find new homes
Red Hook
Six months after Superstorm Sandy hit New York, residents in neighborhoods that took the hardest hit from the hurricane are still struggling to find housing, according to US Rep. … Full Article
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