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Sen. Gillibrand Meets Brooklyn Journalists at Teresa’s; Vows to Fight for Federal Transit Support

BHB photo by C. Scales

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), appointed by Governor Paterson to fill the unexpired term of Hillary Clinton, and now facing election on a statewide ballot for the first time, visited Brooklyn today and met with local journalists, including your correspondent and BHS colleague T.K. Small, at Teresa’s. She discussed several issues of interest to Brooklyn voters, including federal support for mass transit, facilitating lending to small businesses, gay and lesbian rights, health care, and government transparency. (more…)

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Pies Needed for Heights and Hill Thanksgiving Feast for Seniors

jsw_pumpkin_pieThe Heights and Hill Community Council is serving its annual Thanksgiving Feast for Seniors on Thursday at Grace Church, and needs as many apple, pecan or pumpkin pies as possible. Seconds, even thirds, on pie are always in demand. If you can bake a pie, or two, to feed hungry seniors at this event, you will bring them much joy. Please bring your pie or pies to Grace Church, 254 Hicks Street, between Grace Court and Joralemon, during the day on Wednesday or on Thursday morning no later than 11:00. Your generosity and baking talent will be greatly appreciated.

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