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On the spur of the moment, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens resident Felicia Watkis entered and won the recent Barbra Streisand Impersonators Contest, and won a seat to Barbra’s Saturday night concert at Barclays Arena. … Full Article

A painting of a subway car created by an Edward R. Murrow High School graduate was recently on display in the lobby of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington D.C., according to officials at the Brooklyn high school.
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When it comes to student progress, Brooklyn’s Explore Charter School is tops among city schools. The Flatbush charter made more progress than any other K-8 public school in New York City this year, according to annual progress reports the city released this week. … Full Article

A little less than 11 months ago, the Kangaroos of Boys and Girls High School had their chances for a Public School Athletic League Championship Division title dashed by eventual city runner-up Erasmus Hall at Brooklyn's Sid Luckman Field. … Full Article

Assemblywoman Rhoda Jacobs (D-Flatbush) is urging residents in her district to be aware of upcoming changes in a vitl bus line. … Full Article

NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say two people suffered minor injuries in an accident involving a yellow school bus and a car in Brooklyn.

A fire department spokesman says the bus did not appear to have any children on board. … Full Article

`Okie’ found a home in Coney Island … Full Article

Bowlers will have one less place to try for strikes. … Full Article

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Councilman David G. Greenfield (D-Borough Park) is reminding Brooklyn residents that not only has the primary election date been pushed ahead from Sept. 11 to Sept. … Full Article