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Special Report: 2008 Pharmacy Investigation

Locations of pharmacies the New York attorney general says sold expired products in spring 2008.

New on EveryBlock today July 25, 2008

  • 118 Greenpoint Avenue Cast of 50 Cent's MTV Reality Show Moving Into Greenpoint Loft

    ...more details later, but 13 units are currently on the market in the building at 118 Greenpoint Avenue, marketed by Aptsandlofts.com, ranging from $399,000 for a one-bedroom loft to $699...

    Published by The New York Observer on July 25, 2008.

New on EveryBlock yesterday July 24, 2008

New on EveryBlock Wednesday July 23, 2008

  • Calyer and Franklin Nasty mugging on Kent Avenue

    About 20 minutes later, the employee found the van at the corner of Calyer and Franklin streets.

    Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 23, 2008.

  • Humboldt St. and Calyer St. Nasty mugging on Kent Avenue

    Crooks heisted a big rig from a Humboldt Street lot on July 12, but cops recovered the truck the next day more than 40 miles away. The thieves entered the yard, which is between Calyer Street and Meserole Avenue, and stole a Mack tractor — valued at $98,000 — between 6 and 10 pm.

    Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 23, 2008.

  • Calyer and Lorimer Nasty mugging on Kent Avenue

    The middle-aged thieves grabbed the bag, which was sitting on a bench at the corner of Calyer and Lorimer streets, at around 4 pm as the owner — who was on his way to deposit the money in the bank — stepped away from the loot to take a phone call.

    Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 23, 2008.

  • Nassau Avenue and North 15th Street Nasty mugging on Kent Avenue

    The suspected thief grabbed the phone at around 8:30 am while the victim tried to phone home at the corner of Nassau Avenue and North 15th Street. But cops caught the alleged perp later that day.

    Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 23, 2008.

  • Sunnyside Ex-Staten Island dentist gets 10 years in $2.76M scheme

    Dr. Stradford began his dental career in 1988, according to Advance records, and has had practices in St. George, Sunnyside and Newark. Prosecutors said he most recently practiced in Berlin Township.

    Published by SI Live on July 23, 2008.

  • Morgan Ave. and Nassau Ave. Nasty mugging on Kent Avenue

    Crooks heisted a gray Toyota sedan from its Morgan Avenue spot overnight on July 16. The thieves snatched the ride between 10 pm and 9:30 am the next morning, escaping with the car, which was parked at the corner of Nassau Avenue.

    Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 23, 2008.

  • Humboldt St. and Nassau Ave. Nasty mugging on Kent Avenue

    The crook grabbed the 49-year-old woman from behind as she walked down Humboldt Street between Nassau and Driggs avenues at around 6 am.

    Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 23, 2008.

  • North Henry St. and Greenpoint Ave. Nasty mugging on Kent Avenue

    The thick-skulled thief broke into the Department of Sanitation facility on North Henry Street at around 11:30 am. An eagle-eyed security guard spotted the hoodlum removing keyboards, computer monitors, toner cartridges, a wireless mouse, and two computers from an office, which is between Kingsland and Greenpoint avenues, and attempting to hide the goods behind a road barrier.

    Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 23, 2008.

  • Manhattan Ave. and Java St. Nasty mugging on Kent Avenue

    Crooks broke into a Java Street church charity office and stole $1,730 from a safe. The thieves pried open the office, which is between Manhattan Avenue and McGuinness Boulevard, between 8 pm on July 12 and 2 pm on July 14.

    Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 23, 2008.

  • Greenpoint Ave. and Manhattan Ave. Nasty mugging on Kent Avenue

    After watching surveillance footage, the victim was able to spot two of the crooks standing on Greenpoint Avenue between Manhattan Avenue and Franklin Street, where cops nabbed them with the bag — minus the wallet, the gold chain, and $2,686.

    Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 23, 2008.

  • Banker St. and Norman Ave. Nasty mugging on Kent Avenue

    Two vicious robbers maced a gas station attendant when she refused to hand over tens of thousands of the Banker Street pump’s money on July 14. The crooks held up the station, which is between Norman and Nassau Avenues, at around 12:30 pm.

    Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 23, 2008.

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New on EveryBlock Tuesday July 22, 2008

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New on EveryBlock Monday July 21, 2008

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New on EveryBlock Sunday July 20, 2008

  • Custom iPhone startup screen. posted by revbean to Flickr
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New on EveryBlock Saturday July 19, 2008

  • Sunnyside Failures of big banks fan fears of Staten Islanders

    Frank Cilento, president of Innovative Planning Services, a financial planning company in Sunnyside, is advising his clients to take a breather. Cilento said the most important thing investors can do is make sure their portfolios are diversified.

    Published by SI Live on July 19, 2008.

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New on EveryBlock July 18 July 18, 2008

  • McCarren Park In McCarren Park, A Breakdancing Tradition

    The southwest corner of McCarren Park has been a meeting place for breakdancers, or “B-Boys” as they call themselves, since long before the gleaming row of luxury condos rose on Bayard Street, and a doggie daycare and organic market followed.

    Published by The New York Observer on July 18, 2008.

  • McCarren Park Pool Decomposing Body Found in McCarren Park

    The remains were discovered in a shed nearby the McCarren Park Pool, police said. The city's medical examiner is working to determine the cause of death. As of yet, police have not identified the deceased and it is unclear how long the body was left in the shed.

    Published by New York Sun on July 18, 2008.

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