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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WED 5/14 @ 1p

GB Cares needs your help tomorrow, 5/14 at 1:00 PM at the new storefront location; 2676 Gerritsen Ave just across from the trailers. We have 20 yards of fill coming and need assistance getting it from the street to the … Continue reading

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Free Dining Room set available

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China closet and dining table available free to a Sandy effected household.  Contact montelore@verizon.net if you are interested!  The price is right, free!  Local pickup.  New furniture has arrived so need to find a home quickly!  (GBCares does not have these items, … Continue reading

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2013 Gerritsen Beach Cares Membership Drive

Dear Neighbor, This year has been one of radical change for all of us and for GB Cares. Many of us have suffered greatly because of Super Storm Sandy. GB Cares has had to adapt its mission statement to stand … Continue reading

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Press Conference today @ GB Library @ 2p

There will be a press conference today (4/8) at 2p in front of the Gerritsen Beach Library to announce the Turkish Americans will be contributing $30,000 to Brooklyn Public Library and $10,000 to PS 277.  Please come by if you’re able! … Continue reading

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Kiddie Beach Fundraiser Sat 4/13 @ the TQ

Kiddie Beach Fundraiser next Saturday, April 13th 2013 at the Tamaqua from 8pm-12am (84 Ebony Ct., Brooklyn, NY 11229) $20 per person, includes complimentary drink, Live music from DJ Mike Karnbach, Food, Raffles and a 50/50 Come join us for a night of fun, … Continue reading

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NYS Free A/C program for qualified homes with serious medical conditions

New York State Announces Cooling Assistance Available for Those with Heat-Related Health Problems. New Yorkers with serious medical conditions may be eligible to receive free air conditioners – see link for more details & please share w/your neighbors who are … Continue reading

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Updated info on Belt Parkway work

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Roadwork on Belt Pwy over Gerritsen Inlet to start on 3/18

Beginning Monday, March 18th, the New York City Department of Transportation Division of Bridges will close eastbound and westbound lanes on the Belt Parkway over Gerritsen Inlet.  One lane of traffic will remain open at all times. Closures are needed for … Continue reading

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GBC Board Announcement

We at Gerritsen Beach Cares announce that Michael Taylor has resigned his position as Chairman of the Board and Director of Sandy Relief and Recovery as of February 23, 2013. The Gerritsen Beach Cares Board respects Michael’s decision to leave … Continue reading

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Earned Income Tax Credit could mean higher refund check for Brooklyn families

Press release from Alan Maisel regarding possible tax credit.  Please read for more info.

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