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Polish man Jan Grzebski, who was diagnosed with a coma but 'woke up' after 19 years. Photograph: Monika Kaczynska/EPA In 1988 Jan Grzebski, a Polish railway worker, fell in front of a train and was diagnosed as being in a coma. In 2007, he "woke up" to ...

From HELEN PIDD, Guardian Unlimited,  24 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Environmental Protection Agency

Consideration of Citywide Zoning Change Regarding Curb Cuts Gets Underway

You could call it curbing the curb cuts. In response to ongoing concern by elected officials and community activists, who have raised the alarm over the rapidly changing streetscape in many residential neighborhoods, the city is trying to stem the ...

From HELEN KLEIN, New York Post,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Michael Bloomberg

Board Gives Green Light to Street Renaming in Memory of Local Activist

He was a founder of a local AARP chapter, as well as a long-time assistant scoutmaster, an auxiliary police officer with the 68th Precinct for more than a decade, and a commander of the Jewish War Veterans. And, in his spare time, the late Abe Kanter ...

From HELEN KLEIN, New York Post,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: AARP

Big bang simulator achieves first proton collisions

View from the central axis of the LHC (Large Hadron Collider) tunnel of the ATLAS underground facility with the eight toroids surrounding the calorimeter Scientists rejoiced last night when they managed to smash proton beams together for the first time ...

From HELEN PIDD, Guardian Unlimited,  23 Nov 2009

Assisted Living Facility Clears Hurdle

A subsidized assisted living project which would largely serve individuals on Medicaid has moved one step closer to fruition. At its November meeting, members of Community Board 18 voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Standards & Appeals ...

From HELEN KLEIN, New York Post,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Department of Health

Renovations Planned for Lott House Grounds

The landmarked Lott House will soon be surrounded by landscaping in keeping with the venerable structure’s 18th century vintage. Thanks to an allocation of $1.8 million secured by City Councilmember Lewis Fidler, the city’s Department of Parks & ...

From HELEN KLEIN, New York Post,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Lewis Fidler

Remains of British journalist Alec Collett found in Lebanon

The remains of a British journalist who was kidnapped almost 25 years ago have been found in Lebanon, the Foreign Office confirmed today. Experts found human bones in the Bekaa Valley last week and tests have now shown that they are Alec Collett's ...

From HELEN PIDD, Guardian Unlimited,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: United Nations,  Ban Ki-moon,  Terry Waite

Polishing a Family Heirloom: Homemade Mac and Cheese

By Helen Klein My mother was a terrific woman, wise and witty and compassionate. She was an ace with a needle and thread, as well as with pencil or paint brush. However, when it came to cooking, she was -- there’s no way to say this gently -- ...

From HELEN KLEIN, New York Post,  23 Nov 2009

Community Groups Collecting Toys for Military Kids

As they do every year, activists in Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights are going the extra mile to make sure that the children of military personnel based at Fort Hamilton have a bright and merry holiday season. At the November meeting of the 68th Precinct ...

From HELEN KLEIN, New York Post,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Michael McMahon

Consistency is the Word for Cops of the Month

Usually it’s the great collar that snags a police officer cop of the month honors. But, this month, the 68th Precinct cops who were recognized were honored for their day-in, day-out efforts, and for their ongoing contribution toward making Bay Ridge, ...

From HELEN KLEIN, New York Post,  23 Nov 2009

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