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Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat: March 1, 2012

Pictured (left to right) are Franki D’Ambrosio, Dana Curreri, Ms. Rodriguez and Leslie Batri of Fontbonne Hall Academy, dressed in Dickensian costumes.

By Friends of Tom Kane

Warped Version of ‘Reality’ … We are definitely outraged following the release of a trailer promoting “Brooklyn 11223,” the supposed reality show taking place in Bay Ridge. The continued promotion of these gutter-mouthed young women is appalling to many, and we know Tom Kane would be shaking his head in disgust. TK did so much great work with the young people of this community and he saw firsthand that most of Bay Ridge does not behave in such a crude manner.

We’re grateful to Karen Tadross of The Ridge Chorale/Jeff Samaha Productions for being one of the brave Bay Ridge women speaking out against the show. Let’s hope no one watches! read more »

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Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat: February 23, 2012

Sister Dolores Crepeau, principal, Jessica Loccisano and Assistant Principal Gilda King.

By Friends of Tom Kane

Presidential honors … Fontbonne Hall Academy senior Jessica Loccisano has qualified for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country. The award is sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). read more »