It’s Friday! Everything else is secondary. But here’s what’s going on around the borough:
Marty Markowitz Wants You to Put That Cigarette Out
And so do a lot of other important people. Brooklyn Borough Prez Markowitz, City Councilwoman Letitia James and other officials are launching their new “Brooklyn Smoke-Free Partnership” at the Brooklyn Borough Hall to get fewer Brooklynites to light up.
Central Brooklyn, along with Harlem and the South Bronx, came out on top of neighborhoods in New York City with the most smokers, according to a 2003 Health Department survey. Lung cancer is still the most common form of cancer-related death in the borough. The Health Department set a “healthy people goal” of reducing the number of smokers by 2010. Did they reach it? We’ll try to check in with the department and get back to you later today.
Home Aide Confesses to Murdering Boss
Yamilette Hidalgo, who yesterday was arrested for beating her boss, Maria Torres, 67, to death, confessed to the killing, claiming it was self-defense. The Daily News has the story, and so far all they have is anonymous police sources, but we’ll keep you updated.
Matzoh Madness
How is it possible to have so much fun with something so flat? If you missed the Mitzvah Mobiles yesterday, never fear. You can read all about the process of making shmura matzoh all over the Brooklyn papers. Or just stop by your local grocery store for a sample of this leaden treat.
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