Good And Bad News For Mayor As Re-Election Bid Gets Closer
      Perhaps it was the holiday season or the strong opposition to his plan to streamline senior centers, which might have made such a move politically risky. Whatever the reason, Mayor Michael Bloomberg last week backed down from the proposal which had created much heat from the City Council, political opponents and senior advocates.
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Vallone Visits Ansob Center
     City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. recently stopped in at the Ansob Center on Steinway Street and spoke to a class of immigrants hailing from Morocco to Serbia, and wished them well. The Ansob Center helps provide teaching and services to immigrants and refugees. Last year, Vallone secured $17,500 in funding for the organization. He is shown with students at the Ansob Center.
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