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Big Screecher
May, 2012
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Carmine chimes in on the Relay for Life, and dog poop
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, Carmine says he’s had it up to here with people not following the pooper-scooper law.
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Carmine’s met his match, and it’s Congressman Michael Grimm!
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, our columnist wonders what could have been had he just stayed in shape!
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Carmine says not all teens are juvenile delinquents
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, a big-hearted Bensonhurst kid gets the Screecher’s attention.
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April, 2012
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Carmine’s had it with bottles of aspirin
This week ol’ Carmine faces the biggest challenge of his life — the child-proof safety cap on his aspirin bottle.
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For Carmine, it takes two to teach tango!
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, the Screecher gives us the breakdown on how he teaches ballroom dancing — and it includes a stand-in for himself!
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What’s the 411? Carmine is angry!
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, our columnist unloads on the phone company!
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Carmine’s had it with word counts
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, the Screecher let’s his editor know he missed a great thing by cutting his story.
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March, 2012
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How do you throw a successful party? Make sure there is great food!
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, the Screecher gives you the lowdown on the scrumptious food that was available during the cocktail hour at his Community Council’s annual gala
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It pays to screech!
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, Carmine once again proves the power of his prose!
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The Godfather of columnists sounds off on ‘The Godfather’ — and negative Italian stereotypes!
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, Carmine makes it clear that he is not in the mob.
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I can’t buy anything for a buck!
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, the Screecher reaches deep into his deep pockets and pulls out another instant classic!
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Carmine’s shocked by Con Ed’s behavior
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, the Screecher lets off some steam about annoying public utilities.
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February, 2012
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Carmine has a thing or two to say about typos
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, our columnist goes off on those little mistakes that drive us mad, then has some nice things to say about Connie Hamilton.
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Carmine’s got no gripe with Priscilla
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, the Screecher cheers a wonderful young lady.
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Carmine hails Coney Island’s ‘Dynamic Duo’
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, the Big Screecher lauds “Couple of the Year” Salema and Don Marbury.
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Awards season! And I ain’t talking about the Oscars!
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, our beloved columnist gets ready for his annual awards dinner.
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January, 2012
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Carmine’s had it with bedbugs! (Not that he’s actually had them)
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, our beloved columnist fills you in on his fear of blood-sucking creatures.
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Same old same old for Carmine, and he’s not happy about it
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, Carmine realizes that everything old is new again — much to his chagrin.
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Carmine heads to the city — for lunch, not art
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, Carmine goes off on how much the city has changed since they put in that wacky-looking museum!
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Carmine looks back on Christmas Pasts
By Carmine Santa Maria
This week, the Screecher wonders why he doesn’t get any toys anymore.
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