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Big Screecher

May, 2012

Big Screecher

Carmine chimes in on the Relay for Life, and dog poop

This week, Carmine says he’s had it up to here with people not following the pooper-scooper law. Comments (3).
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Carmine’s met his match, and it’s Congressman Michael Grimm!

This week, our columnist wonders what could have been had he just stayed in shape! Comment.
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Carmine says not all teens are juvenile delinquents

This week, a big-hearted Bensonhurst kid gets the Screecher’s attention. Comment.

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. Comment.
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For Carmine, it takes two to teach tango!

This week, the Screecher gives us the breakdown on how he teaches ballroom dancing — and it includes a stand-in for himself! Comment.
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What’s the 411? Carmine is angry!

This week, our columnist unloads on the phone company! Comment.
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Carmine’s had it with word counts

This week, the Screecher let’s his editor know he missed a great thing by cutting his story. Comment.

March, 2012

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How do you throw a successful party? Make sure there is great food!

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 Comment.
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It pays to screech!

This week, Carmine once again proves the power of his prose! Comment.
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The Godfather of columnists sounds off on ‘The Godfather’ — and negative Italian stereotypes!

This week, Carmine makes it clear that he is not in the mob. Comments (2).
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I can’t buy anything for a buck!

This week, the Screecher reaches deep into his deep pockets and pulls out another instant classic! Comment.
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Carmine’s shocked by Con Ed’s behavior

This week, the Screecher lets off some steam about annoying public utilities. Comment.

February, 2012

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Carmine has a thing or two to say about typos

This week, our columnist goes off on those little mistakes that drive us mad, then has some nice things to say about Connie Hamilton. Comment.
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Carmine’s got no gripe with Priscilla

This week, the Screecher cheers a wonderful young lady. Comment.
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Carmine hails Coney Island’s ‘Dynamic Duo’

This week, the Big Screecher lauds “Couple of the Year” Salema and Don Marbury. Comment.
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Awards season! And I ain’t talking about the Oscars!

This week, our beloved columnist gets ready for his annual awards dinner. Comment.

January, 2012

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Carmine’s had it with bedbugs! (Not that he’s actually had them)

This week, our beloved columnist fills you in on his fear of blood-sucking creatures. Comments (3).
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Same old same old for Carmine, and he’s not happy about it

This week, Carmine realizes that everything old is new again — much to his chagrin. Comment.
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Carmine heads to the city — for lunch, not art

This week, Carmine goes off on how much the city has changed since they put in that wacky-looking museum! Comments (1).
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Carmine looks back on Christmas Pasts

This week, the Screecher wonders why he doesn’t get any toys anymore. Comment.

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