1422, 1424 5th Ave. – Yard of the Month (May 2016)

May’s Yard of the Month winners are Leah and Desi Suasnovar of 5th Ave. The Suasnovar’s gardens actually cover two homestead lots, 1422 and 1424 5th Ave. The home has only two prior owners: Willam Sapper, who owned it for several decades in the early 20th century, and Angelo and

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1450 W. Allen Ave.

1450 W. Allen Ave. – Yard of the Month (April 2016)

April’s Yard of the Month winner is Steve Cocanower of 1450 W. Allen Ave. Steve’s gardens make the most of an unusual yard footprint: his residence, a former storefront dating from 1912, has been converted to a uniquely stylish home and law office, and retains the vintage grocery sign advertising

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july social

Join us for our neighborhood social on July 15

The Fairmount Neighborhood Association sponsors monthly socials for Fairmount neighbors. Refreshments are provided and it offers an opportunity to meet new residents and learn more about what is happening in the neighborhood in a relaxed setting. Sometimes socials are held at houses when a homeowner offers to open up their

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Fairmount Beat – December 2015

by Sergio L. Guadarrama, Neighborhood Patrol Officer Hello, Fairmount! This is your fearless NPO corresponding from the Bat Cave underneath the Hemphill sector. It is that time of year again. This is the Silly Season which I’ve called it for years and I wrote about this in some detail in

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Fairmount Beat – September 2015

by Sergio L. Guadarrama, Neighborhood Patrol Officer Good day ladies and gentlemen! This is your eager crime fighting NPO coming at you live from the confines of the Bat Cave. The summer seems to have blown by in the blink of an eye and Fall will be upon us very

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Fairmount Beat – October 2014

by Sergio L. Guadarrama, Neighborhood Patrol Officer Well it looks like we survived the summer! It was an eventful one but not as eventful as others that I’ve experienced. The summers we experienced here 11 – 13 years ago were some of the most grueling, action packed, horrific, and glorious

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Fairmount Beat – June 2014

by Sergio L. Guadarrama, Neighborhood Patrol Officer “I was constantly amazed by how many people talked me into arresting them.” –- Edward Conlan, Blue Blood. This quote is from the book Blue Blood which was written by a retired NYPD detective. It chronicles his career in the NYPD as he

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Fairmount Beat – April 2014

by Sergio L. Guadarrama, Neighborhood Patrol Officer Greetings my fellow Ryan Place/Fairmount Residents!! This is your friendly NPO speaking. I know that I don’t have to remind you that the silly season is coming. It seems that in some aspects that silly season has already arrived. As I’m writing this

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Fairmount Beat – March 2014

by Sergio L. Guadarrama, Neighborhood Patrol Officer Well it looks like we survived the holidays. Thank goodness! I just wanted to express my gratitude for the warm welcome that I have received from everyone. The past month and a half I have been greeted with open arms and everyone that

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Fairmount Beat – Jan./Feb. 2014

by Sergio L. Guadarrama, Neighborhood Patrol Officer Hello. My name is Sergio L Guadarrama and as many of you might know I am your new Neighborhood Police Officer. I will be taking over for Officer Mark Russell who I know has been a great asset to all of you. Filling

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