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Gretchen Poulos

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Age: 27

Neighborhood: Park Slope, Brooklyn

Occupation: Actress, consultant, waitress
First Time Voter: No

Political Affiliation: Liberal, Democratic Party

“I would love to see the United States be more respected in the world … I want there to be more peace.”

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Hospital Spurs Labor Pains

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

Dozens of women scheduled to give birth at Victory Memorial Hospital this holiday season had to find alternate sources of care weeks, even days, before giving birth.

Without a staff, the Bay Ridge hospital prematurely shut down its labor and delivery unit Dec. 21 — 10 days earlier than the original Dec. 31 date that was listed on employees’ termination letters.

Residents of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst are already worried about Victory’s projected Feb. 1 closing date.

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