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Ruth Berk Turns 94!

Web admin 08/03/2017     Briefly Noted, People

On August 20th, Ruth Berk, who has lived at 95 Christopher Street since 1959, will turn 94. Ruth was recently released from a stay at Riverside Nursing Home, where she recovered from a fall. Her daughter, Jessica, is planning a party for the occasion at a local restaurant. With the help of District Leader Arthur Z. Schwartz, the Berks recently negotiated a $500,000 payment in return for leaving their apartment by October 2018.

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1 Comment

  1. Paul Dalnoky
    ― 08/03/2017 - 9:53 pm  Reply

    I heard she had died years ago.

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