An Astoria fire on Fathers Day 2001 in which three firefighters lost their lives has resulted in a law sponsored by City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. mandating automatic fire sprinklers in below-grade locations in mercantile establishments. More...
City Council investigators from a committee headed by City Councilmember Eric Gioia checking on compliance with sales tax exemptions created in March 2000, found that out of 50 stores visited 17, or 34 percent, were still collecting tax on the items, More...
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