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September 11, 2002 / Front Page

We Will Rise Above Terrorism

Yesterday the United States of America suffered the worst terrorist attack in its history. New York City, "The Capital of the World," was, of course, a major target. More...

Community Calendar

Calendar of Events

Community Meetings

Sept. 12, 1 p.m., National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1871; Catholic War Veterans Hall, 45-06 30th Ave., Long Island City; 932-0661. More...

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Restaurant of the Week

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Restaurant
Of The WeekGaudio's Pizzeria And Restaurant An Astoria Landmark

By Teresa Barile

One of the nice things about living in the boroughs is the friendliness and familiarity of the individual neighborhoods that make up this diverse metropolis. More...

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Seniors

Disabled Vets Get Priority Treatment At VA Facilities

Disabled veterans will soon be given priority to receive treatment in veterans More...

New Senior Citizen Bus Service Bows

City Councilmember Tony Avella announced last week a new senior citizen bus service for the Le Havre community in Whitestone. "Many seniors in Le Havre complained that there was no direct bus to the local shopping centers," stated Avella. More...

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We're Still Here

A year can seem like forever. Then again, it can seem as if no time had passed at all. More...

Political Page

Many Consumers Still Pay Nonexistent Sales Tax

By John Toscano

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...

Astoria Fathers Day Fire Inspires Mandatory Sprinklers

by john toscano

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...

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Editorials

Remembering September 11

By George E. Pataki

As the first anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center dawns, New Yorkers have continued to demonstrate tremendous unity, resilience and determination. More...

Report Helps Build On September 11 Heroism

By Michael R. Bloomberg

Five months ago, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta asked the highly respected consulting firm of McKinsey & Company to study the responses of the Police and Fire Departments to the September 11 attack on t More...

Never Forget

Our business was seriously affected by the attacks on the World Trade Center. To that end we would like to contribute our poetic sentiments to your September 11 issue. More...

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