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Blvd. Deaths Show Need For Safety Improvements
In the wake of the two latest fatalities on Queens Boulevard last Thursday, elected officials expressed confidence in the job being done by the city Department of Transportation to make the thoroughfare safe, but called for renewed efforts to try to make it safer. More...
N Train Extension To LaG Scrapped
By John Toscano

No tears were shed in Astoria over a reported decision by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to derail the plan for extending the N train to LaGuardia Airport linking the airport with Manhattan. More...

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July 24, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, 8:30 p.m., District 30 calendar meeting, call for location and confirmation 718-777-4680. More...
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Petitions Show 6 Of 8 Council Seats Challenged
Nominating petitions for aspirants in the Democratic Party races for city council have been submitted to the Board of Elections. They indicate that six of the eight councilmembers from Queens may be facing a challenge for nominations to run for re-election. More...
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 Restaurant of the Week
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Of The WeekBoca Loca Offers Good Food, Light Atmosphere
This newly opened eatery is a cool and comfortable place to enjoy light, flavorful Italian fare. With summer upon us, palates turn to lighter meals that are big on flavor and Boca Loca ("crazy mouth") is just the ticket. More...
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 Seniors
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Glendale Street Renamed For Vietnam Vet Org. More...
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PD-FD Rivalry Risks Money, Lives
Last week a simmering feud between the two agencies charged with protecting the lives and property of New York City residents broke out again. firefighters from Rescue 4, the Woodside EMT unit whose coverage area includes a great part of Western Queens, was called to Newtown Creek on the Brooklyn-Queens border by reports that a man had jumped into the creek, which empties into the East River. More...
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