Senior Spotlight
Pataki Says State’s ‘Do Not Call’ Program Is Still Operating
By John Toscano
     Although the federal "Do Not Call" program is presently surrounded by some controversy, Governor George Pataki advises that New York state is going ahead full throttle with its program banning telemarketers from making unwanted telephone sales solicitations to New York residents whose name...
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Funds For The SNAP Senior Program
     Councilmember David I. Weprin (D-Hollis), Chairman of the City Council Finance Committee, presented a $100,000 check recently to the administration and senior center members of the Services Now for Adult Persons (SNAP).
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Depression Era Kids From Astoria
To Reunite At Riccardo’s
By John Toscano
     Tomorrow around noontime, some 50 senior citizens, many of whom haven’t seen or talked with one another in nearly half a century, will gather at Riccardo’s to share some good old times, renew acquaintances and enjoy each other’s company.
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