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Danger in Queens, But Nobody Cares!
     Have you ever witnessed a serious accident and not tried to do something to help those who were injured? Probably not! Have you ever passed a smoking fire and not think about reporting it to the fire department? Unlikely! Have you ever passed an opened electrical power transformer box with large fr
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City’s Suit Against Major Gun Makers Based On Vallone Sponsored Law
     A new gun control law authored by City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. and used as the basis of a lawsuit brought by the Bloomberg mayoral administration against several major gun manufacturers and distributors was given the go-ahead in Brooklyn federal court
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Bogus Goods Siphon Profits From Year-End Shopping Sprees
     Expressing concern that New York state is poised to lose billions of dollars in income during the year-end holiday shopping season because of the counterfeit goods trade, state Senator Frank Padavan declared,
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Burglary Brings Calls For Taking Precautions
     A woman was asleep in her bedroom at 31-17 Crescent St. when she was awakened by a loud noise early on Sunday, December 4. She picked up her phone and walked into her living room, where she saw a man she did not know going though her pocketbook. She ran from the apartment and called 911. Officers fr
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Bush Panel’s Income Tax Proposals Take ‘Billions’ From NYC Taxpayers
     Declaring that the proposals of President George W. Bush
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Items of Interest For QNS Businesses/Residents…
     LaGuardia Community College: Workforce1 Career Center provides employers with qualified staff from entry-level workers to skilled professionals. E-mail kfanning@lagcc.cuny.edu, or call 718-609-2117 for more information.
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Hillary, Crowley Assail Lifting Ban On Sharp Tools On Aircraft
     United States Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Congressmember Joseph Crowley lashed out last week at Transportation Security Administration plans to lift the ban on scissors, screwdrivers and other sharp objects brought onto airplanes in passengers
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GOP Faces Gloomy Scenario In Next Year’s Races
     When Governor Nelson Rockefeller died in 1973, the completion of his term by Lieutenant Governor Malcolm Wilson saw the end of 16 years of Republican domination of the state political scene and the legislature. For most of the Rockefeller years, the Assembly and State Senate were also controlled by
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Pirro May Be Left Out In Cold
     Given the recent experiences of two Democratic candidates for major offices who failed to build any early momentum in their campaigns and eventually suffered embarrassing defeats, it would seem to be a good idea for Jeanine Pirro to forget about challenging United States Senator Hillary Rodham Clint
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GOP Brawl For Gov Nomination
     The state Republican Party
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Officer’s Integrity Earns Cop Of The Month Award
     At the November meeting of the 108th Police Precinct Community Council, the precinct was hailed as the safest in the city. That claim, which had been made previously, was tested during the month by two killings, one of them the topic of wide media coverage for several days. In addition, Precinct Com
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Holiday Mail Deadlines, Guidelines, Package Tips & Extra Hours At Queens Post Offices
     The Postal Service expects a very busy holiday mail season and their goal is to provide quick, easy and convenient holiday service.
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Gianaris Hails Law Which Protects Young Asthmatics
     Children with asthma, which is a leading chronic ailment, will receive much added protection under a new law which requires schools to have extra inhalers for students who lose their own inhalers or leave them at home.
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All Abord The 7 Line By Gloria Sanders
     Many neighborhoods in New York City are connected by various subway lines. The carrier of the most culturally diverse group of passengers is unquestionably the No. 7 train, making 18 stops in Queens, the most ethnic county in America, before it runs under the East River to Grand Central Station, Fi
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Electronic Recycling Events Dec. 10/Jan. 8
     Recycling works! Approximately 4,300 New Yorkers participated in the October electronics recycling events sponsored by the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY).
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Constantino Recognized By Share ing & Careing
     More than 550 people attended the SHAREing & CAREing 11th anniversary benefit and fundraising silent auction at Riccardo
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Hypertension Education Initiative Targeting NYC’s Asian-Americans
     New York City Councilmember John Liu and other prominent members of New York
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Board 2 Hears Of Progress At Queens West
     Alex Federbush, president of Queens West Development Corporation, spoke for a few minutes before the December meeting of Community Board 2, bringing attendees up to date on the huge building projects that are currently taking place, and which will continue to develop for some time to come, beside th
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Vallone: Slap Life Terms On Sexual Predators Convicted For 2nd Time
     City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr., a leading advocate of tougher sex offender legislation, last week urged New York State to adopt a Florida law which imprisons second-time offenders for life.
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     Atonement Lutheran:
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Focusing On Healthy Kids
Tommy G. Thompson Delivers Keynote Speech
     Tommy G. Thompson, former Secretary, United States Department of Health and Human Services, delivered the keynote address at the YMCA of Greater New York
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In Omar We Trust!
Met GM Minaya Keeps Things Hot This Winter
     The New York Mets
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‘A Garden In The City’
     The Queens Historical Society has announced its Winter 2005-2006 slide lecture series at its Flushing headquarters, Kingsland Homestead. The Homestead is located 2 1/2 blocks from downtown Flushing at 143-35 37th Avenue between Parsons Boulevard and Bowne Street.
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‘Glass House’ Draws Praise And Price Bids
     Fo rty years ago, two 10-year-old boys watched a most unusual structure being built across the street from the field where they played soccer in Astoria Park. Tony Argento and Demetrius Partridge couldn
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One-Time Sunnyside Resident Judy Holliday Honored
     Ju dy Holliday, comedienne, actress and singer, died of cancer in early June 1965, two weeks short of her 44th birthday. Forty years and six months later, on a cold, bright Saturday, December 3, a special tribute was conducted in Sunnyside: the unveiling of a plaque at 39-45 44th St., stating that
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Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre Performs Stravinsky’s “Firebird”
     The Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre will perform at Queens Theatre in the Park, the premier indoor performing arts center of Queens, located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and on Sunday, December 18 at 3 pm.
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‘The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada' Premiere with Tommy Lee Jones
     Museum of the Moving Image will present the New York premiere of
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Santa Claus Is Coming To Queens
     It is that time of year again. The Christmas season is known for its lavish decorations, the eggnog, the presents, and of course, the man himself, Old St. Nick. Santa is the most important part of Christmas
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Tree Lights Glow In Neighborhood’s Hearts
     Although the neighborhood of Sunnyside may be small, its size does not diminish the value of its large heart and the camaraderie among its neighbors. On Tuesday, November 29 at 6 p.m., residents joined together in the Joseph Sabba Park located on 49th Street and Queens Boulevard, to celebrate the be
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Christmas, Chanukkah, Kwanzaa Safety Tips
     A Christmas tree can be a sight to behold. When considering a natural tree buy only a fresh tree, one on which the needles don
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Glad Tidings To All
     Start celebrating Christmas December 10 with the yearly Christmas sale at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31-18 37th St., Astoria. While shopping and munching on goodies you can sing along with the Christmas carols being played and kids
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Martin Luther HS Honors Three Alumni Of The Year Alumni
     Martin Luther High School recently honored three graduates with Alumni of the Year Awards at the school
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Martin Smoak Performs Tribute To Bobby Darin
     Singer Marty Smoak brought his nightclub act,
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Astoria Library Celebrates Centennial
     La st Friday, Astoria Library, one of the Carnegie libraries in Queens, celebrated its centennial, a year and a few days after the actual date it turned 100. Library officials and politicians joined with entertainers, interested citizens and children to make dedicatory remarks, share a birthday cake
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Rev. Anastasios Diakovasilis Presents Poetry Reading
     Father Anastasios reciting his poetry.
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