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December 27, 2006 / Front Page

Hevesi’s Fall Took Just 93 Days

BY JOHN TOSCANO

It took Alan Hevesi 35 years to build a career that brought him into the 2006 election campaign as a sure bet for re-election to a second term as state comptroller. More...

Community Calendar

Calendar of Events

Celebrate Christmas until Jan. 6, and Kwanzaa until Jan. 1 More...

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Restaurant of the Week

Portofino Ristorante Is Perfect For Celebrations

109-32 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills 718.261.1239

by Teresa Barile

W e conclude a year of reviewing the fabulous dining in Queens with one of our longtime favorites, Portofino in Forest Hills. Portofino has been at its prominent location on Queens Boulevard and Ascan Avenue for the last 33 years. More...

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Movie Review

Top Movies Of 2006

BY EDWARD J. URBANOWSKI

2006 was a year of highs and lows at the multiplex. This fast wrapup may aid in determining which of these titles to either see (for those that are still at large) or purchase (for those available on home video). More...

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Editorials

Editorial

New Year

The only New Year More...

Still Reason To Rejoice To The Editor: The letter that began More...

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Star Journal

Easter Rebellion Dead Recalled In December 1916

Get into a conversation with a longtime Queens resident and you More...

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Political Page

Maloney Gets Top Committee Spot

Ending the year on a bright note, Congressmember Carolyn Maloney announced that she has been named vice chair of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), which is chaired by United States Senator Charles Schumer. More...

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Seniors

Senior Spotlight By John Toscano

Historic Program To End Homelessness For Veterans

A historic agreement between the City of New York and the United States Veterans More...

Councilmembers Tour NORCS

Councilmembers Weprin, Arroyo and Vacca toured NORC facilities in Queens to see firsthand the wide range of services available to seniors. More...

Managing Your Medications

Dear Savvy Senior, My 71-year-old mother is having a hard time managing and remembering all the different medications she has to take, and I More...

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Features

Homeless Count Comes To Queens

BY RICHARD GENTILVISO

Among the 3,843 homeless people counted as living on the streets of New York City last year only 66 were found in Queens, making it the borough with the fewest. The city More...

HOPE 2007 Seeks Vols

The city Department of Homeless Services is seeking volunteers to participate in its annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE 2007) on January 29. More...

Out-Of-State Car Registrations Cost ‘Millions’: Lafayette Says

BY JOHN TOSCANO

During the past two years, car owners from Pennsylvania have ignored parking tickets that amount to $24 million in nonpayments, according to a state Department of Investigation report. More...

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