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McCarthy Refutes Gang Rumors In Slaying
BY RICHARD GENTILVISO
     A recent shooting in the 114th Police Precinct, reported as gang-related by the
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108th Precinct Cops Nab Suspected Serial Burglar
BY THOMAS COGAN
     Three officers assigned to the 108th Police Precinct were named Cop of the Month at the March meeting of the 108th Police Precinct Community Council. All the award recipients were cited for their efforts in arresting a possible serial burglar on St. Patrick's Day. The precinct commander's crime
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Bryant Grad Set To Attend West Point
     Since 10th grade, Raoul Heugas Jr. has wanted to attend the United States
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Budget Talks Going On, But Film/TV Rebate Looks Solid
BY JOHN TOSCANO
     While Governor George Pataki, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno are in the middle of negotiations on the 2006-2007 state budget, one item they will not have to deal with is the film and television industry's successful tax rebate program for shows filmed in Ne
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Gianaris, 'Idol' Star Maroulis Are Guests At Greek Parade
     Assemblymember Michael Gianaris and Constantine Maroulis, "American Idol" finalist,
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Corner Renamed For Sal Anzalone
     City Councilmember Eric Gioia joined other local leaders and
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114th Pct. Executes 7th Search Warrant of 2006
     Two nuisance abatement warrants and the seventh search warrant of 2006 were executed in the 114th Police Precinct under the direct supervision of Deputy Inspector Brian McCarthy, 114th Precinct commanding officer.
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William J. Heinrich Dies, Was Dancer, NASCAR Fan
     William J. Heinrich, a lifelong resident of Long Island City and Astoria, died on Mar. 27, 2006. He was 82 years old.
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Cap Marks New Era For Mets' 2006 Season
     The world's largest inflatable Mets cap made its debut last week. The cap, size 61-1/4, 14 feet tall and 16 feet wide, was inflated on top of a water tower on a Manhattan building facing the Queensboro Bridge on March 30. Mr. Met, the animated symbol of the baseball team that makes its home at Que
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Opening Day At Shea Stadium
     Exuberant fans from Queens College at Mets opening game.
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Sabini Hosts Women's History Month Event
     Senator John Sabini held his First Annual Women's History Month Event on March 25 aimed at honoring "Women of Distinction" in his District. The Senate holds such an event in the Capitol each year, however, notable women are disqualified from recognition by the Republican Majority if they are repre
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Queens Lawmakers Like The Budget
BY JOHN TOSCANO
     Queens lawmakers in Albany serving in both houses and affiliated with both parties were solidly on board with their respective leaders in voting for the bipartisan budget fashioned by Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno.
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T H E p u l p i t
     Atonement Lutheran: +Apr. 13, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service.
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MLHS Offers Smart Saturdays
     Martin Luther H.S. (MLHS) is hosting Smart Saturdays this spring. Smart Saturdays, an enrichment program for elementary school students, is intended to expand children's horizons and allow exploration of new frontiers through fun, hands-on, exciting learning sessions and day trips throughout New Y
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Chometz Collection In CB8, April 12
     The Department of Sanitation will provide special pre-Passover trash pickup for all homeowners living in Hillcrest, Utopia Estates, Jamaica Estates, Holliswood and Kew Gardens Hills.
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St. Demetrios Basketball Teams Are Champions
BY LENA VARIS
     For the junior and senior boys' basketball teams at St. Demetrios Greek American High School of Astoria, the 2005-2006 Metropolitan Greek Orthodox Basketball League (MGOBL) season turned out to be dramatic and ultimately triumphant. Both teams demonstrated once again that commitment, teamwork and
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Spring Comes To Queens County Farm
BY DIANA SANDERS
     Nothing is quite like a beautiful sunny day, especially after a long, hard winter that overstayed its welcome. Spring is finally here along with the rainy yet mild month of April whose showers promise to bloom into beautiful May.
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Peter Meyer Is Commerce Bank Senior Vice President
     Commerce Bank (NYSE:CBH), "America's Most Convenient Bank," has promoted Peter M. Meyer to senior vice president. Meyer leads all retail and commercial banking activities for Commerce in Brooklyn and Queens.
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Cherish The Ladies
Sat April 15, 2006  8 pm
     An exhilarating blend of Irish folk music and dance, with dazzling footwork by world-class step dancers plus brilliant vocal and instrumental work, all served up with infectious enthusiasm! The most sought-after Irish-American group in Celtic music history. For information call 718-7600064.
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Queens Lutheran School Holds Fundraiser
     On March 4 the first annual fundraiser for Queens Lutheran School was held at the Crystal Palace in Astoria. Assemblymember Michael Gianaris was honored for the donation of a flagpole. Special thanks for the carpeting, painting, roof repairs, Internet hookup and security camera with monitor were giv
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Courthouse Restaurant Closes Its Doors
     A Kew Gardens institution closed last Friday, March 31. The Courthouse Restaurant, for 23 years home away from home for judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, witnesses, defendants, police and court officers and some prominent figures in notable court cases, hung out a sign reading "It's Over" an
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All Aboard The Seven Line
BY GLORIA SANDERS
     Our next stop on the "International Express" brings us to Hunters Point, named after George Hunter, the owner of this part of the area in 1825.
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Niarchos Foundation Gets Hellenic Societies' Award
     On the occasion of the 185th anniversary of Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire, the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York honored the Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation, an international philanthropic organization, with its Liberty Award. The award was conferred on Saturday, April
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