Will Bloomberg Run? If So, For What?
      Despite repeated denials that he has any thoughts on or ambition to run for president of the United States or any office higher than the one he holds now, Mayor Michael Bloomberg was invited last week to share a national ticket and has been encouraged to run for governor of ...
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Gianaris Brings Literacy Garden to P.S. 84
      Assemblymember and P.S. 84 graduate Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria), together with the Power Authority of New York, secured funds that allow P.S.
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OK Bill To Boost Anti-Terror Funds For Firefighters, Cops
      The House of Representatives approved legislation last week which, according to Congressmember Joseph Crowley, supports first responders and increases funding for homeland security.
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Vallone Welcomes Spitzer's DNA Reform
      Governor Eliot Spitzer's addition of nearly every convicted criminal to the state's DNA database was hailed by City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. that assures a greater degree of justice for everyone. "DNA is an important crimefighting tool that is more accurate and easy...
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LIC 'Brownfield' Comments Wanted Now to June 18
      The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is currently reviewing a draft Remedial Work Plan (RWP) to remedy environmental conditions at the Queens Plaza Residential Development, 28-10 Jackson Ave., Long Island City as described in an application su...
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Spitzer et al. Endorse Clinton; Rudy Still Gets Scrutinized
BY JOHN TOSCANO
      Standing on the steps of the statehouse in Albany, Governor Eliot Spitzer and a bevy of Democratic officials from throughout the state on Monday endorsed Senator Hillary Clinton for president, giving her a nudge toward the White House.
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