Editorial
Labor Day Celebrates All American Workers
      For a long time the debate over why and how two New York City Firefighters lost their lives battling a conflagration at the abandoned Deutsche Bank Building across the street from Ground Zero will go on. One fact is indisputable, however- Joseph Graffagnino and Robert Beddia died doing work that ...
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Stay Safe On Labor Day
To The Editor:
      This Labor Day weekend, as you kick back to enjoy the weekend with family and friends, remember to celebrate responsibly if your plans include alcohol. Whether you're at a barbecue or out on the water, be sure to designate a driver or a skipper if your celebrations will include alcohol.
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Wants More Trees
To The Editor:
      Two years ago, I participated in the tree census in Queens. I spent five days in sweltering summer heat walking around the neighborhood near Francis Lewis Boulevard, counting nearly 270 trees. Most of them were in good shape, but there were some that are in need of heavy pruning or removal complet...
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Don't Blame Workers
To The Editor:
      It really is about time to stop criticizing the unsafe conditions at the former Deutsche Bank. Fire inspectors were supposed to "inspect" this building every 15 days. That never happened! They were supposed to have a plan of attack to combat the fire. That never happened!
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Backs Obama
To the Editor:
      I think it's worth noting, and this gets left out often, that U.S. Senator [Barack] Obama (D-Illinois) has held elected office for longer than either U.S. Senator [Hilary] Clinton (D-New York) or former Senator [John] Edwards (D-North Carolina), he was just a state senator for much of that time.
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Stay Alert, Stay Safe
To The Editor:
      As regards the recent attack on a young woman that took place this past week [August 12], first off, let us wish her a speedy recovery and grant the police Godspeed that the perpetrator is caught ASAP. Second, let us as a community and individuals both, not let this piece of garbage affect our li...
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Hails Cemetery Vols
To The Editor:
      The Martin's Field Conservancy would like to thank the wonderful young people from Councilman John Liu's Youth Action Team for their splendid volunteer work at Martin's Field Memorial Park on Friday, August 17, 2007.
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