Pass 2 Bills Targeting Domestic Terror Acts
BY JOHN TOSCANO
      Terrorism on the home front was confronted in two bills passed by the House of Representatives recently.
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Queens Library Underfunded; Comrie Bill Would Correct Inequity
BY JOHN TOSCANO
      The Queens Borough Public Library is the busiest library system in the city, Queens Borough President Helen Marshall often states proudly. She also notes frequently that the borough library gets the smallest share of city dollars.
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Bd. 7 Is Skeptical Of MTA Fare Hike
BY RICHARD GENTILVISO
      Eight public hearings, one scheduled in Flushing for November 7, give people their first opportunity to tell the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) what they think of proposed raises in transit fares and bridge and tunnel tolls next year.
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Gennaro, Weprin Gain In Water Rate Fight
      The campaign by City Councilmembers David Weprin and James Gennaro against huge water rate increases appears to be achieving success, as the board is seeking revenues from sources other than beleaguered homeowners.
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DA Brown Up For Re-Election On Tuesday; Judgeship Races Also On Ballot
BY JOHN TOSCANO
      Queens voters will be presented with an extremely light ballot on next Tuesday, November 6, Election Day. The only major public office to be decided is that of District Attorney, and the incumbent, Richard A. Brown has no opposition in his bid for a fifth four-year term.
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