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Pricing Plan Nixed
Democratic Assemblymembers from Queens, who were strongly opposed to Mayor Michael Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan, played a major role in leading Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to decide against bringing the plan up for a vote before Monday's deadline, effectively killing the deal. More...
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Mets Defeat Phillies, 8-2 In Home Night Game Opener

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Mets Drop Home Opener To Phillies, 5-2

By Dan Miller The Mets sent Oliver Perez (1-0) to face Jamie Moyer (0-0) and the Philadelphia Phillies in this 45th and final opening day at Shea Stadium. The Mets will open the 2009 MLB season at their new home, Citi Field, seen under construction just beyond the centerfield wall. Carlos Delgado brought the Mets Opening Day fans to their feet by hitting a home run against the lower part of the Shea Stadium scoreboard in the bottom of the second inning, giving the Mets the first score of the game and a 1-0 lead. The Mets scored again in the bottom of the fourth on hits by Carlos Beltran, Delgado and Jose Pagan, loading the bases. Pagan followed with a ground out fielder More...

 Community Calendar
• Gazette Calendar Of Events
Apr. 22 Earth Day; May 1 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, May Day; May 5 Cinco de Mayo; May 8 VE Day, Independence Day (Israel); May 9 Victory Day (Russia); May 11 Mother's Day; May 15 Independence Day (Paraguay), May 17 Armed Forces Day (U.S. More...
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 Political Page
• article has image Queens Republicans To Offer More Challenges To Dems This Year
Fulfilling his promise to field more candidates in Queens elections, Phil Ragusa, the borough Republican Party leader, recently announced three more challengers to Democratic incumbents in state legislative races. More...
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 Restaurant of the Week
• article has image DONATO'S RESTAURANT AND PIZZA
50-22 39th Avenue, Woodside 718.507.4591
c elebrating nearly 9 years in Woodside, Donato's Italian Restaurant and Pizza epitomizes the neighborhood Italian restaurant. The secret to owner Pablo Donato's success is in the delicious home style Italian dishes, the cozy dining room, warm hospitality and the friendly, attentive wait staff that makes every guest feel like a VIP. More...
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 Seniors
• Senior Spotlight By John Toscano
Stavisky Says Budget May Have Healthcare Improvements For Seniors
Democratic members of the state senate report that they are confident that when the 2008-09 state budget is passed, it will include an important new benefit for seniors that will reduce their prescription drug costs. More...
• article has image Seniors See Performance At QTIP
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 Health Care
• article has image Mount Sinai Queens Certified As Queens' 1st Stroke Center
Mount Sinai Hospital Queens has earned the Joint Commission Certification as a Primary Stroke Center after an onsite review during March 2008. Mount Sinai Hospital Queens is the first and only hospital in Queens to receive this designation, which it shares with The Mount Sinai Hospital Stroke Center in Manhattan. More...
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 Editorials
• Editorial
Congestion Pricing Deserves Its Demise
The City Council last Tuesday passed Mayor Michael Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan by a vote of 30 to 20. On Monday, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, bowing to the wishes of Assembly Democrats in conference, refused to let it come to the floor for debate. Congestion pricing is dead. More...
• Unique Presidential Race
• Parade Missed The Point
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 Features
• article has image Vallone Votes 'No' On Congestion Pricing
"Kudos to you, Mr. Councilman," United Community Civic Association (UCCA) President Rose Marie Poveromo, said, praising City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. for his vote against congestion pricing. "I said no," Vallone said. "I'm not going to sell out my community. More...
• article has image Lawmakers Join In Greek Independence Day Parade
• article has image Wedding Reception Was A Knockout
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 Sports
• article has image Forest Hills Little League Baseball 2008 Season Opens
On Saturday April 5, City Councilmember Melinda Katz joined the leaders of the Forest Hills Youth Activities Association, the Forest Hills Little League, the American Legion and hundreds of young baseball players and their families to officially open the 2008 Little League season in Forest Hills. Under the guiding hands of the FHYAA, the Little League began its fifth decade of service to the youth of Forest Hills and surrounding communities. This year, the FHYAA will offer a summer instructional baseball camp at its Fleet Street fields in Forest Hills where youngsters can learn proper throwing mechanics, batting instruction, fielding technique, pitching mechanics and baseball conditioning. More...
• article has image Mets Drop Home Opener To Phillies, 5-2
• article has image Councilwoman Melinda Katz threw out first pitch for the Katz’s Komets
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