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P.S. 307 Opens In Corona
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein last week announced that 18 new school buildings with 11,471 classroom seats will open their doors to students across New York City for the 2008-09 school year. "This is the biggest school construction plan in our city's history and it is changing the shape of our school system," Bloomberg said. More...
Dinkins Honored At US Open
By Dan Miller

Surrounded by Governor David Paterson, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former Mayor Edward I. Koch, city Comptroller William Thompson, Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum, Jane Brown Grimes, USTA President and Chairman of the Board, and hundreds of friends, elected officials, tennis officials and sports fans, former Mayor David Dinkins grew teary-eyed as he acknowledged a pathway to the East Wing of the Billie Jean King USTA Tennis Center having been named in his honor. More...

 Community Calendar
• Gazette Calendar Of Events
9/11 Sep. 11, 1 p.m., St. Michael's Cemetery, September 11 Memorial Service & Dedication of First Responders Monument, 72-02 Astoria Blvd., East Elmhurst; 718.278.3240. Sep. 11, 7:30 p.m. More...
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 Political Page
• article has image Primary Elections Next Tuesday; Mayor Urged To End Term Speculation
The primary contests to be on the ballot next Tuesday in Queens has been reduced to three challenges to Democratic incumbents, and there's a possibility the list will be reduced further because as we write there are still candidate challenges going on in the courts. More...
• Primary Endorsements
• article has image Schumer, Maloney: Economy Is In Worse Shape Now Than In 2000
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 Restaurant of the Week
• Restaurant of the Week
BRASILLIANVILLE CAFÉ & GRILL 43-12 34th Avenue, Astoria 718.472.0090
S ample some of Brazil's best dishes and famous barbecued meats at Brasillianaille Café & Grill, located on 34th Avenue in Astoria. More...
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 Seniors
• article has image The Savvy Senior
Seniors Need Vaccinations, Too!
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently read that there are a variety of vaccinations that can help protect seniors. Can you tell me what they are and what Medicare pays for? Booster Bob Dear Bob: Most people think that vaccinations are just for kids, but adults, especially seniors, need their shots, too. Here's what you should know. More...
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 Health Care
• Child Health Plus Coverage Expanded
Governor David A. Paterson has reminded New York families that effective Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, all of New York's uninsured children will be eligible for moderate or no-cost healthcare coverage, thanks to a recent expansion of Child Health Plus, New York state's health insurance program for children. More...
• Poor Teen Sleep Habits May Raise Blood Pressure
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 Editorials
• Editorial
2008-09 School Year Gets Off To Good Start
Yesterday was the first day of the 2008- 09 academic year for students attending public schools in New York City. Today, September 3, students at parochial schools in the Archdiocese of New York headed back to their classrooms. Classes for students at all other schools public, private charter and parochial, have either started or will begin shortly. More...
• Remember 9/11
• Say No To FedEx
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 Features
• article has image UCCA Gets New Board Member, Counsel
Last Thursday, members of the board of the United Community Civic Association met at Central, 20-30 Steinway St., Astoria and nominated Maureen Allen, Democratic state committee member and president of the Jackson Heights Kiwanis, to the board. Allen will be installed as a board member at the UCCA meeting of October 2. More...
• article has image St. Michael's Dedicates First Responders Monument
• article has image Anti-Crime Program Helps Prevent Crime For 20+ Years
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 Sports
• article has image Oct. 3 Tee Off And Help A Kid
On Friday, October 3, the third annual Achilles Mavromatis Memorial Golf Classic will tee off at the Douglaston Golf Course, 63-30 Marathon Pkwy. in Bayside. All, proceeds will benefit the not-for-profit Greek Children's Fund, whose resources go to Greek, Cypriot and Greek-American children battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. More...
• article has image McDonald's, WFAN Kick Off Monday Quarterback Game
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