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Editorials January 9, 2008
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Free Up Universal Pre-K $
      Universal pre-kindergarten is the law in New York state. But although $446 million has been allocated for pre-K services statewide, $88 million is still unused. Of the $249 million sent to New York City by the state this year for pre-kindergarten, $25 million is not being spent, according to state...
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77th-Ditmars Light Coming
      A copy of the following letter was received by the Gazette. The Department recently completed its study regarding the need for additional traffic controls at the intersection of 77th Street and Ditmars Boulevard. We are pleased to inform you that a traffic signal has been approved at this loc...
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Points Out Error
      To The Editor: This is a belated comment on Thomas Cogan's article covering the Community Board 1 cabinet meeting (Health, Traffic Signals Highlight Board 1 Cabinet, Western Queens Gazette, Nov. 21, 2007, page 28), which included coverage of my presentation on Two Coves Garden. There were a co...
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Refutes Parent's Assertions
      To The Editor: I was appalled to read in your newspaper a letter, written by a parent whose child attends Steinway, I.S. 141, NASA Middle School, in which he/she bluntly questions my honesty, sincerity and level of participation at the school. For the record, Mr. Anthony B.
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Landmarking Rules Needed
      To The Editor: There is a gentleman who regularly writes letters to the editor condemning landmarking. He feels that homeowners' rights are being taken away because when a building is landmarked, a property owner needs to obtain consent from the Landmarks Preservation Commission for any exterior...
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Resolved: No Resolutions
      To The Editor: What's all this nonsense about making resolutions in 2008? Haven't we learned yet that we do not say or do anything unless we give our full consent? Don't blame your spouse, friend or neighbor for putting the wrong words into your mouth.
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Hails Airline Bill
      To The Editor: It is with elation that I write and share my thoughts with fellow readers of the Gazette. I applaud our Assemblymember Michael Gianaris for his advocacy and devotion and concern in passing the [Airline] Passenger's Bill of Rights.
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No NAU!
      To The Editor: Our press continues to misinform and un-inform us when we are not apprised of a very real threat to our freedom. The threat is the North American Union (NAU). Global elites have determined to merge our nation into a super-state where unelected bureaucrats, rather than our Congress,...
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