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...
The New York Mets tried to put Monday’s last Home Opener at Shea 5-2 loss to the Phillies behind them.
Mets manager Willie Randolph sent right hander Mike Pelfrey up against the Phillies to stop the Mets 3 game losing streak. Charlie Manuel countered with Kyle Kendrick (1-0)
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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.
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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...
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...
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 t... More...
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...
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 Cent... More...
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...
"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...
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. Un... More...
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