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BY RICHARD GENTILVISO BY RICHARD GENTILVISO Congressmember Carolyn Maloney has joined forces with state Senator George Onorato, Assemblymember Michael Gianaris and City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. in the fight to stop the sale by Con Ed of 21 acres on 20th Avenue to Steel Equities for a proposed FedEx ground faci... More ... Bd. 2 Looks At Landmarks, Consumer Affairs, Bike Lanes BY THOMAS COGAN Community Board 2's May meeting had six items that had to be brought to a vote: four Landmark Preservation Commission applications, a Consumer Affairs application and a Department of Transportation presentation on the Vernon Boulevard-East River Greenway. Six items, and, as it turned out, seven vo... More ... On the brief side... Major Disabled Rights Bill OK'd By House Advocates of legal protections for the disabled scored a major victory last week when Congress overwhelmingly passed legislation expanding the civil rights of the disabled and restoring some rights that had been lost through United States Supreme Court dec... More ... No Sanitation Service Friday, July 4 The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced that in observance of Independence Day, there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Friday, July 4. In addition, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance ... More ...
To a generation reared on video games, iPods and computers, an old-school game like foosball wouldn't seem to have much appeal for children between the ages of six and 18. Based on the reaction to the donation of a brand new foosball table to the Salah M. More ...
The Fresh Meadows Knitters and Crochet'ers Club started at the Fresh Meadows branch of the Queens Borough Public Library about a year ago. One of the library's customers suggested the club, and it has been a huge success. Every week, some 20 men and women get together to knit, crochet and socializ... More ... Young Serves As Speaker Pro Tempore Recently Assemblymember Ellen Young acted as the first Asian American to officiate over the New York State Assembly during legislative session as Speaker Pro Tempore. More ... When in the course of human events... Taxation without representation! That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America who were forced to pay taxes to England's King George III with no representation in Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell any signs of rebellion, and repeated attempts by th... More ...
For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation's unity, as well as a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. Here are the highlights of its unique history. *On June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress passed an Act to establish an official flag for th... More ...
Alittle rain on Monday, June 30 didn't stop some 14,000 people of all ages from carrying lawn chairs and umbrellas to the Astoria Park waterfront between the Hell Gate and Triborough Bridges to enjoy the Pre- Independence Day Celebration, featuring an evening of Big Band music with the Glenn Mil... More ... Movies On The Waterfront Come to Astoria Park Pop some corn, grab a blanket or chair and bring the kids to Astoria Park on Monday evenings this summer. The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) is presenting a series of free, outdoor movies featuring box office blockbusters. More ...
Artwork by Barbara E. Leven and Elan M. Ferguson in a group exhibit entitled "The Printed World Through Women's Eyes" and a sample of Carol Marino's photographic collection, "Soul Musicians in the 90's", is on display in the second floor gallery at the Long Island City branch of the Queens Borough... More ... Women and Work This job training program is being offered through Queens College. The City University of New York (CUNY) Women and Work (W&W) is a free 15-week, job- and life-skills training program that prepares women for the work place. If you need to work, but think you're not work ready, then you need Women... More ... The Pulpit Compiled by Susan Cleary Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Saints' Church: •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps marching band, boys/girls ages 7-17, 43- 12 46th St., Sunnyside; band information, 718.786.4141; rectory 718.729.8523. More ...
BY RICHARD GENTILVISO Neil Soni said he wants to leave his business, House of Spices, to his son one day. Joseph Ardizzone, age 75, said he wants to continue living in his house on Willets Point Boulevard. Sidestepping the thorny issue of eminent domain while a large, noisy demonstration took place outside its doors, ... More ... Con Edison Introduces Greener Vehicle Fleet To enhance its commitment to environmental excellence, Con Edison announced this past Tuesday, June 24, that the company is increasing the use of environmentally friendly biodiesel fuel in its truck fleet and expanding its acquisition of green vehicles. More ...
Frank O'Hagan was named vice president and investment officer at Ridgewood Savings Bank on June 25. He succeeds Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer James J. Korona. On the retirement of Ridgewood Savings Bank Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer James J. More ... 114th Precinct Blotter Man Throws Bottle, Is Charged With Assault COMPILED BY LINDA J. WILSON The month of July in the 114th Police Precinct began with a 40-year-old Asian male being charged with reckless endangerment and harassment after he threw a bottle at a victim after having a dispute. More ... Cops Continue Fireworks Crackdown BY LIZ GOFF Police officials this week are alerting city dwellers to avoid losing their freedom for illegal fireworks displays on local streets. Anyone caught by police purchasing, displaying, storing or lighting illegal fireworks this weekend will be arrested and put through the system- without exception. More ... Borough-Wide Blotter COMPILED BY LIZ GOFF 102nd Precinct Hunt Suspect In Fatal Stabbing Queens detectives are seeking help from the public to identify and locate the suspect(s) who fatally stabbed a Richmond Hill man on June 23. Police said the 24-year-old victim was stabbed once in the chest during an argument on 112th Street near Ja... More ... |
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