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Mortgage Scam Warning
With foreclosures on the rise, and scams targeting foreclosure victims being reported more than ever, City Councilmember Eric Gioia (D-Long Island City) was joined by representatives of the Neighborhood Economic Advocacy Development Project (NEDAP), and Communities Homeowners and Neighbors Gaining Economic Rights (CHANGER), a Brooklyn-based community group, More...
DOT
By Thomas Cogan

At the March meeting of Community Board 2, Maura McCarthy, Queens Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, made a presentation about how DOT means to improve conditions for pedestrians on Jackson Avenue at the Pulaski Bridge. She was seeking approval of the plan, saying that if it could be gained, DOT would be ready to proceed, and safe pedestrian crosswalks could be completed in a few weeks. More...

Pay Property Taxes, Avoid Legal Troubles

If you are behind in your property taxes and/or water and sewer bills, now is the time to clear them up. More...

 Community Calendar
• Gazette Calendar Of Events
Community Meetings Associations Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14, Jun. 11, 7 p.m., United Forties Civic Association; St. Theresa, Parish Center, Rectory Basement, 50-22 45th St., Woodside; 718.392.0416. Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14, Jun. 11., 7:30 p.m. More...
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 Political Page
• article has image Liu's Surprise Move Shakes Up Comptroller's Race Dynamics
And then there were three—three Queens pols, that is—in the race for city comptroller after City Councilmember John Liu, of Flushing, entered this year's contest for the city's chief fiscal officer. Already in the race were Councilmembers David Weprin of Hollis, and Melinda Katz of Forest Hills. More...
• article has image Liu Announces Run For Comptroller
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 Restaurant of the Week
• article has image Legendary London Lennies
Gazette Restaurant of the Week • March 11, 2009
L ondon Lennies is part of what makes New York so unique. This legendary seafood restaurant got its start on Woodhaven Blvd. in 1959 after moving its roots from a modest fish 'n' chips shop in London. Today, the Barnes Family runs London Lennies with a total commitment to quality and serving the community that it loves. More...
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 Editorials
• Film Tax Credit Can Bring Big Payoff
As of March 1, more than 13,000 people signed a petition urging Governor David Paterson to restore the funding for the New York State Tax Credit program for television and motion pictures. We hope he will pay attention to it. The tax credit program started under then Governor George Pataki in 2004, allocating $685 million in credits through 2013. More...
• Thanks For The Memories
• Designate A Driver
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 Features
• article has image Crowley Applauds House OK Of 'Save Their Homes' Act
The Barack Obama presidential administration's plan to aid homeowners struggling to save their homes and stabilize the housing market will enable responsible homeowners in Queens and The Bronx to secure more affordable mortgages and keep their homes, Congressmember Joseph Crowley stated, following House passage of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. More...
• article has image Maloney Bill Seeks Transparency In $700 B Bank Bailout
• article has image Female District Managers Honored At Boro Cab't
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 Sports
• article has image St. John
The Red Storm (13th seed in the tournament) from Jamaica Estates, faced rival Georgetown Hoyas (12th seed) in the first round of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, March 10. The game began at 2 p.m., the second of 15 games that will determine the Big East champion. The tournament winner will earn an automatic bid to the March Madness NCAA Championship field of 64. More...
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