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Tennis World Meets At US Open
The best and the brightest of the tennis world gathered at the US Tennis Association (USTA) Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on Monday, August 31 for opening ceremonies at one of the most prestigious events in international athletic competitions. More...
Jets Defeat Eagles, 38-27, In Pre-Season Finale
By Dan Miller

Rookie Quarterback Mark Sanchez led the New York Jets to a final preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles and their newly acquired quarterback, Michael Vick, on Thursday night, September 3, at Giants Stadium by a 38-27 score. More...

Borough-Wide Blotter

Meat-Cleaver Muggers Busted A man swinging a meat cleaver and his knife-wielding accomplice were busted last week after they robbed a man walking along a Maspeth street, police said. More...

 Community Calendar
• Gazette Calendar Of Events
9/11 'We Will Never Forget' Sep. 10, 7:30 p.m., United Community Civic Association/Port Authority of NY&NJ, 9/11 Memorial Candlelight Ceremony; McManus Memorial Park, 81st Street & Grand Central Service Road, Astoria Heights. More...
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 Political Page
• article has image Late Endorsements May Mean Close Primary Races
With primary elections just 13 days away, several late endorsements which could affect close races were reported last week. In the expected-to-be close Democratic Party primary in the 25th Council District (Jackson Heights), school teacher and gay advocate Daniel Dromm has received an important endorsement from former Assemblymember Ivan Lafayette. More...
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 Restaurant of the Week
• article has image Campagnola
I recently had the pleasure of attending a grand opening celebration of Campagnola Cucina Italiana e Pizzeria, located on 35th Avenue in Astoria. This spacious, bi-level restaurant features warm terra-cotta and golden yellow colored walls adorned with paintings of Italian scenes. More...
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 Seniors
• article has image Mayor, Council Offer Plans For Seniors' Service Improvements
An election year sure can make a difference to a mayor. Last year, Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed closing some senior centers and consolidating others. More...
• article has image Gennaro Gets In Step With Seniors
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 Editorials
• Labor Day Marks End Of Summer
Although autumn officially begins on September 22, on this coming Labor Day, Monday, September 7, all of us who can will gather with friends and families and fill highways, parks, beaches and backyards for a final fling to mark the season's last holiday and the official, if not the actual, end of summer 2009. More...
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 Features
• article has image 'WALL-E' Wows 'Em
With a screening of "WALL-E" on August 17 the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) second annual Movie Night in Astoria Park series came to a close. More...
• article has image Kryzak Senior Leadership Award Winners Named
• article has image What You Need To Know About The Flu This Year
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 Sports
• article has image Jets Defeat Giants, 27-25
The New York Jets faced New York Giants at Giants Stadium for the 41st meeting of the two New York NFL franchises. A paid attendance of 74,255 at Giants Stadium saw Jets rookie Mark Sanchez in his first start after being named Jets starting quarterback by Coach Rex Ryan earlier this week. More...
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