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Eye in the sky in Astoria parking lot

Queens Crap

From the Daily News:Following a brutal mugging and a bureaucratic tussle, there’s an extra set of eyes at a troublesome Queens parking lot.After failing to convince the city Department of Transportation to reactivate a broken surveillance camera that w... »

Getting Results in your Community

Queens Mamas

As parents, we are the greatest advocates for our children. When we see something in our community that we want to improve for our children, we can take action and contact our local representatives to ... »

Waiting for Raymond: 7 Pedestrians, 1 Cyclist Killed in Last 16 Days

Streetsblog New York City

Meilan Jin was hit at Northern Boulevard and Union Street by a city bus driver who did not stop. The driver was not charged. Image: Google Maps The crashes that killed two pedestrians since Wednesday morning follow a string of incidents last week that ... »

Vallone opposes shelter; supports development

Queens Crap

From the Daily News:Community opposition has torpedoed a proposal to turn a western Queens motel into a full-time shelter for homeless families.Elected officials and local leaders had urged the city to reject Housing Solutions USA’s proposal to transfo... »

Brewer Says She’s ‘Definitely’ Running For Manhattan Borough President

Capitol Confidential

Gale Brewer (Photo: Facebook) Veteran Upper West Side Councilwoman Gale Brewer is jumping into the race for Manhattan Borough President. "I'm going to definitely do it I. haven't gotten myself organized, because I'm working on so many different issues,... »

Club Owners vouch to open dance hotspot in Astoria notwithstanding board’s snub

Everyday NYC

BY Mark Morales DAILY NEWS WRITER Thursday, Mar 17th 2011, 4:00 AM A dance bar backer who wants to open a new hotspot in Astoria is vowing to pierce forward with his devise notwithstanding area opposition. Community Board 1 on Tuesday deserted a musica... »

Vallone has raised the most money

Queens Crap

From the Daily News:When it comes to campaign war chests, City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. is the king of Queens.Vallone has more than $850,000 on hand, more than any other member of the Council’s Queens delegation, according to recent filings with th... »

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Brewer Says She’s ‘Definitely’ Running For Manhattan Borough President

The New York Observer Politics

Gale Brewer (Photo: Facebook) Veteran Upper West Side Councilwoman Gale Brewer is jumping into the race for Manhattan Borough President. "I'm going to definitely do it I. haven't gotten myself organized, because I'm working on so many different issues,... »

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