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For the Record: February 6, 2012
Crain's New York Professional Services
Feb 05The following listings are selected from the most recent available filings by companies seeking bankruptcy protection in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Information was obtained from U.S. Bankruptcy Court records available on Public Acc... »
Enter the cupcake cops
New York Post
Feb 04First they come for the alcohol, then for the tobacco, then for your sugar. When the day arrives when you have to undergo a background check and endure a three-day waiting period to enter a Dunkin’ Donuts, you can trace the loss of your unrestricted ac... »
Schenck Trebel Corporation Releases New Machine!
Forest Hills Patch Announcements
Jan 30Schenck Trebel Corp. (Deer Park, NY) is proud to announce its latest balancing machine release, the Pasio 15. Nearly everything that rotates or is supported on bearings that allow it to rotate needs balancing to ensure quality performance. Balancing is... »
Bedbug Issue Resolved at Forest Hills School, DOE Says
Forest Hills Patch
Jan 30The bedbug situation at Russell Sage Junior High School has been fully resolved to the satisfaction of the Department of Education, spokeswoman Marge Feinberg said Monday. In a statement, Feinberg said that after finding one bedbug in the school’s main... »
Forest Hills' Lew on GQ Power List
Forest Hills Patch
Jan 30Forest Hills native Jack Lew, who is just days away from stepping in as President Barack Obama's new chief of staff, is turning heads all over the place these days, ranking in a tie for number 16 on GQ's list of the most powerful people in Washington. ... »
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Addabbo and Avella introduce quality-of-life bills
Queens Crap
Feb 04From Forest Hills Patch:One bill that recently passed the Senate is designed to curb graffiti by making those who are convicted of graffiti-related crimes to clean up the unsightly street art in their communities.State Sen. Tony Avella, D-Bayside, co-s... »
The Weekly Carnage
Streetsblog New York City
Feb 03The Weekly Carnage is a Friday round-up of motor vehicle violence across the five boroughs and beyond. For more on the origins and purpose of this column, please read About the Weekly Carnage. Two passengers, including a pregnant teenager, were killed ... »
Flushing Chamber calls it a day
Queens Crap
Feb 03From the Times Ledger:The Flushing Chamber of Commerce and Business Association announced last week it will dissolve after decades of operating in the community.Myra Baird Herce, co-president of the association, made the announcement Friday, citing the... »
Soho Welcomes Another Cupcake Shop; Barbounia Adds an Oyster Happy Hour
Grub Street New York
Jan 31Everywhere Dunkin’ Donuts is bringing back its heart-shaped donuts for Valentine’s Day. This year’s specials include the Cupid’s Choice Donut, a heart-shaped donut filled with Bavarian Kreme and topped with strawberry icing and a festive mix of pink, w... »
A Family Indoor Pool Party in Forest Hills This Weekend!
Queens Mamas
Jan 31Your entire family can pretend they are at the beach this weekend with pool games and activities at the Forest Hills YMCA! Come and splash in the pool, play games or just enjoy some family ... »