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A STATION OF FRUSTRATION
M.V. Residents Still Fuming Over Train Woes
     Having taken a step toward resolving one common
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Bike Forum In Maspeth On Saturday
     All are invited to participate in a community forum in Maspeth this Saturday, May 11, focusing on designing bicycle infrastructure within the confines of Community Board 5.
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Squeezing Out Sixth- Graders
DOE Looks To Drop Class From Woodside School
     Seeking to alleviate overcrowding and improve the overall
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BEEP HOPEFUL MEETS R’WOOD
Civic Group Eyes New Trees, Graffiti Removal
     One of seven Democrats running for Queens borough
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Say Budget Cuts Child Care Pgms.
But Lawmakers Confident Funds Will Be Restored
     The executive city budget proposal for 2014, released
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Game, Set & Match On Land Swap
USTA Strikes Deal On Flushing Meadows Plan
     The United States Tennis Association has reached a
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Bill Would End Parole For Cop Killers In NY
Sen.’s Proposal Closes Legal Loophole
     Violent criminals who murder police officers and other
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Ready For Part 2 At Hunters Point
City Seeks Proposals For Housing
     Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Voting Reform Plan Pitched By Gov.
Would Simplify Ballots And Promote Participation
     Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo expanded last week recent
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Fed $ To Flood- Proof State’s Water Plants
Rebuilds Damage Caused By Sandy
     Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York
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New Evacuation Maps Part Of Hurricane Season Prep
More Areas Covered After Sandy’s Wrath
     Changes to the city’s coastal evacuation maps will
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After Sandy, Focus Turns To Protecting Qns. Environment
Legislation To Safeguard Infrastructure
     Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder announced he supported legislation
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Feeling Pressure From State, Loan Cos. Are Granting Relief
Will Reduce Victims’ Mortgage Payments
     Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that Fannie Mae
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State Still Cracking Down On Hurricane Gas Gougers
Overcharged For Fuel Amid Crisis
     As part of an ongoing probe of high
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Pol: Reimburse Repair Expenses
Senator: Feds Should Cover Out-Of-Pocket Costs
     Sen. Charles E. Schumer urged the U.S.
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You May Be Selected For American Housing Survey
Census Bureau Examines State Of Homes
     The U.S. Census Bureau recently mailed advance
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Miller Chairs Panel On Disabled Issues
Hopes To Raise Awareness, Improve Lives
     Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver recently appointed Assemblyman
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State Helping Companies Stop Layoffs
‘Shared Work’ Aids Employees & Firms
     Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced additional reform measures
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TRAFFIC NEWS and Updates
New York City Department Of Transportation
     Street Cleaning Suspensions Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended today, Thursday, Apr. 9, in observance of the Solemnity of the Ascension; and on Wednesday and Thursday, Apr. 15-16, in observance of Shauvot. Meter regulations, however, will remain in effect city wide each day.
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TRANSIT NEWS and Updates
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
     Subway Changes The MTA has scheduled a number of service changes for several subway lines throughout the city due to construction work.
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It’s In Queens!
News From The Queens Tourism Council
     The borough offers various opportunities to treat Mom to a great time for her big day and impress her with your ability find top-notch entertainment and no or low cost. Here’s the rundown.
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The Times Newsweekly & The Ridgewood Times
Hey Folks!
     Happy Mother’s Day In 1868 Ann Jarvis created a committee to establish a “Mother’s Friendship Day” to reunite families that had been divided during the Civil War.
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Queens & Brooklyn
Community CALENDAR
     104COP (104th Precinct Civilian Observation Patrol) will meet at 8 p.m. at St. Pancras Parish Hall, Myrtle Ave., and 68th St., Glendale. DUTCH KILLS CIVIC ASSOC. will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Growing Up Green Charter School, 39-37 28th St. GLENDALE KIWANIS will meet at Zum Stammtisch restaurant, Myrtle Ave. and 70th St., at 12:30 p.m.
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Council Members Tell Mayor To Hire More Police Officers
Say Extra Cops Saves Overtime Costs
     Before Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented the fiscal year 2014 executive budget last Thursday, May 2, City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley joined 27 of her colleagues in urging the mayor to increase uniformed headcount in the Police Department and curtail overtime spending.
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News From The SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Mothers Everywhere Appreciate The Extra Help
     Think of all the times and ways that Mom has helped you over the years—when you were a child, and after you became an adult. With Mother’s Day upon us, now is a good time to pay Mom back with a little Extra Help—with her Medicare prescription drug costs.
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Charity Shut Down For Tricking Donors
Manipulated Public With Cancer Claim
     Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that his office obtained a decision shutting down Campaign Center, Inc., one of New York’s largest professional fundraising firms, for defrauding the public out of millions of dollars in the name of fighting breast cancer.
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LGA College Hosting Design Week Events
Learn How To Build, Grow Business
     As part of the inaugural NYCxDesign week—a citywide event from May 10 to May 21 to showcase and promote design of all disciplines, from graphic and product design to architecture and fashion, digital and urban design to furniture, designthinking and manufacturing—LaGuardia Community College’s NYDesigns will host a series of discussions, tours a
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