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Local News December 17, 2009  RSS feed
LIVING IN A DEATH TRAP
Woodhaven Residents Want City To Eliminate Illegal Conversions
      A recent fire in Woodside that resulted in the death of three people sparked complaints about illegal conversions in Woodhaven during Saturday’s Woodhaven Residents Block Association (WRBA) meeting at the Woodhaven-Richmond Hill
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PAIR INJURED IN RIDGEWOOD BLAZE
     A one-alarm fire that broke out in the basement of a Ridgewood home last Wednesday morning, Dec. 9, reportedly left two people with minor injuries.
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SUV Flips Out After Ridgewood Crash
     Two people were hospitalized with injuries after a pair of vehicles collided at the corner of Himrod Street and Fairview Avenue in Ridgewood at around 8:30 p.m. last Wednesday night, Dec.
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Cameras And Other Traffic Concerns Tackled At JPCA
Also: 104th Precinct Crime Update
      The Juniper Park Civic Association (JPCA) took time from its Dec. 10 holiday party at Our Lady of Hope in Middle Village to address traffic and crime concerns with members of the 104th Precinct.
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HOSPITAL’S AT A FEVER PITCH
ER Swamped By Patients, Says Exec
      The impact of several recent hospital closings on Jamaica Hospital Medical Center was a hot topic during Community Board 9’s Dec.
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MAPPING PLAN TO FIND CURES
Group Lays Track For Railroad Improvements
      A coalition of civic organizations and residents frustrated by quality-of-life problems related to local freight rail traffic came together in Middle Village last Tuesday, Dec.
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On Parade At CB 6 Meet
Addabbo, Dromm Make Appearances
      Local pols made their way to Board 6’s final meeting of 2009, held Dec. 9 at the Kew Gardens Community Center, to update the audience on their efforts.
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MTA Troubles May Bring Service Cuts
W, Z Lines, Q56 Route Are Targeted
     Doomsday is coming for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and its riders in the form of fewer trains and buses.
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Gallery Owner Opens Treasure Trove Of Queens Photographs
Turns History’s Lens On Maspeth, Midville
      A glimpse of Maspeth and Middle Village during a bygone era was on display at the Q Gardens Gallery last Friday, Dec. 11, as proprietor Ron Marzlock opened an exhibit of photos he’s spent a lifetime developing.
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Watchdog Issues Against Charity Scams
Agency Urges Caution For Christmas Season
      The New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) is advising individuals to be extra vigilant this Christmas season when choosing to donate their hard-earned money to charitable organizations or to a worthy sounding cause.
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