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(AP) Henry Keith Watson remembers Apr. 29, 1992, as if it happened just last week. History won’t allow him to forget it. More ... (AP) Antarctica’s massive ice shelves are shrinking because they are being eaten away from below by warm water, a new study finds. That suggests that future sea levels could rise faster than many scientists have been predicting. More ... Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced that his office observed National Crime Victims’ Rights Week last Thursday, Apr. 26, by hosting a community awareness program at the Queens Criminal Courthouse in Kew Gardens. More ... (AP) If the mad cow found in California has you wondering about food safety, well, there are plenty of problems that pose serious risks to the food supply. But mad cow disease shouldn’t be high on the worry list. More ... City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley introduced legislation last week to help homeowners throughout New York City invest in “green” building practices, such as solar panels and geothermal heat pumps. More ... Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo convened last week an Earth Week cabinet meeting to announce a series of innovative clean energy and environmental initiatives that will protect our state’s vast natural resources, increase energy conservation, and create jobs across New York State. More ... Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg unveiled last week New York City’s first-ever online archive of photographs, maps, motion pictures and other media that span more than 160 years of city history. More ... Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and First Deputy Mayor Patricia E. Harris announced last Thursday, Apr. 26, the winners of New York City’s inaugural literary awards. More ... |
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