Tunes For Every Ear At Free Summer Concerts
From Pop To Swing And Everything Between
by Robert Pozarycki
     Sweet music featuring acts from a variety of genres will fill the summer air at free outdoor concerts planned at public parks and businesses across the Times Newsweekly coverage area in July and August.
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‘Lamp Of Learning’ For Student Service
Youths Honored For Volunteerism
     Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan announced the winners of the “Lamp of Learning Medals” recognizing students within her legislative district, which includes the neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Maspeth, Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City and Astoria.
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Marine Parkway Bridge Celebrates 75th Jubilee
Hodges’ Crossing Was First Rockaway Link
     The Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge, which helped turn an isolated area into a key recreational destination in the city and sparked the growth of the Rockaways, is celebrating its diamond jubilee.
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Tips To Stay Cool, Cut Energy Costs
Little Changes Can Reap Big Savings
     With the hot weather of summer in full swing, Con Edison is reminding customers about the best ways to stay cool and save money while doing it. According to the utility company, cutting electric bills is easy if customers follow Con Edison’s energysaving tips:
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Open Fire Hydrants Illegal And Hazardous To Health
Use Spray Caps To Beat The Summer Heat
     The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reminds New Yorkers that opening fire hydrants without spray caps is illegal, wasteful and dangerous.
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Keep ‘Heads Up!’ On City’s Streets
Knicks Help Promote Safe Traveling
     City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan announced that the New York Knicks’ Baron Davis and former Knick Larry Johnson have joined DOT’s “Heads Up” street safety ad campaign, which spotlights unsafe behavior and reminds pedestrians, bike riders and motorists to stay alert, obey the rules of the road and kee
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Teen Driving Plan In Fed Bill
Promotes Graduated License Pgm.
     Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced that provisions of the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STAND UP) Act she authored has reached final Congressional passage as part of the Transportation Reauthorization bill.
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