Posts Tagged ‘featured’

Whirlwind of divinity sweeps through Queens

Posted on July 16th, 2009 by Stephen Stirling

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For a brief series of moments on Monday, a small slice of Queens was bathed in Hindu [...]

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Seeking signatures in Queens

Posted on June 18th, 2009 by Stephen Stirling

Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:16 PM EDT
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“This is it: 43-55,” volunteer Jennifer Kim says before rattling off a registered Democrat’s name.
First-time [...]

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City poised to seize land at Willets Point

Posted on June 11th, 2009 by Stephen Stirling

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 7:32 PM EDT
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The city will formally kick off plans to seize control of the remaining privately owned land at [...]

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Waste tranfers station riles interests, both public and private

Posted on June 4th, 2009 by Stephen Stirling

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 7:32 PM EDT
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U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D−Bayside) has mounted a vocal effort to halt city plans for a waste [...]

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Swine flu taxes already ailing hospitals

Posted on May 21st, 2009 by Stephen Stirling

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:27 PM EDT
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Second in a Series

The swine flu outbreak is intensifying pressure on Queens’ beleaguered health care system, and [...]

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Fall from Grace: Judge gives McLaughlin 10 years in prison

Posted on May 20th, 2009 by Stephen Stirling

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:13 PM EDT
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A Manhattan federal court judge sentence disgraced former Queens legislator Brian McLaughlin to 10 years in prison [...]

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Toxins found at Flushing airport site: Pathologist

Posted on May 15th, 2009 by Stephen Stirling

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Thursday, May 14, 2009 12:32 PM EDT
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Work on the federally funded extension of Linden Place in College Point has unearthed hot spots of [...]

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Democrats criticize Padavan’s support of McLaughlin

Posted on May 14th, 2009 by Stephen Stirling

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009 7:24 PM EDT
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A letter written by state Sen. Frank Padavan (R−Bellerose) on behalf of disgraced former colleague Brian McLaughlin [...]

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Fall from grace: McLaughlin faces sentencing

Posted on May 13th, 2009 by Stephen Stirling

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009 7:24 PM EDT
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The more than three−year−long saga that has obliterated the reputation of one of Queens’ most influential political [...]

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Willets Point’s only resident feels beaten, betrayed

Posted on May 11th, 2009 by Stephen Stirling

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Monday, May 4, 2009 2:30 PM EDT
Last week, as Community Board 7 gave its blessing to move five of his fellow Willets Point [...]

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Fires & Accidents

Toxins found at Flushing airport site: Pathologist

Toxins found at Flushing airport site: Pathologist

TimesLedger Newspapers Thursday, May 14, 2009 12:32 PM EDT Via YourNabe.com Work on ...

Politics

Democrats criticize Padavan’s support of McLaughlin

Democrats criticize Padavan’s support of McLaughlin

TimesLedger Newspapers Wednesday, May 13, 2009 7:24 PM EDT Via YourNabe.com A letter ...

Willets Point

Willets Point’s only resident feels beaten, betrayed

Willets Point’s only resident feels beaten, betrayed

Iron Triangle Tracker Monday, May 4, 2009 2:30 PM EDT Last week, ...