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Oct
03

Coney Island In The 1970s, History And Pictures

Source: The Wall BreakersConey Island is currently on the upswing, albeit in a contained corporate sort of way [/coney-island-attracting-fancy-new-businesses-and-chains/], but
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Oct
02

Cuomo Signs Cymbrowitz Bill That Provides Support For Veterans With Substance Abuse Problems

“Reflections” by Lee TeterGovernor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill this week sponsored by Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz that would provide substance
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Oct
02

Recchia Slams Grimm For Siding With Tea Party Over Government Shutdown

Congressman Michael Grimm and Councilman Domenic RecchiaCouncilman Domenic Recchia slammed Representative Michael Grimm for siding with Tea Party House members
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Oct
02

Protesters Gather Outside Weinstein’s Office To Fight For Adoptee Rights

Protesters surrounded the office of Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein (3520 Nostrand Avenue), claiming she is an opponent of the rights of
1 min read
Oct
02

Cops To Be Armed With Anti-Overdose Pills In New Pilot Program

Source: Redfishingboat (Mick-O) via FlickrThe scourge of prescription painkiller abuse across the country continues to rise, and the mayor’s
3 min read
Oct
02

Cops To Be Armed With Anti-Overdose Pills In New Pilot Program

Source: Redfishingboat (Mick-O) via FlickrThe scourge of prescription painkiller abuse across the country continues to rise, and the mayor’s
3 min read
Oct
01

Community Board 11 Wants To Crackdown On Curb Cutting

Source: jetheriot via FlickrCommunity Board 11 Chairman Bill Guarinello is looking penalize people who cut curbs to create makeshift driveways
3 min read
Oct
01

Build It Back Registration Extended To October 31

Build It BackThe City is extending the registration date for its Build it Back initiative to make sure that all
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Oct
01

Gerritsen Beach Library Reopens Nearly One Year After Sandy

Photo courtesy of Emma WoodsIt took nearly a year and more than  a million dollars, but the Gerritsen Beach Library
2 min read
Oct
01

Thanks To Well-Crafted Language, Casino Ballot Measure Has Majority Support

Source: Rob Bourdon via FlickrA majority of New Yorkers indicated that they would support the upcoming ballot measure that would
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