Schools chief takes an early dismissal, blames mayor
Queens Chronicle
by Kristen Guglielmo, Editor
6h ago
After announcing in September that he will retire at the end of the year, Schools Chancellor David Banks is now set to leave his post at the city Department of Education on Oct. 16 ..read more
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Sinkhole project commences in Howard Beach
Queens Chronicle
by Kristen Guglielmo, Editor
6h ago
The city Department of Environmental Protection has started a project to permanently fix a problematic sinkhole in Howard Beach, according to the office of Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park).The sinkhole, at the corner of 88th Street and 164th Avenue, has ..read more
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CB 9 nourishes at Nal’s Nest
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8h ago
As part of the panel’s continuing effort to patronize and support area small businesses, Community Board 9 last Sunday dined at Nal’s Nest at 125-17 101 Ave. in South Richmond Hill.Despite the gloomy weather, nearly 50 people, including board members ..read more
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Donate blood, save a life
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8h ago
The New York Blood Center is seeking donors of all blood types to aid surgery and cancer patients, accident victims and new mothers and babies.While donations of all blood types are needed, there is a high need for Type O ..read more
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Fred Trump made his business huge in Jamaica
Queens Chronicle
by Ron Marzlock, Chronicle Contributor
8h ago
Frederick Trump Sr. was born on March 14, 1869, in Kallistadt in the Kingdom of Bavaria. He married Elisabeth Christ, 11 years his junior, on Aug. 26, 1902. They moved to the German-speaking Morrisana section of the Bronx upon arrival ..read more
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Williams introduces SEQ flood legislation
Queens Chronicle
by Naeisha Rose, Editor
8h ago
A recently introduced bill by Councilwoman Nantasha Williams (D-St. Albans) would require a city agency to address the long standing issue of groundwater flooding in Southeast Queens’ Community Districts 12 and 13.Some residents from the region told the Chronicle that ..read more
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Greenway planning events set to begin
Queens Chronicle
by Peter C. Mastrosimone, Editor-in-Chief
8h ago
Planning for the Queens Waterfront Greenway is getting underway, and you’re invited to weigh in on the proposal starting Tuesday.The city Department of Transportation is hosting four public workshops this month on the plan, which would create a pathway for ..read more
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City Sheriff’s Office raided amid probe
Queens Chronicle
by Stephanie G. Meditz, Associate Editor
8h ago
The city’s Department of Investigation raided City Sheriff Anthony Miranda’s office in Long Island City last Thursday, several published reports say.A City Hall spokesperson said in a statement that Miranda learned of seemingly unvouchered cash held in safe boxes and ..read more
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ATU, TWU oppose commuter van bills
Queens Chronicle
by Naeisha Rose, Editor
8h ago
As a City Council Transit and Infrastructure Committee hearing was underway last Thursday, President and Business Agent Luis Alzate of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1056 shared that he along with his members are against a pair of commuter van bills ..read more
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What comes next for the mayor and city?
Queens Chronicle
by Michael Gannon, Senior News Editor
8h ago
Will he or will he not resign in the coming days, weeks or months?Only Mayor Adams knows for sure ..read more
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