NYC getting the power to close illegal smoke shops
Queens Chronicle
by Kristen Guglielmo, Associate Editor
2h ago
New York City and all local municipalities will now have the power to shut down illegal pot shops, according to a press release from Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Woodhaven ..read more
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Flushing 'squatter' facing 15 years
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by Sophie Krichevsky, Associate Editor
2h ago
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz on Thursday announced the indictment and arraignment of a man allegedly squatting in an unoccupied Flushing home and renting out rooms in it illegally ..read more
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Earth Day activities at St. Albans April 20
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by Naeisha Rose, Associate Editor
2h ago
Enjoy an afternoon of music, global peace runs, giant Jenga, Lego ice challenges, arts and crafts and more at Councilwoman Nantasha Williams’ inaugural Earth Day Celebration at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans on April 20.“This Earth Day Celebration serves ..read more
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Community forums from April 18 to 28
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by Naeisha Rose, Associate Editor
2h ago
Transit, taxes and health are to be explored at three community forums this month as April comes to a close.The MTA is still seeking feedback in regard to the Queens Bus Network Redesign in Southeast Queens and hosting an open ..read more
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A mayoral control renewal is looming
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by Kristen Guglielmo, Associate Editor
2h ago
Mayoral control, the policy that gives the mayor authority over city public schools rather than a locally elected school board, is set to expire in June and is subject to renewal by the state Legislature.While Gov. Hochul herself has expressed ..read more
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Access isn’t just about ADA ramps
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by Oona Milliken, Chronicle Contributor
2h ago
Architects working with the NYPD presented their plan to make the 114th Precinct accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act to Community Board 1 Tuesday April 16. In response, community board members took a chance to critique the police on ..read more
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Doc joins Mets immortals
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You can always come home again.And in Dwight Gooden’s case, it was to see his No. 16 uniform retired by the New York Mets before last Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals ..read more
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City gets fed boost for bridge project
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by Michael Gannon, Senior News Editor
2h ago
In announcing last week that they had secured $15 million in federal funding to help the city replace Maspeth’s antiquated Grand Street Bridge, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) spoke a lot about good ..read more
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Star Toyota wrongly OK’d to intrude on neighbors
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by Henry Euler,
2h ago
Thank you to the Chronicle for covering the story regarding Star Toyota (205-11 Northern Blvd., Bayside), who took the adjacent homeowners, Mr. and Mrs. Chau, to court so that the company could use the Chaus’ property to stage scaffolding and ..read more
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City makes a splash with new agency
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by Kristen Guglielmo, Associate Editor
2h ago
According to the Parks Department, there are more than 800 derelict boats along the 520 miles that make up the city’s shoreline.When vessels are abandoned, they can pose serious risks to navigation, public safety and property. Derelict vessels can be ..read more
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