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“We Weren’t Always White”; ANTI-ITALIANISM, ESSAYS ON A PREJUDICE
Dec 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
This book is a marvelous opus which deserves to be recognized for its innovative approach to the topic of Anti-Italianism.  As William J. Connell affirms, “ The essays in this volume were written… ...
This Month in Queens Real Estate: December 2013
Dec 14, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 33 33 recommendations | email to a friend
Queens NY Real Estate Market Update According to the Long Island Board of Realtors, existing home sales declined 21% in November but are still well above last year’s pace by 16.9%. Some part of the...
Roofing 102: Installing A Flat Roof in 10 Steps
Dec 09, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 70 70 recommendations | email to a friend
Welcome to roofing 102. Today we will be teaching your how to install flat roofing in 10 steps. So to all those do it yourself handy man types; This one goes out to you. 1. Your home is a valuable ...
“TheSpaghetti Set” by Rose Marie Maisto Boyd
Dec 07, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 81 81 recommendations | email to a friend
It is very refreshing to see that there are still writers who are able to touch us and getting us involved in their imaginary world without offering tales of violence and sex. The Spaghetti Set is ...
What A Private Ambulance in NYC Can Offer
Dec 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 89 89 recommendations | email to a friend
Emergencies are always a tough situation to be in for many reasons. Aside from the anxiety about the thought of a person in pain, there is always the fear for someone’s life. Nowadays, a person act...
Town of Middle Village Christmas Tree Lighting
Dec 05, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 83 83 recommendations | email to a friend
Middle Village Chamber of Commerce, Middle Village Kiwanis Club and Community United Methodist Church invite you to attend TOWN OF MIDDLE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING. Join in Christmas Carols, ...
Senior Living & Care... What To Do With So Many Choices? What Does It All Mean?
Dec 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 95 95 recommendations | email to a friend
Author: StefansLawGroup As we age we will find ourselves either making or assisting in complex and important decisions about where we, a family member or even a friend should be living. Changes in ...
Holiday Coat Drive
Dec 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 102 102 recommendations | email to a friend
Holiday Coat Drive   Nov. 18th - Dec. 15th, 2013 Do you have coats that you don't need anymore?  Donate Them! Winter is here and there are people in our community who could use a nice warm coat.  D...
Maspeth Indoor Flea Market
Dec 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 104 104 recommendations | email to a friend
INDOOR FLEA MARKET!!!! Saturday, Dec. 7th  Doors open @ 9AM Indoor flea market featuring gifts for Christmas and more.  Handbags, jewelry, antiques, kids clothes, household items, make-up, fragranc...
Money Saving Winter Roofing Tips- Spot Out Faulty Gutters Yourself
Nov 27, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 126 126 recommendations | email to a friend
A good roof is perhaps one of the most important investments a homeowner can make. Any good investment requires good maintenance. One of the most crucial factors in upholding a roofing system is th...

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Maspeth man recovering at EGH
A longtime Maspeth resident who was a ubiquitous figure on Grand Avenue had to be rushed to the emergency room on December 19. Tommy Dowd, 48, was admitted to Elmhurst General Hospital just after 1...
Dec 30, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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Year in review (Queens Ledger)
The top five stories of 2009
Dec 29, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
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CURES claims “baseless”: New York and Atlantic
In exclusive interview, rail company says it runs an energy-efficient operation
Dec 21, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 48 48 recommendations | email to a friend
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A potential site for the dog run at 80th St and Juniper Blvd.
Doggone contentious issue
Dog run site inspection meets angry opponents
Dec 21, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
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104th Precinct Police Blotter
12/14/09 - 12/20/09
Dec 21, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
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Councilwoman Crowley in front of an abandoned newspaper stand that could be turned into a community space.
Fresh green space for Fresh Pond Road
Transit officials have tentatively agreed to help transform a Fresh Pond Road eyesore into a community green space, pending funding. The site, a former newspaper stand at the intersection of Fresh ...
Dec 15, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pictured from left to right are Seargeant-at-arms John Kempisty, president Ernie Thompson, Assemblywoman Marge Markey, 2nd vice president Pat Toro, 1st vice president Carmela Clark, recording secretary Peter Wolyniec, corresponding secretary Karen Burke and treasurer Ken Rudzewick.
Marshals, theme revealed for 2010 Maspeth Memorial Day
United Veterans and Fraternal Organizations (UVFO) of Maspeth gathered last Tuesday for its December meeting, which was also cause for a holiday party with hot food and a performance of Christmas/s...
Dec 15, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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Woodhaven-Metro school seating disputed
CB5 stalls vote on new high school
Dec 15, 2009 | 3 3 comments | 39 39 recommendations | email to a friend
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104th Precinct Police Blotter
12/07/09 - 12/13/09
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104 Precinct Police Blotter
11/30/09 - 12/06/09
Dec 08, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
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A child sits on Santa's lap and receives a Christmas present.
Families of fallen officers gather at the holidays
Group supports those who lost loved ones in duty
Dec 08, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
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Santa pays a visit to members of the Maspeth Chamber of Commerce and Maspeth Federal Savings.
Christmas Comes to Maspeth
Annual tree lighting marks start of holiday season
Dec 08, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 41 41 recommendations | email to a friend
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The intersection of 69th Road and 75th Street, where a school bus flipped over after being hit by a car. Residents say the road needs stop signs for safety.
School bus flips in Mid-Ville
Accident raises safety concerns
Dec 03, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski, left, works with volunteers on the new trees at the park.
Juniper Park’s revenge
14 Elm trees replace stolen trees
Dec 01, 2009 | 2 2 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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Queens Elks serve up Thanksgiving feast
With members and friends on hand to help, the Queens Borough Elks (Facebook) successfully served nearly 200 turkey dinners to needy families on Thanksgiving Day. The group was host to a Thanksgivin...
Dec 01, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 28 28 recommendations | email to a friend
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Merkel pushes for binding European reforms

German Chancellor Angela Merkel gestures during a government statement about Europe at the German federal parliament, Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013. The reflections caused by windows at the visitors tribune. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel is renewing a push for European countries to make binding agreements to carry out economic reforms as she underlines continuity in her new government's approach to the continent's debt crisis.


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World stock markets rise as Fed's decision awaited

A woman walks by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. Most Asian stock markets edged up Tuesday, with some indexes regaining slight losses after opening in directionless trading ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)MANILA, Philippines (AP) — World stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday as investors calmly waited for word from the U.S. Federal Reserve on when it will start reducing its monetary stimulus.


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India bat in first South Africa Test

Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan (right) plays a shot from South African bowler Venon Philander on the first day of their Test match in Johannesburg at Wanderers stadium on December 18, 2013Johannesburg (AFP) - India won the toss and decided to bat on the first day of the first Test against India at the Wanderers Stadium on Wednesday.


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