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A recent commitment on the part of the Environmental Protection Agency to examine the toxicity levels of Newtown Creek may lead to a new infusion of federal dollars that would be used to cover cleanup costs at the location. More ... Ongoing support of various local youth clubs was the subject of the Thursday, Aug. 21 Maspeth Kiwanis Club meeting, as dozens of organization members gathered at the Maspeth Senior Center. President-Elect J.P. More ... City Council Member Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., announced that he is a prime sponsor of a resolution in the Council calling on the State Legislature to amend the Public Health Law by requiring coroners and medical examiners to More ... A study undertaken by the city's Independent Budget Office found that the Department of Buildings' controversial self-certification program could be eliminated at a cost of $7.5 million a year. The results of the study were released on Wednesday, Aug. 20 in a letter to City Council Member James Oddo of Staten Island, who requested the analysis. More ... Subway Changes The MTA has scheduled a number of service changes for several subway lines throughout the city due to construction work. These service advisories are current as of Wednesday, Aug. 27. Last minute changes to service and operating schedules may be made due to weather-related conditions or emergency repairs. More ... Street Cleaning Suspensions In observance of Labor Day, alternate-side-of-the-street parking restrictions and meter regulations will be suspended throughout the five boroughs on Monday, Sept. 1. More ... Rep. Anthony Weiner announced a program to replace all old and tattered flags at official sites in Queens. Launched in December 2000, the initiative has provided post offices, libraries, and veteran sites with new flags. As a member of Congress, Weiner is able to obtain flags for distribution to schools, government buildings, parks and memorial sites. More ... As part of its energy efficiency initiative, the New York State Public Service Commission agreed last Wednesday, Aug. More ... The New York State Public Service Commission approved the sale of National Grid's Ravenswood power plant to a Canadian firm. As a condition of National Grid's purchase of KeySpan last year, the company was required to sell the plant, located on Vernon Boulevard between 36th and 40th streets. More ... The 199th anniversary of Ecuador's first declaration of independence saw eight individuals of Ecuadorian heritage receive awards for their contributions to their respective communities on Tuesday, Aug. More ... The Bushwick Film Festival, held over the weekend of Aug. 22-24, gave attendees both a glimpse of independent, avantgarde film and a look at Bushwick's vibrant artist culture. More ... |
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