'SAFEST PCT. IN NYC'
112th Precinct Touts Record At Council Meet
story and photo by Sam Goldman
      Those attending the Sept. 17 meeting of the 112th Precinct Community Council meeting heard good news: according to its commanding officer, the precinct is the safest in the city. Capt. Christopher Tamola made the announcement in his report at the precinct's Forest Hills stationhouse.
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LEADER'S GRAND EXIT
110th Pct. Community Council President Moves On
story and photos by Ralph Mancini
      Saying goodbye wasn't easy for those attending the Wednesday, Sept. 17 110th Precinct Community Council meeting as police personnel, community leaders and nearby residents gathered to honor their outgoing community
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2nd Report Cards For 7 And L Lines
Rate Service By Mail Or Online
      As part of a continuing effort to solicit feedback from customers, MTA New York City Transit is again distributing Rider Report Cards throughout the system, with riders of the 7 and L trains being the first to take part in the survey.
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Transit News and Updates
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
      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, Sept. 24. Last minute changes to service and operating schedules may be made due to weather-related conditions or emergency repairs.
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Traffic News and Updates
New York City Department Of Transportation
      Street Cleaning Suspensions In observance of the Jewish high holy day of Rosh Hashanah (Tuesday, Sept. 30 and Wednesday, Oct. 1) and the Islamic holy day of Idul-Fitr (Wednesday, Oct. 1 through Friday, Oct. 3), alternate-side-of-thestreet parking regulations will be suspended each of the aforementioned days. Meter regulations, however, will remain in effect citywide.
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Dr. Joseph Shenker, 68 LaGuardia CC Founder
Remembered As An Ed-Innovator
by Robert Pozarycki
      Dr. Joseph Shenker, the founding president of LaGuardia Community College regarded by many as one of the most innovative educators in the country, died on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the age of 68 following a brief battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
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