STAGE SET FOR GRYC
Youth Council Announces Summer Plans At Glendale Civic Group Meet
and photos by Ralph Mancini
      Civic members at the Thursday, June 4 Glendale Property Owners Association (GPOA) meeting at St. Pancras Church's Pfeifer Hall were told of the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council's (GRYC) future plans,
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BAR TROUBLE IN HUNTERS POINT
Complaints Of Noise, Surly Patrons At Board 2 Meeting
by Sam Goldman
      Issues surrounding a Hunters Point bar whose outdoor patio keeps neighbors up at night dominated the June 4 meeting of Community Board 2 at Sunnyside Community Services. About a dozen residents of Vernon Boulevard lobbied the board to try and thwart the renewal of a liquor license for Lounge 47, located at 47- 10 Vernon Blvd.
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New Bus Rapid Transit Line May Come To Middle Village
Agency To Study Other Areas In Qns.
Robert Pozarycki
      Middle Village has been identified by the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) as one of nine areas in Queens being considered for a new bus rapid transit (BRT) line expected to be created over the next
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Pair Hurt After Partial Building Collapse
     Two people suffered minor injuries after part of a building being constructed in Williamsburg collapsed and fell into their adjacent apartment last Tuesday, June 2, according to the FDNY. Reportedly, the accident took place at around noon along North First Street between Berry and Kent avenues. On the scene were members of Engine companies 211 and 221; Ladder companies 104, 119 and 146; Rescue 2; Collapse Unit 2; Squad Co. 252; Battalion 35; Division 11; the 90th Precinct and EMS units. Both victims were treated at the scene. The Department of Buildings was later called to the location and ordered work temporarily stopped on the unfinished structure. (photo: Joseph Epstein)
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Street Cleanup In Maspeth This Saturday
      Volunteers are invited to join a community cleanup effort being held in the Maspeth Industrial Business Zone this Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Waste Management of New York and Keep America Beautiful are sponsoring the event in collaboration with the New York City Department of Sanitation, community organizations, environmental groups and local businesses.
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SO. OZ. PK. TRIANGLE REHAB
DOT Gets Started On Renovating Problem Area
story and photo by Ralph Mancini
      The president of the Locust Grove Civic Association (LGCA) informed attendees at their June 3 meeting at St. James/St.
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CAMPAIGN FOR OFFICE UNDERWAY
Council Member, Challenger Talk Issues At Liberty Park Meet
story and photo by Robert Pozarycki
      With the general election still five months away, last Tuesday's Liberty Park Home Owners Association (LPHOA) meeting in Glendale featured a visit from the community's City Council member as well as her likely challenger in the
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DEBATE OVER 311
Resident Vents At ONCA Meeting
story and photo by Ralph Mancini
      A New York City call center analyst received an earful regarding the effectiveness of the mayor's 311 helpline at the Our Neighbors Civic Association (ONCA) meeting Tuesday, June 2 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ozone Park.
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State Comptroller's Report Finds Risks In City Budget
Findings Show Progress Has Been Made
      New York City has made progress in balancing its fiscal year 2010 budget but it still faces $1.9 billion in budget risks over the remainder of this year and next, according to a report New York State Comptroller Thomas P.
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Paterson Announces Law To Aid Owners, Renters In Crisis
Increases Effort To Prevent Foreclosures
      Governor David A. Paterson announced legislation that would build upon a landmark subprime lending reform law enacted last year by providing additional protections for New York State homeowners,
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Partisan Tug-Of-War Shuts State Senate
Coalition 'Coup' Paralyzes Albany
by Michael Gormley
      (AP) A Republican coup in the State Senate, helped along by one Democrat with legal troubles and another who violated election laws, paralyzed the chamber on Tuesday, June 9. Democrats vowed to fight back, possibly with a lawsuit, but the new leaders said the takeover was in the name of reform: to turn back Democrats' overspending and overtaxing.
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Muscular Dystrophy Org. Seeks Volunteers For Summer Camps
Needs Help Upstate In Mid-August
      The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is seeking volunteer counselors to assist young people with muscular dystrophy and related diseases and help them enjoy a fun-filled summer camp between the dates of Aug.
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Pro Mortgage Solutions Has It All Figured Out
Customers Come First At Local Brokerage
by Ralph Mancini
      Putting the client first has always been the name of the game at Professional Mortgage Solutions in Middle Village, which specializes in maintaining relationships with local community members looking to purchase property.
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