Monday, Nov 21, 2011

Bellerose Residents Have Beef with Halal Butcher

Bellerose Residents Have Beef with Halal Butcher

Protesters say their opposition to a butcher shop on Hillside Avenue is about health concerns and building code violations. But its owner claims race is a factor in the dispute.
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Hurricane Passes, But Worries About Rikers Evacuation Remain

It turns out storm Irene was not a threat to the 14,000 inmates at the city's huge jail complex. But other risks abound. Is there a plan for how to empty the island?

City Sewage Plan Faces Obstacles, Questions

Advocates praise the motives behind New York's plan to reduce the amount of sewage released untreated into its waterways. But they're worried about the details.

Foreclosure Crisis Fades to Black and Brown

The crisis in the national housing market has slipped from the front pages. But in New York's neighborhoods of color, the twin crises of foreclosures and joblessness are still big stories.

In Debate Over New Jail, City Says An Aim Is To Prevent Violence

Hoping to reduce fights, prevent suicide and help inmates avoid returning to jail, New York is changing the way it evaluates new prisoners—and building a new jail. Advocates are split on whether that will solve the problem.

Queens Race Defies Narrative Of Gay Rights, Reform

Coverage of the matchup between Sen. Shirley Huntley and Challenger Lynn Nunes revolves around gay rights. But hospital closings, foreclosures and flooding are the issues closer to the district.

Surf's Up, Ferry's Down: The Rockaways' Transit Troubles

The peninsula's long journey out of the economic devastation will be challenged—but, some residents insist, not stopped—by cuts to ferry service and increases in bridge tolls.

Builders, Advocates Press For Land Use Changes

The Charter Revision Commission will hear calls to reform New York's process for deciding what can be built where.

Affordable Housing Project Aims For Six-Figure Incomes

The plan to build 3,000 units of affordable housing on the Queens side of the East River aims for renters who wouldn't normally qualify for affordable housing.

Test Fuels Anxiety—And An Industry

In Jackson Heights, the city's high school entrance exam means high pressure for immigrant students, and business for private test-prep centers.

'Suspects' Talk Back:
Muslims Complain to FBI

Many Flushing residents object to their treatment in the wake of a terrorism investigation, and they're doing something about it.



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Decision in the Rockaways: Stay, or Go? - Patrick Arden

Tina Parker tried to convince her neighbors to leave. “I’ve been in two hurricanes in Alabama, and I’m not taking a chance,” she said.

Beyond The 'Undercount': What The Census Tells Us - City Limits

While statisticians wrestle over whether the decennial count accurately captured New York's population, CUNY journalism students looked inside the numbers for stories of ethnic change in places like Ridgewood, Queens.

10,000 Missing In Astoria? What The Stats Say - Johann Hamilton

The Census Bureau's finding that Astoria's population shrank by 10,000 over the past decade has prompted howls of protest. What do transit ridership numbers, death rates, building permits and other indicators suggest?

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MULTIMEDIA

FDNY report on fatal fire, June 17, 2001

The fatal fire investigation report on the deaths of Firefighter John J. Downing of Ladder 163 and Firefighters Brian D. Fahey and Harry S. Ford of Rescue 4 at 12-20/22 Astoria Boulevard, Queens.

FDNY report on fatal fire, June 4, 1999

The fatal fire investigation report on the death of Captain Vincent Fowler of Division 13 at 150-28 127th Street, Queens.

FDNY report on fatal fire, January 5, 1996

The fatal fire investigation report on the death of Firefighter James B. Williams of Ladder 121 at 40-20 Beach Channel Drive.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Universal Pre-K Program

We are currently recruiting 4 year olds for our FREE integrated UPK classrooms! Our Universal Pre-K program offers families a FREE, high quality, family friendly learning environment for children of all developmental levels.

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EVENTS

"I Love You" Picture Frame & Picture

Join Make Meaning for "heart” filled morning of paint, handprints, and valentines! In this class, we will use painted fingers and hands to create a loving picture frame sure to make any of your little one’s Valentines hearts flutter. No Walk-Ins, RSVP REQUIRED. $36 for members, $40 for non-members

Make a Sweetheart Candle

Forget the candy! Come make a Sweetheart candle with us instead and give that special someone a message that keeps on burning! No Walk-Ins, RSVP REQUIRED. Ages 6-9 $36 for members #40 for non members

Heart-Themed Cupcake Soap and Bling Your Bag

Give your cupcake a special cupcake soap just for them – we’ll have all the valentine’s fixins for you to decorate to your heart’s content and we’ll even help you wrap it up nice and special to make the perfect gift. No Walk-Ins, RSVP REQUIRED. Ages 6-9 $36 for members $40 for non-members

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