Sheldon Silver to Be Replaced as Speaker of New York State Assembly
ALBANY — Facing federal corruption charges, Sheldon Silver is being replaced as speaker of the New York State Assembly next week, Democratic lawmakers said Tuesday, paving the way for them to choose a new leader in an election to be held Feb. 10.
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Commissioner Taylor to Homeless Families: DROP DEAD!
Last month, Gary Giordano, District Manager of Community Board 5Q, wrote a letter to Gilbert Taylor, Commissioner of the Department of Homeless Services (DHS), which included questions and concerns of proposing a homeless shelter next to a large chemical storage facility.
Read MoreBlizzard Hits Our Area
A Blizzard Warning is in effect for New York City for Monday, January 26, at 1 p.m., until Wednesday, January 28, at 12 a.m. The current forecast calls for 20 to 30 inches of snow, with higher amounts possible locally, and snowfall rates of up to 2 to 4 inches per hour late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Northern winds of 30 to 40 MPH are forecast, with gusts of up to 65 MPH possible. Temperatures in the lower 20s are expected, with visibilities of one quarter mile or less at times.
Read MoreA Blue Christmas
The shock of the December 20th assassination of NYPD Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu continues to hang over New York City during this Christmas Season. The Juniper Park Civic Association is calling on residents of Middle Village and Maspeth to show their support of the NYPD and pay tribute to the two slain officers. The JPCA is urging residents to display blue ribbons in front of their homes.
Read MoreOur 75th Anniversary Bash!
On December 17th the Juniper Park Civic Association held its 75th Anniversary/Christmas Party at Villa Erazmo Restaurant in Middle Village. The night featured dancing, music, great food, a slide presentation, and an honor to longtime JPCA President Robert Holden. The JPCA Board surprised Holden with the award towards the end of the evening.
Read MoreCentral Park: Second Off-Leash Dog Run Over and Killed In Week
An unleashed dog was struck and killed by a Parks Department truck in Central Park NYC Park Advocates has leaned. The canine was struck by a vehicle driven by Parks Department supervisor traveling southbound near 100th st. & west drive last Wednesday morning before 8:00am. according to several city sources. The dog died as a result of the injuries.
Read MoreThe Spooky Record of Marge Markey
Marge Markey is running for re-election for the eighth time on a platform that she has been "looking out for the best interest of the 30th Assembly District." Unfortunately for the constituents of the 30th AD, the only interest she has been looking out for is her own.
Read MoreNo Place for a Home
The proposal for a homeless shelter (at 78-16 Cooper Avenue, Glendale) in the middle of a hazardous industrial complex is alarming on several levels. The site is located in a manufacturing zone that includes the Independent Chemical Corporation on 79th Place.
Read MoreSAY NO TO KNOCKDOWN CENTER AT 52-19 FLUSHING AVENUE, MASPETH
The plans call for up to 5,000 people to be at the site at one time. Having this many people gather at one location to drink alcohol will put a strain on police services. There have already been documented incidents of bad behavior involving drugs and alcohol at dance parties at this location.
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At a time when the people's trust in government is at an all-time low, our City Council Members have introduced legislation which increases the number of dangerous illegal immigrants in our neighborhoods. Under the recently passed law, Introduction 656, the New York City Department of Corrections will no longer cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents concerning approximately half of the illegal immigrants who get arrested in the City.
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Last week, park and community advocates including the Juniper Park Civic Association, Newtown Historical Society and NYC Park Advocates were shocked to learn that the City's Department of Parks and Recreation and Council Member Elizabeth Crowley have dropped their bid to acquire the 1.5-acre former site of St. Saviour's Church in Maspeth, Queens. The groups had been working for 5 years to have this site converted into parkland before the decision to quit was made by city officials without any community notification or input.
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