Bill Would Cut Props Under ‘McMansions’

May 12, 2004 / Front Page

Bill Would Cut Props Under ‘McMansions’

by john toscano

Legislation to eliminate the "misuse" of a tax exemption that has been used by builders in Flushing to construct "garish, super structures" which hurt the overall appearance of the neighborhood, has been filed by Assemblymember Br More...

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May 13, 8 p.m., Dutch Kills Civic; St. Patrick More...

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Restaurant of the Week

Butcher Bros. Steak House Has Tradition Of Fine Meats

It seemed only logical for a family of butchers and restaurateurs to eventually open their own steak house. More...

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Computer-Run Trains Are On Fast Track To Danger

City Councilmember John Liu recently held a press conference on the steps of City Hall, where he expressed dismay at the prospect of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority using a computer to operate subway trains on the L line. More...

Operation N.I.C.E. Is Win-Win Situation

By John J. Doherty

New Yorkers work very hard and are always on the go More...

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By John Toscano

Borough President Helen Marshall scored a major victory when Community Board 2 approved the site of a needle exchange in Long Island City as an anti-AIDS measure. More...

Weprin Opposes Private School Custodians

Councilmember David Weprin (D More...

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Seniors

Things Look Brighter For Getting Cheaper Drugs Imported

There were indications last week that the way was being cleared for importing less costly prescription drugs, a move that would make them cheaper for consumers, in the United States. More...

Gianaris Honors Centenarian

Frances Vener (c.) was honored by Assemblymember Michael Gianaris at recent celebrations of her 100th birthday. More...

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Features

‘Crisis’ Brings Power Plant Demand

by richard gentilviso

Deputy Mayor Daniel Doctoroff said construction of a new power plant in Astoria, partially financed through $400 million in tax-free September 11 Liberty Bonds, will place an unfair burden on the communities of Western Queens, but was necessary becau More...

Veterans’ Memorial Grove

Commemorated In Astoria Park

The war veterans More...

Principe Dead At 94; Came To Maspeth In 1931 And Never Left

by john toscano

As befits the most illustrious citizen of a community, Maspeth More...

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