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Thursday, June 12, 2008

Glendale Volunteers
Showed Passion For Planting
Some community-minded volunteers put their their green thumbs to good use with a planting project along Union Turnpike between 88th Street and Woodhaven Boulevard in Glendale. The team effort was conducted under the direction of the Glendale Civic Association’s Green Committee, in conjunction with the Parks Services Committee of Community Board 5, on Saturday, May 31. (photo: J. Naughton)

BANDIT IS BLOODIED

Crook Shot, Man Injured In Separate Heists

by Robert Pozarycki
One of three crooks who attempted to rob a Maspeth check cashing store at gunpoint last Thursday morning, June 5 was reportedly shot for his trouble by a store employee who fought back, according to police. MORE...

CITY’S TOP COP VISITS BUSHWICK
Commissioner Urged To Boost Patrols

story and photos by Robert Pozarycki
Before a standing-room-only crowd of residents, community leaders and elected officials, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly offered an informal report on the state of the NYPD during last Thursday’s Brooklyn Unidos meeting at the Ridgewood Bushwick Youth Center. MORE...

CATCH HIM IN WINDOW
Collar Burglar Trying To Flee From R’wood Home

by Robert Pozarycki
Stealing loot from a Ridgewood home proved costly for an alleged burglar from Brooklyn who was caught by police last Tuesday, June 3 as he exited the residence through a front window, it was reported. MORE...

SWIPED WITH HOT CARD
Seek Burglar Spotted Using Stolen Plastic At ATM

by Robert Pozarycki
The suspect wanted for a recent Forest Hills burglary was reportedly caught on tape trying to use a credit card stolen during the caper to withdraw cash from a local bank, according to police. MORE...

FLOOD PLAN IS IN PLACE
Help Is On The Way For Residents Of Middle Village

story and photos by Ralph Mancini
The crowd attending the Monday, June 9 Middle Village Property Owners and Residents Association meeting, held at St. Margaret’s Parish Hall, was treated to a presentation detailing precautions taken by New York City’s Flood Mitigation Taskforce to prevent a recurrence of significant property damage caused by a series of heavy rainstorms last summer. MORE...

ATTACK ANTENNA PROPOSAL
Part Of Communication System For NYPD, FDNY

by Ralph Mancini
A city-driven initiative to add a non-accessory radio facility on the roof of a Corona nursing home was met with opposition of the part of members of Queens Community Board 4 at the group’s Tuesday, June 3 meeting held at Flanders Field VFW Post #150 in Corona. MORE...

Making Connections
Bushwick Arts Festival Offers Bridge Between New, Old Residents

story and photos by Sam Goldman
The stifling weekend heat couldn’t keep locals away from the Bushwick Open Studios and Arts Festival. MORE...