New Legislation To Require Recycling Of Plastic Bags
      Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Council Member Peter Vallone, Jr. and other Council Members on Monday announced new legislation that would require the recycling of plastic bags at stores throughout New York City. The bill would apply to any store in New York City that occupies 5,000 or more...
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Noose Incidents Prompt Change In N.Y. State Law
By The Associated Press
      Following a rash of cases involving nooses, including one received by the principal of Canarsie High School on October 22, the New York State Senate Majority passed legislation last week to make it a felony to etch, paint, draw or otherwise place or display a noose on public or private proper...
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Precinct Commander Warns Of "Deception Burglaries"
By Dara Mormile
      Due to a series of recent "deception burglaries," community residents, especially the elderly, are being advised by 69th Precinct officials to be vigilant of strangers who come to their home pretending to be someone they're not and subsequently rob them.
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