Maisel's Hate Crimes Crackdown Bill Passes Albany Assembly
      Assemblyman Alan Maisel (D-59th AD) announced this week that the state Assembly passed a bill he sponsored, banning the placement or display of nooses or images of nooses on any building or other real property without the express permission of the owner.
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Burglars Go Through Roof Of Ave. L Deli But Can't Open Its ATM Inside
      Burglars this week entered the New Way Deli at 9101 Avenue L through a hole they cut in the roof and unsuccessfully attempted to break open and rob the store's ATM machine, police said. A report filed at the 69th Precinct notes that the deli manager arrived shortly before 7 a.m.
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Telco Store On Rockaway Parkway To Close Next Month
By Charles Rogers
      Confirming local rumors, the Telco Department Store at 1404 Rockaway Parkway is scheduled to close by the end of February, according to management authorities. For nearly 20 years, Telco had been a vital part of the shopping strip, which spans the area from Flatlands Avenue to Farragu...
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(Pile) Driving Home A Point
      Residents who live near the new PS/IS 366 school construction on East 107th Street between Avenue J and Flatlands Avenue recently complained that the work being done there is "distracting to say the least and harmful to people's ears," accord-ing to one disgruntled home owner.
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Next Tuesday Is Primary Day
      The New York City Voter Assistance Commission issued the following letter this week: Dear Fellow New Yorkers: On Tuesday, February 5, all eligible New Yorkers are encouraged to participate in the Presidential Primary Election in New York City. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p....
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New Posters Spotlight The Danger Of Idle Bus Fumes
By Neil S. Friedman
      With childhood asthma identified as one of the city's most pressing health issues, State Assemblyman Alan Mai-sel recently distributed posters to sixteen public and private schools in his district to remind drivers to shut off school bus engines when parked near a school.
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Bloomberg Makes Friendly Wager With Boston Counterpart
      Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino placed a friendly wager on Tuesday on the outcome of Sunday's Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and the New England Pat-riots that will take place at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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Pet Of The Week
      Only occasionally does a stray dog pass our behavioral tests with flying colors, but Flip did, making her a precious companion. She is a gentle eight-year-old Collie Smooth mix, all white with striking black markings. To adopt Flip (A746182), please visit Animal Care & Control in Brooklyn at ...
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