Good morning, Bayside. We've got a lot of interesting news for you this Thursday. Let us serve it up hot:
1. The Obama administration is considering taxing drivers by the mile, reports AOL.
2. More than 350 people Mayor Bloomberg’s plan to close the Engine 306 firehouse at 215th Pl. and 41st Ave. Check back in with Bayside Patch for the photo roll.
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3. Bayside now has a namesake falcon—born right atop the Throgs Neck Bridge. Falcons are allowed to make their homes on City bridges, and monitored by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection's Wildlife Studies division and the State Department of Environmental Conservation.
The birds are so young (and cute!) that they don't even chirp yet. Check out the videos to hear the birdies go, "cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep."
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4. Sarah Palin is into Judaica jewelry now.
5. Why would a very funny comedy about a beer-maker cause a major controversy? .
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