Community Corner
Dec 30: So Long, Sen. Padavan
A salute to a public servant, a forgotten slice of Little Neck's past and, later this week, the honoring of an officer
Mayor Michael Bloomberg, buffeted by criticism over a lackluster storm response, nevertheless took time out of his busy schedule last night to wind his way through the snow-covered streets of Queens and properly send a friend off to retired life — Sen. Frank Padavan.
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1. Our latest edition of focuses on the transformation of the thoroughfare once known as Broadway into the Northern Boulevard of today.
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2. Later this week, look out for our story on a 111th Precinct police officer honored for her service to the Little Neck community.
3. Wondering what your neighbors are doing? Find out .
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5. And for those looking to keep warm with exercise, check out the Samuel Field Y's .
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