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City Plans to Open Five New Homeless Shelters By End of Year

The city has opened 15 new shelters since May in an effort to keep up with rising homeless…
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City Council Reviews Sandy Shelter Conditions

Hurricane shelter volunteers and advocates testified Tuesday to the inadequate preparedness…
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Bloomberg: NYC Homeless Shelters Should Be For Residents…

The mayor is upset about a 30-year old decree that allows foreigners and non-residents to stay…
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FEMA Extends Sandy Shelter Assistance Program By Three Weeks

Also, city residents affected by the storm have one more week to register for federal disaster…
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Report: Families in City Shelters Hits Record High

An unprecedented one percent of the city's youth slept in shelters in January.
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CB 11 Discusses Northern Boulevard Bus Shelter,…

District Manager Susan Seinfeld says bus stop will be replaced, while U.S. Rep. Bob Turner and…
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City Council Passes 'Dog Tax'

Licensing fee for non-spayed or neutered canines set to rise from $11.50 to $34
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 10 p.m. Tuesday

Potential exists for damaging winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning.
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Patch Picks: Local Nonprofits

Highlight of nonprofit organizations which make a difference in the Little Neck community
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Watch Out for Lightning, Flooded Roadways

National Weather Service says beware of potentially dangerous conditions.
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Schools Closed, Alternate Side Parking Cancelled for…

Schools will remain closed and drivers won't need to move their cars as Hurricane Sandy…
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Sandy Victims Get Priority on 2,500 Vacant NYC Apartments

A deal between private landlords and government officials hopes to move displaced storm…
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MTA Plans to Bring Back Bus Stop on Northern Boulevard

Agency says it is working to expedite replacement of eliminated Q12 stop at major crossroads…
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Patch Pets: Linus and Hershey

An adorable American Staffordshire Terrier/Lab mix and a lovable Beagle/Lab/Pitty up for…
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MTA Plans to Bring Back Bus Stop on Northern Boulevard

Agency says it is working to expedite replacement of eliminated Q12 stop at major crossroads…
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Coats, Canned Goods, Volunteers Needed in Queens

Looking to give back? We've got some more ways you can help.
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Funeral Held For Governor Hugh Carey

Family, friends, and admirers bid final farewell to the 'Man Who Saved New York.
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City Seeks Empty Apartments for Sandy Victims

In one scenario, displaced families will receive FEMA vouchers to cover rent on their new…
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Top 10 Transit Stories of 2012

From gas shortages, to Sandy destruction to more fare hikes, 2012 has been a rough year for…
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Funeral Held For Governor Hugh Carey

Family, friends, and admirers bid final farewell to the 'Man Who Saved New York.'
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USDA Will Fund Free Meals for City Schools Affected by Sandy

U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand helmed the effort to feed schoolchildren…
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As Temps Drop, City Residents Send Love — And Warmth — To…

Local nonprofit assembles care kits for homeless people in Queens and throughout the five…
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Bloomberg: 'Power May Be Out for Days'

In his Tuesday morning address, the mayor urges residents to stay off roadways to assist…
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Now the Hard Work Begins

Local Pols Team Up to Ensure Northeast Queens Residents Aren't Left Out in the Cold When It…
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Little Neck Attorney Named Taxi Boss

Former Democratic candidate for state senate Nora Marino to preside over city agency
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Pol Balks at Dog Law

Two new pieces of legislation mean changes for dog owners.
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Now The Hard Work Begins

Local pols team up to ensure northeast Queens residents don't get left out in the cold when it…
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Giving Thanks — And Giving Back

Box Of Love delivers holiday hope to thousands of needy families throughout Queens and the…
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Giving Thanks and Giving Back

Box Of Love Delivers Holiday Hope to Thousands of Needy Families Throughout Queens and the…
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Help a Child in Need: Donate School Supplies

Check out this list of places where you can donate supplies to schoolchildren.
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