Around the Borough: Queens

The plan to build public housing on the main road to Breezy Point never took off, leaving these shells up. There are demolition photos at the Silver Gull Beach Club, who opposed the plan.


NEWS

- Rep. Bob Turner is trying to rename part of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Center after former Senator James Buckley, who helped create it.

- A Forest Hills firehouse was landmarked.

- A natural gas pipeline proposed for and extension under Rockaway is facing criticism.

- Somebody stole a laptop and $12,000 from a car in Astoria. Who has $12,000 in cash and leaves it in a car?

- “I need a trip to Rockaway because you want your hat?”

- Bridal & Boutique in Astoria allegedly scammed a girl out of her prom dress.

- Assemblyman Rory Lancman, running for Congress in NY6, said he’s the only candidate who will fight for social security.


FUN

- Mets win!

- After School Special at Laughing Devil.

- Death Comedy Jam at the Creek & the Cave

- My favorite scene from Goodfellas.


PLAY ‘EM OFF

Bayside- Rashambo (Rock, Paper, Scissors)

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