August 2013

Daily News:NYC Council: Paper Or Plastic? Ten Cents

Stores would be required to slap a 10-cent fee on every plastic and paper bag they give out under a new law being introduced in the City Council.

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Crains: Lawmakers propose dime-charge on grocery bags

A bill to force New York City grocers to charge 10 cents for each paper or plastic bag they give customers was unveiled Tuesday, eliciting immediate opposition from some in the business community.

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Massive Outrage Against Willets Point Redevelopment Project

Willets Point United Inc. Holds Press Conference Elected Officials Slam Willets Point Development August 7th, 2013– Today on the steps of City Hall, Willets Point United Inc., joined by many organizations, held a press conference to voice their overwhelming opposition toward the Willets Point redevelopment project. Those in attendance were members of the Queens Civic […]

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Times Ledger: First Walmart store rumored for Ridgewood

Although the company will not confirm it, rumors have been surfacing that the discount department store Walmart may be opening its first site in the city in Ridgewood.

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