Extra Budget Funds Will Bring New Trees, Bus Countdown Clocks And More…

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This year’s participatory budgeting vote saw Astorians voting for bus countdown clocks, technology upgrades, and additional trees, to name a few. $1 million was allocated by Councilman Costa Constantinides to six projects that the community voted on. 3,617 residents participated in this years vote, according to the councilman, choosing 19 projects all up. One of…

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Video: Man Randomly Punches Bus Rider On Q66

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On July 8th, just after noon, a man riding on the Q66 around the corner of 21st Street and 35th Avenue approached a 32 year old victim who was sitting on his own, and punched him. The below video shows the encounter taking place. The suspect, who seems agitated, gets off his seat and moves…

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Two Accidents Involving FDNY Fire Trucks and One Bus in Astoria.

Yesterday, June 26th, there was a serious accident involving FDNY fire trucks, which injured multiple people. The accident occurred just after noon, at the intersection of Ditmars Boulevard and 21st Street. The Fire Engine 312 was racing to the scene of a fire when the Q100 bus heading north on 21st collided with the fire truck, according…

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