Rising tide of civic unrest colors 2012
Political sea change, park plans and endangered schools in North Queens
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While elected officials traded up and moved out, bread and butter issues remained in the northern section of Queens. Traffic tie-ups, plans for Flushing Meadows Corona Park and ongoing developments all came to the fore. And Main Street? The intricate concoction known as “Flushing Soup” was deciphered, but its stench remained.
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While Superstorm Sandy spared North Queens its worst, trees toppled onto homes and powerlines became a familiar sight to many.
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Republican Councilman Dan Halloran, left, faced Assemblywoman Grace Meng, right, in the race for the 6th Congressional District, vacated by Rep. Gary Ackerman.
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