In and around Little Neck this week, it's been all about the pocketbook.
Whether it's a baffling two-tiered system of gas pricing at more and more area service stations, skyrocketing tax assessments for co-ops and condos or the revival of on East River crossings — for hardworking residents struggling to maintain a budget, the hits just keep on coming.
Here's a rundown of these and other stories making news this week:
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Monday
Bayside Hills residents to discuss their next move in an ongoing battle against the construction of a second home on a corner lot in the neighborhood.
Tuesday
We take a look back at one of the nation's first superhighways — .
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Wednesday
— one for cash customers, the other for everyone else — at more and more area gas pumps.
Thursday
A parents group filed suit against Mayor Michael Bloomberg for $100 million over the appointment of .
Friday
as Prince William weds his longtime girlfriend, Kate Middleton, in a ceremony filled with lace, long white trains and, of course, lots and lots of hats.
Saturday
Our food writer attempts to answer the eternal question: ?
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