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Hurricane Sandy's Ongoing Impact; Pub Closure | Queens Top Stories

Also: 119 Apartments is coming to the Astoria waterfront and replacing an old warehouse. | Queens residents demand sewer upgrades.

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Courtesy of New York Communities for Change (Far Rockaway community leaders and climate activists congregated for a vigil to mark ten years since Hurricane Sandy.)

Queens, NY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Queens Patch network to talk about tonight.

Far Rockaway Still Endures Hurricane Sandy Harm 10 Years Later

Far Rockaway community leaders and climate activists congregated for a vigil to mark ten years since Hurricane Sandy.

119 Apartments Coming To Astoria Waterfront, Replacing Old Warehouse

The crumbling old warehouse that sold for $25 million in August will now become a nine-story apartment tower, new plans show.

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Bayside Residents Request Sewer Infrastructure Renovations

The request was made through a Change.org petition two weeks ago and has reached 465 signatures through Monday.

Treasured Queens Pub Closes After Nearly 35 Years

The renowned Queens bar and restaurant Grandstand closed its doors after 34 years amid financial struggles.

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Kew Gardens Home For Disabled Queens Residents To Get $233K Upgrade

The funds are part of a spending bill passed in March by U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, who represents Forest Hills and Kew Gardens.

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