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Hundreds Try To Oust Local Leader After 9/11 Memorial Ride Change
A 9/11 tribute ride planned to stop by Richie Pearlman's home. Locals blame their community board leader for the change, and want her out.

Kayla Levy covers all things Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills and Bayside for Patch. She has written for New York Magazine's Curbed and the Strategist, and Time Out. Follow her on Twitter @kaylev and send story tips to kayla.levy@patch.com.
A 9/11 tribute ride planned to stop by Richie Pearlman's home. Locals blame their community board leader for the change, and want her out.

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