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Alvista Towers First to Transform Jamaica
BY JEN KHEDAROO Alvista Towers is the first building to alter the Jamaica skyline and signify change coming to the
TECHNOLOGY

Improving Voter Turnout in Queens
Fewer than one in four eligible voters in Queens cast a ballot in the 2017 New York City general election,
NONPROFIT SECTOR

Flushing Town Hall still bringing people together
Cultural institution celebrates 40 years of art and culture BY BENJAMIN FANG When Flushing Town Hall was built in 1862,
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Promotions, Announcements & Appointments
Morrisett to lead Cornell Tech Greg Morrisett, dean of Cornell’s Faculty of Computing and Information Science (CIS) and an international
COLUMNS

On the Move but Still Hard at Work
BY THOMAS J. GRECH, PRESIDENT & CEO As the final weeks of summer wind down, vacations come to an end,
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Law Offices Of Roman Aminov
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Description: Roman Aminov, a graduate of St. Johns Law School, has and continues to contribute to the Queens business community in the field of estate planning, probate and elder law. Roman, the winner of the AVVO Perfect 10 “Superb” award has made our borough proud
Michael D. Ribowsky Attorneys At Law
109-12 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418 (718) 659-5333 mrinjurylawyerny.com
Description: Michael D. Ribowsky, a leading accident & injury lawyer on Jamaica Avenue, has been a great asset to the small business community in Queens for several decades. Thank you for your contributions to the local legal landscape.
Grid City Energy
75-27 141st Pl suite g, Flushing, NY 11367 (718) 785-9243 gridcitysolar.com
Description: This solar energy company has changed the face of businesses in Queens with their subsidized commercial Solar Panels which help local companies save money and save the environment at the same time. They are also a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise.