Trash Can

Pigs Beware: Queens Councilman Peter Vallone Vows To Find You

Queens Councilman Peter Vallone got his hands dirty yesterday digging through a city garbage can on Astoria Boulevard to find out who illegally dumped household trash into the container.

2012/01/18

Elmhurst Hospital (credit: Google Street View)

Baby Girl Dumped In Elmhurst Hospital Trash Can Dies

Prosecutors say a baby girl found in a trash can last week was declared dead Wednesday and a grand jury will now consider upgrading charges against the child’s 23-year-old mother.

2011/05/19

Show Continues At Javits Center After Trash Can Fire

An accessories show at the Javits Center will continue as scheduled on Sunday after a fire broke out there on Saturday evening.

2011/01/30

Brooklyn Clerk Fights Off Robber With Trash Can

Investigators released surveillance video of a robber pushing the clerk at a smoke shop in Park Slope behind the counter, and grabbing fistfuls of cash from the register.

2010/11/09

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