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Beloved LIC mechanic shop losing its location after decades
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Beloved LIC mechanic shop losing its location after decades

KNR AutoRepairs, owned by Rickford Dhoman and his wife Katie, is being forced to close its Long Island City location by late March after over three decades due to the landlord's plans for redevelopment. This news has saddened many long-time customers and marks the end of an era for the neighborhood.

ny1.comApr 8, 2026
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Auto shop owner who paid worker in 91,500 oily pennies ordered to pay nearly $40,000 more - WDEF
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Auto shop owner who paid worker in 91,500 oily pennies ordered to pay nearly $40,000 more - WDEF

The owner of A OK Walker Autoworks in Peachtree City, Georgia, Miles Walker, who previously paid a former employee's final paycheck with 91,500 oil-covered pennies, has been ordered by a federal judge to pay nearly $40,000 more in unpaid overtime and damages to nine workers. This settlement resolves a civil lawsuit brought by the U.S. Labor Department, which also accused Walker of retaliating against the former employee.

wdef.comApr 7, 2026
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Mech-Hammock: A Student-Designed Support System for Automotive Technicians
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Mech-Hammock: A Student-Designed Support System for Automotive Technicians

Industrial design student Jordan Iremonger from Massey University has created the Mech-Hammock — an electrical assistance apparatus designed to reduce musculoskeletal disorders for automotive technicians. The device reduces fatigue, strain, and discomfort when working inside engine bays for extended periods. It features a magnetic Bluetooth control remote, 16-hour lithium-ion battery, 360° rotation, and adjustable body positioning components.

artsthread.comMar 27, 2026

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