The Finishing Trades Institute in Long Island City, Queens, will begin taking applications Monday for 50 drywall taper apprenticeships, officials said.

Applications can be obtained at the institute’s office, 45-15 36th St. in Long Island City, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays through March 18 or until 500 forms have been distributed, whichever comes first.

Applicants must be 18 or older, provide proof of completion of high school or GED courses, be physically able to do the work, attend a three-day orientation and be able to read, hear and understand English.

More information is available by calling 718-937-7440.

Police are only addressing the supply, but demand is what fuels the illicit sex trade, experts say. Newsday political reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story. Credit: Newsday Staff

'If you don't address demand, you don't address the problem' Police are only addressing the supply, but demand is what fuels the illicit sex trade, experts say. Newsday political reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

Police are only addressing the supply, but demand is what fuels the illicit sex trade, experts say. Newsday political reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story. Credit: Newsday Staff

'If you don't address demand, you don't address the problem' Police are only addressing the supply, but demand is what fuels the illicit sex trade, experts say. Newsday political reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

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