DOE Seeks to Ease PS 49 Overcrowding
More than a decade ago, P.S. 49 was an average school in a district notorious for below average schools. By 2003, the Middle Village school…
Different Strokes: The State and City Budgets
When Governor Andrew Cuomo passed the state budget earlier this spring, there were massive cuts to education and social services. While there was a smattering…
Library Cuts Threaten Five-Day-A-Week Service
New York City’s three public library systems are in danger of serious cuts in Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s executive budget. If the Mayor’s executive budget is…
GOP Councilmen Trash Mayor’s Budget
Monday night’s meeting of the Ronald Reagan Republican Club served as a stage for Councilman Eric Ulrich and City Council Minority Leader James Oddo to…
Prosecutors Criticize Budget
Add Queens District Attorney Richard Brown to the growing list of officials worried about Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s executive budget. Brown, along with Brooklyn DA Charles…
In Brief: Energy Prices, Saint Matthews and Marriage Equality
Relief from rising electricity costs Governor Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the New York State legislature pushed through a bill that would ease the…
New Smoking Ban in Effect for Parks
The city’s newly expanded anti-smoking law went into effect on Monday, meaning smokers can no longer legally light up at public parks, beaches and pedestrian…
Deja Vu: Engine 294 Faces the Ax Again
With the budget debate smoldering in City Hall, 20 fire companies are in jeopardy of being closed in July. Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s list of closings—which…
Charter School Faces Opposition in Central Queens
A debate over Community Education Council policy broke out after a contentious vote over a proposed charter school at the District 24 meeting on Tuesday….
Park Advocates Keep Pressure on City
Rosemarie Pittelli and Kay DeVita watched the rally across the street from their homes and grew agitated. More than 80 people had arrived at the…
Honorees Announced For Maspeth Memorial Day Parade
The United Veterans and Fraternal Organizations of Maspeth has announced its speakers and honorees for the Maspeth Memorial Day Parade, which will be held this…
New Perscription Drug Card Available For Residents
Purchasing prescription drugs became easier and cheaper for city residents on Wednesday with the debut of the BigAppleRx prescription drug program. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, City…
Richmond Hill South Civic Officers Swear In, Help Troops
The Richmond Hill South Civic Association (RHSCA) held the installation of the 2011-2112 Executive Board last week. The swearing in was conducted by Senator Joe…
Ulrich Honors Local Senior’s 90th Birthday
Councilman Eric Ulrich presents local resident Christine Titone with a Proclamation in honor of her 90th birthday, while celebrating with family and friends at the…
Students Revisit Woodhaven’s Garden of Remembrance
Cadets of the Franklin K. Lane High School Air Force Junior ROTC, led by Chief Master Sergeant Jose L. Silveira, ROTC Commandant, gathered at the…