Businesses Protest DOT’s Maspeth Bypass
Maspeth residents have been fighting for ten years to get trucks routed away from their residential and commercial areas, and they’ll have to keep waiting….
Community Garden Opens in Glendale
A vacant, rock-strewn lot off Myrtle Avenue has been transformed into a vibrant community garden. Dorie Figliola from Assemblyman Mike Miller’s office has been working…
Two Arrested for Murder of Gerardo Antoniello
Two Ozone Park men were indicted late last week for the murder of Gerardo Antoniello, the 29-year-old son of an Ozone Park pizzeria owner, killed…
New Sewage Facility Will Keep Jamaica Bay Fresh
Jamaica Bay should be a little cleaner just in time for summer with the early opening of a new sewage runoff treatment plant in Brooklyn….
Glendale’s Social Security Office Proposed to Close
The growing senior population in central Queens is in danger of losing convenient access to a Social Security office. The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends…
Sheehan Dicusses Upcoming Trial
Barbara Sheehan is awaiting trial in the February 18, 2008 shooting death of her husband, former NYPD Sgt. Raymond Sheehan. She has admitted to killing…
Comptroller Gives School Progress Reports Passing Grade, Mostly
The Department of Education (DOE) recently began the process of receiving and compiling data for their annual progress reports, which city Comptroller John Liu said…
CUNY Opens Doors for Future Citizens
In a series of comprehensive events throughout the city, CUNY Citizenship Now! is providing free, high quality, and confidential citizenship and immigration law services to…
A Vietnam Hero Marches to Heaven
Editors Note: With Memorial Day next weekend, we’ve dedicated our editorial space to George Petrzelka, who reminds us why we celebrate those who serve. This…
Brooklyn Union Maintenance Under Investigation
The notorious Brooklyn Union Maintenance, a group of alleged scam artists known for gaining access to homes in the area by claiming they need to…
Limiting Porn in Libraries
While the city can’t outlaw viewing pornography in public libraries, those who watch it in the presence of minors may soon face criminal charges. Councilmen…
Legislature Passes New Bill Packages
With the budget approved, the State Senate and Assembly have been working to pass a variety of bills for New Yorkers. Recently, the Assembly passed…
City Releases List of Proposed Firehouse Closures
The city has finally released its list of 20 fire companies slated to close under Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed budget. According to the New York…
Ulrich Demands for Increased Police Presence Near Aqueduct
As the Aqueduct casino’s opening date approaches, neighboring residents are asking for increased police presence to help mitigate the influx of an estimated 30,000 people…
Weiner, Nadler Push Legislation to Reroute bin Laden Reward Money to 9/11 Victims
The U.S. State Department offered up to $50 million for information on locating Osama Bin Laden—a reward that will likely never be paid. If the…