Tougher Laws for Animal Fight Viewers
Being a spectator at an illegal animal fight is now a misdemeanor crime in New York. Most aspects of animal fights including hosting animal fights…
WRBA To Hold 40th Anniversary Fundraiser
Every year, the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association (WRBA) holds a fundraiser to support the work the group does in the community. This year, there will…
City Cracks Down on Debt Consolidation Firms
City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Jonathan Mintz announced on Tuesday that it is issuing subpoenas to 15 debt settlement companies that were either…
Addabbo Hosts Blood Drive
With blood centers throughout the city are in desperate need of donations, local state Senator Joe Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) has partnered with the New York…
Free Tennis Lessons Still Offered in Forest Hills
Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz announced that the New York Junior Tennis League, the most acclaimed scholastic tennis program in the United States, will offer free tennis…
NYC Students Continue to Progress on State Tests
New York City public schools outpaced the rest of the state by dramatically increasing the number of students who met the state’s bar for proficiency…
Weprin, Turner Continue Battle for 9th Congressional District
While the House and Senate agreed and voted on a resolution to the debt ceiling debate this week, most local residents were left without representation…
U.S. Debt Ceiling Agreement Reached, Gillibrand Votes ‘No’
President Barack Obama and legislative leaders reached an agreement on Sunday to raise the country’s debt limit ceiling, allowing the U.S. to borrow more money…
Editorial: Security Cameras Can Save Lives
In July, 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky of Brooklyn was abducted and killed while walking home. Kletzky’s abductor was caught thanks in large part to security footage…
Memorial for Frederick Endres
A memorial sits on the intersection of Fresh Pond Road and Eliot Avenue in remembrance of Frederick Endres death one year ago. The 12-year-old boy…
Man Charged in Local Rape
Police have arrested the man believed to be responsible for a sexual assault in Woodhaven last Tuesday. Woodhaven resident Kevin Pazmini, 21, is charged with…
Ground Zero Worker Gets $0 from Settlement
A Ground Zero worker who now suffers from throat cancer and sinus problems won a court settlement with Merrill Lynch but was stunned to receive…
Bloomberg Speaks at 106th Precinct’s Night Out Against Crime
Queens residents were out in full force on Tuesday night to celebrate the National Night Out Against Crime, an event hosted by the NYPD to…
104th and 112th Precincts Celebrate Night Out Against Crime
Police precincts across Queens and the city celebrated Night Out Against Crime, carrying a theme of patriotism and strong community relations between residents and the…
City Praises Restaurant Health Grades
Last year, the city Health Department unveiled its newest initiative—health inspection letter grades for restaurants. On Monday, the city celebrated the one-year anniversary of the…