Ozone Park Range Sees a “Hunger” for Archery
Under the supervision of her grandfather, 11-year-old Aimee Teplitskiy drew back the string on a wooden bow and let an arrow fly at a target…
State Pulls Plug on Peninsula Hospital
It’s official—Peninsula Hospital is now closed, as of Monday, April 9. The troubled hospital closed its doors after 104 years Monday, despite a last-minute attempt…
Editorial:Just How Long Is Five Miles
It’s a lovely day at the beach in the Rockaways. Warm sun, pretty waves… and then you trip, and a jagged piece of glass embeds…
New Congressional Candidate Provokes Cries of Sabotage
Controversy erupted in the Queens congressional race when a fourth contender jumped into the democratic primary at the last minute—sparking accusations that the party was…
Council Members Score High in Environmental Ranking
Queens council members are scoring high on green issues, according to rankings released last week by the New York League of Conservative Voters (NYLCV). Based…
Police Union Endorses Crowley for Congress
The union for some NYPD commanders endorsed Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley in her bid for congress last week, adding to the stable of first-responders backing herThe…
Careless Smoking Causes Lindenwood Blaze
An early morning blaze broke out at the Ardsley apartment complex in Lindenwood on Saturday around 7:30. The fire started in a fourth floor…
Woodhaven Dials & Donates on “311 Day”
The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association (WRBA) logged 81 complaints and raised over $500 on its first “311 Day.” The 311 Spring Cleaning and Fundraiser was…
Ozone Park Killer Gets 75 to Life
The final defendant in the plotted home invasion and murder of Gerardo Antoniello— the 29-year-old son of a Cross Bay Boulevard pizzeria owner— is guilty….
DNA Leads to Jamaica Sexual Assault Arrest
By tracking him down through DNA, police have arrested a Far Rockaway man who allegedly sexually assaulted a women at knifepoint during a robbery. The…
Hevesi Introduces Bills to Dismiss Abusers from School Jobs
In response to a recent spate of arrests for sexual offenses in New York City schools, Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) is trying to tighten…
Ascan Avenue Named for Geraldine Ferraro
Ascan Avenue in Forest Hills will soon be co-named for Geraldine Ferraro, Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz announced Tuesday night. Koslowitz was speaking to a room full…
Electronic Recyclable Collection at Forest Park
Locals looking to dispose of their electronic waste that can’t go into the normal trash can do so at Forest Park this Sunday, April 15…
Our Lady of Grace Passion Play Draws Full House
A standing-room-only crowd filled the auditorium of the Ave Maria Catholic Academy for the presentation of the Passion Play held at the parish of Our…
CB 9 Settles Election Dispute
Community Board 9 Chairperson Andrea Crawford will remain in that position for this year. The board discussed a possible revote at this month’s meeting after…