Police Hunt Rego Center Mall Pickpockets
Police are searching for three pickpockets who allegedly stole wallets by distracting or bumping into shoppers at the Rego Center Mall. It’s happened three times…
Burglars Strike Overnight in Middle Village
Police are warning residents about a string of overnight burglaries in Middle Village this month. At three locations—83rd Place near 63rd Avenue, 77th Place near…
PBA President Coaches Crowley on Stop-and-Frisk
Good news for Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley turned into an awkward moment at a press conference when the congressional candidate was asked about the NYPD’s use…
Save Our Libraries, Shout Residents
In what is sure to be one of many protests for Queens Libraries, Rockaway residents were clear about their message on Thursday afternoon: Keep our…
Police: No Foul Play in Forest Park Burned Body
Police have identified the man found burned in Forest Park earlier this month and suspect it was a deadly accident. Early in the morning on…
Pols, Residents Seek DOH’s Answers on Peninsula Closing
Residents and legislators finally had the opportunity to ask Department of Health (DOH) officials questions on the closure of Peninsula Hospital last week at a…
45 Arrested in Drug Bust
After a 15-month investigation, the NYPD and Queens District Attorney arrested 45 people connected to two notorious gangs that made over $15,000 a week slinging…
Rally to Save Beacon Program
As the decision draws closer to see which schools in Queens will lose their Beacon Programs, students, parents and community members at one Forest Hills-based…
Mother Sentenced for Dumping Newborn
The Queens woman who dumped her baby in a trash can after giving birth in a hospital bathroom was sentenced to 10 years in prison…
Officials Worry About Timing of Special Ed Reform
The Department of Education (DOE) is in the midst of changing the way schools handle special education students, but some parents and education officials are…
Union Endorsements Flow in Democratic Primary
As the Democratic primary for the 6th Congressional District looms just more than a month away, union endorsements for candidates keep rolling in. Most recently,…
Ulrich Faces Possible Primary
Councilman Eric Ulrich could face a possible republican primary for the State Senate seat he’s running for, according to published reports. As reported by City…
Editorial: Sad State (and City) of Affairs
How did this happen? It seems like you can’t turn around anymore without spotting a politician who has no business being in charge of anything,…
Blockwatcher Program Comes to Forest Hills
Forest Hills residents looking to help police fight crime in their neighborhood will now get the chance, thanks to a revived program at the 112th…
Maspeth High Students Erase Graffiti in Middle Village
Several stores along Dry Harbor Road in Middle Village got a fresh look to cover up vandalism that had been an eyesore in the area….