At Russo’s Christmas Is For Kids
The Grinch may have stolen Christmas in the movies, but in Howard Beach, restaurant/catering entrepreneur Frank Russo stepped in to make sure nothing would…
Could Another Super Storm be on the Horizon? Some Experts Say Yes
The recent super storm Sandy, which hit the New York area and the East Coast causing death, destruction and billions in property damage, will…
The Storm That Stole Christmas — HB Residents Focus on Rebuilding Homes for the Holidays
For scores of New York residents still struggling to recover from the devastating aftermath of superstorm Sandy, this year’s holiday season may very well be…
WRBA Calls For Woodhaven To Be in One District
Woodhaven wants to be united. That’s what the members of the Woodhaven Residents Block Association (WRBA) are saying about what was the proposed City…
On the Verge of a Strike, JFK Security Guards Head Back to the Bargaining Table
Union officials announced on Dec. 18 that security guards at John F. Kennedy Airport will not go on strike, though the employees of Air Serv…
F H Beacon Program Faces Chopping Block Again
Although some Beacon after-school programs were saved from closure last year, the fight to remain open will come around once again. At last week’s…
Goldfeder Pleads Case for LIRR Line to Forest Hills
In the continuing discussion of what to do with vacant rail line in southern and central Queens, one elected official said that reviving the Long…
Sandy Slams Automobiles — Used car buyers can be scammed by false titles
The automobile was one of the easily overlooked casualties of Superstorm Sandy. As storm surges overwhelmed large swaths of Queens, leaving thousands without power and…
Scamming Sandy Victims — DEC warns of scam letter from bogus company
Individuals in the areas affected by Hurricane Sandy should beware of a solicitation letter sent out by GC Environmental, Inc., a private company with no…
Man with Air Pistol Shot and Killed
A man was shot and killed by police on Saturday night after pointing what appeared to be a handgun at Brooklyn North narcotics officers following…
Business Boom in Forest Hills — Local Biz surge after FEMA Moves In
FEMA moving into Forest Hills has been a welcome sight for the area’s local businesses. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy hitting New York and…
Queens’ native elected to New York City Civil Court
Former counsel to Assembly members Audrey Pheffer, Phil Goldfeder Forest Hills resident Larry Love will be getting a new office on January 1st. Love, a…
Questions, Opposition Surround MLS — Venue proposed for Flushing-Meadows Corona Park
In theory, a major league soccer stadium in the heart of Queens is an idea worth championing and certainly one that most Queens’ residents and…
Mexican Sex Traffickers Nabbed
United States Attorney Loretta E. Lynch has announced the extradition and arraignment of four Mexican sex traffickers in a comprehensive anti-trafficking program, which has to…
Democratic Contenders Pile Up in Queens Borough President’s Race
The borough battle is just about ready to break out. With Borough President Helen Marshall term-limited, candidates are piling into a Democratic primary to take…