Two Dead in Ozone Park Hotel Shooting
Police will continue investigating a shooting in a South Ozone Park hotel on May 10 that the District Attorney is calling a murder suicide. At…
Budget Battle for Fire Companies Begins Again
After Mayor Michael Bloomberg revealed that he once again wants to close fire companies to bridge a budget gap, politicians and firefighters were quick to…
Vietnam Wall Replica to Visit Middle Village
A traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be on display next month in Juniper Valley Park, and volunteers are needed to help host…
DWI Arrests Boom in the 104th Precinct
There’s been a “dramatic” spike in drunken driving arrests recently across Middle Village, Maspeth, Ridgewood and Glendale, police from the 104th Precinct reported this week….
Residents Weigh In On Potential Speed Humps
Residents at a local community board meeting got a chance to chime in on the potential addition of speed humps to roads in Woodhaven before…
DOT Repairs Sidewalks in Community Board 5
Sidewalks throughout Community Board 5 are getting substantial repairs recently as the Department of Transportation sweeps through to rectify problems. Sidewalk violations, tree damage and…
Manhole Cover Thief Nabbed
A Brooklyn man was arraigned last week in relation to a rash of manhole cover thefts that occurred across the boroughs of Queens, Brooklyn and…
Forest Hills Firehouse Up for Landmark Status
The building that houses New York’s bravest in Forest Hills could be added to the list of New York City landmarks if it gets the…
106th Issues ATM Warning for Howard Beach Bank
Capt. Thomas Pascale, Commanding Officer of the 106th Precinct, addressed the members of the Ozone Park Civic Association about two important issues at their monthly…
Ridgewood Man Charged with Running Chop Shop
A man in Ridgewood faces four charges, including first-degree auto stripping, for allegedly running a motorcycle chop shop in the basement of his home. Philip…
Lindenwood Talks About Bus Changes
The May meeting of the Lindenwood Alliance led to further discussion among residents over the recent proposals by the MTA to modify bus routes in…
Hoop Dreams
It’s hard to believe that to find the breeding ground for future college, NBA, and WNBA stars—and even Olympians—one doesn’t need to look much further…
Taxi Hustler Imprisons Family of Four
A livery cab driver who led a Panamanian family of four on a terrifying ride after picking them up at JFK International Airport has been…
Bus Service Cut in Lindenwood
Residents are up in arms about upcoming service changes proposed by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) for routes serving Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach….
Civic Association is Sore About Eyesores
The Juniper Park Civic Association (JPCA) is fed up with the graffiti, deteriorating properties and building violations that members say are plaguing Middle Village and…