Build It Back Deadline Fast Approaching
Photo: Last summer, Mayor de Blasio rolled out major changes to the original Build It Back program. File Photo With the June 30 deadline for homeowners…
Articles Written By: Michael V. Cusenza
Homeless Man Charged in Vicious Forest Park Murder
Photo: A homeless man last Saturday was arraigned on murder charges in the beating death of Diego Piedrahita, 23, whose body was found in Forest Park…
Tears and Cheers as Richmond Hill Civic Shutters
Photo: President Margaret Finnerty (front row, c.) and the Richmond Hill South Civic Association bid farewell to the community at their final meeting last Thursday. Forum…
‘Groundbreaking’ Pact Between Feds and City Means Rikers Reform
Photo: Mayor de Blasio speaking at Rikers Island earlier this year. File Photo Federal and city officials this week agreed in principle to a settlement that…
Leaders Spotlight Victims, Awareness at Gun Violence Vigil
Photo: Shenee Johnson, who lost her son, Kedrick, to gun violence, spoke on Monday night during a prayer vigil outside the Queens Museum. Forum Photo by…
First Responder Bills Pass Senate, Under Review in Assembly
Photo: The state Senate has passed three pieces of legislation that focus on first responders. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza While the City Council earlier…
Auto Accident Leads to Drug Stash
A Howard Beach driver last Saturday afternoon went from a busted car to just plain busted after a drug stash allegedly spilled from his auto…
Howard Beach Relay Recalls Cancer Victims, Celebrates Survivors
United against a common enemy, hundreds of participants, supporters and volunteers last Saturday helped raise more than $50,000 at the American Cancer Society Relay for…
Stringer Snubs Contract for Juvenile Jail Facility
City Comptroller Scott Stringer this week rejected the contract between the Administration for Children’s Services and the nonprofit Sheltering Arms to operate a proposed Limited…
Hot Day for Cool Cars at NYFAC Fundraiser
The brilliant rays of an intense, unofficial summer sun on Sunday danced off the candy painted classic cars and the freshly scrubbed everyday autos as…
Brutally Bludgeoned Body Found in Forest Park
Investigators this week were still searching for a suspect wanted for questioning in the brutal bludgeoning of a 23-year-old man whose body was discovered in…
106th Pct. Cops of the Month Bravery Caught on Camera
Photo: 106th Precinct Cops of the Month Danny Rivera (l.) and Mark Shackel receive congratulations from Deputy Inspector Jeff Schiff, the precinct’s commanding officer, and Community…
Port Authority Goes Public with Airport Noise Studies
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has recently rolled out public presentations and workshops in an expressed effort to keep communities informed…
Awards Abound as Community Council Breaks for Summer
A packed house at the Richmond Hill Library on Tuesday saw plenty of plaques presented to police brass, bosses and officers as the 102nd Precinct…
DOT Queens Commissioner Tours Southern Borough Communities
Photo: Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic President Joann Ariola (from l.) discusses roadway issues in her community with Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder, DOT Queens Borough Planner Craig Chin, and…