Goldfeder’s Sandy Tax Relief Bill Passed by Assembly
Photo: The New York State Assembly this week passed a bill introduced by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder extending tax exemptions to homeowners that have seen their property…
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City Says Addabbo Idea Not Ferry Feasible
Photo: The city this week said that state Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr.’s new idea for reviving the Rockaway Ferry is not financially viable. File Photo. The…
Ulrich, DSNY Bringing New Garbage Baskets to District
Photo: City Councilman Eric Ulrich. Photo Courtesy of the City Council/William Alatriste. In an effort to combat area refuse issues, City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park)…
Schumer, de Blasio Announce $3 Billion for NYCHA Buildings
Photo: Billions of dollars will be pumped into NYCHA buildings devastated by Superstorm Sandy nearly three years ago. FIle photo. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and Mayor…
Howard Beach Girl in Philadelphia for Heart Surgery
Valentina Allen, the brave 2-year-old Howard Beach tot who has crawled into the collective heart of a community, was scheduled to undergo her third…
Gang Members Charged with Conspiring to Murder Rivals
Seven reputed members and associates of a notorious South Queens street gang last week were indicted on conspiracy, weapons and other charges for the attempted…
Flushing Man Pleads Guilty in Stepmother Beating
A Flushing man last week pleaded guilty in the brutal attack on his elderly stepmother, leaving her blind in her right eye and with only…
Jamaica Bay Project Garners Votes in Nationwide Contest
The Northeast Chapter of the American Littoral Society has been named a top ten finalist in Solution Search’s “Reducing Our Risk: Innovation for Disaster Preparation”…
Woman Set Up Botched Robbery That Ended in Homicide: DA
A South Ozone Park woman last week was charged with murder in the shooting death of her boyfriend during a botched robbery attempt she allegedly…
Participatory Budget Voting Dates Set
Council Member Eric Ulrich announced this week the final ballot and voting sites of Participatory Budgeting in the Community Board 9 Portion of New York…
Warm Welcome for Orchestra in Howard Beach
The Howard Beach community last Wednesday welcomed the Queens Symphony Orchestra with a standing room only crowd at St. Helen Catholic Academy on 157th…
The Hunt is On in Ozone Park
On Saturday, March 28, the Ozone Howard Little League and the Ozone Park Civic Association sponsored an Easter egg hunt for local children. Photos…
Woodhaven BID Celebrates Easter
Photo: Courtesy of the Woodhaven BID The Woodhaven Business Improvement District’s Jamaica Avenue celebrated Easter on Saturday, March 28. Clowns, balloons, face painting, and live music all…
Editorial: The Art of the Interview
For journalists, getting a good interview is like hitting the lottery – without the promise of wealth. An interview can be good because it’s with…
Four-Alarm Woodhaven Blaze Claims Eight Homes, Two Dogs; Fire Marshals Nab Ousted Tenant who Allegedly Ignited Inferno
Photo: The four-alarm fire that was set at 91-21 quickly spread to neighboring houses. Courtesy of FDNY. City fire marshals last week arrested a suspect in…