Kew Gardens Overpass Lands Mural Makeover
A Kew Gardens overpass has been given a makeover. One nearby artist took the lead while dozens of neighbors followed in repainting the 82nd Avenue…
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Halloran Tries Insanity Plea to Delay Corruption Trial
In a last-minute effort, former City Councilman Dan Halloran unsuccessfully tried to delay his day in court in connection to a federal corruption trial on…
Sweeping Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Package Clears Council
The City Council approved an 11-bill package last Thursday that is part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “Vision Zero” program that aims to dramatically decrease…
Fedkowskyj Collects Endorsements as Staff Grows
A mid-Queens Democrat announced an expanding staff and endorsements this week as he bulks up a campaign to unseat incumbent state Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D-Maspeth)….
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Ridgewood Hate Crime
A 25-year-old from Brooklyn pleaded guilty last week to a Ridgewood hate crime dating back to 2012 that included anti-gay slurs and shocking his victim…
Grover Cleveland Teacher Charged with Raping Student: DA
A 39-year-old teacher at Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood has been charged with raping a student, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said Tuesday….
After Trying to Have Sex with Teen, Man Sentenced to Prison: DA
A Fresh Meadows residents has been sentenced to up to three years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to disseminate “indecent material,” including a…
Queens Group Advocates for Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
It has been 13 years since the Queens-based Women for Afghan Women started helping individuals throughout New York and Afghanistan, and organizers reflected on their…
Goldfeder Urges City to Clean Up Howard Beach Eyesore
A small effort by the city could make the world of difference for Howard Beach residents and business owners who are fed up with trash…
Volunteers Wanted to Help Clean Up Graffiti in Woodhaven
The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association is looking for volunteers for a graffiti cleanup on Saturday, June 7. The group will meet at the office, located…
‘An Absolute Disgrace:’ Howard Beach Residents Call on Feds to Care for Charles Park
Fed up with what they said has been years of neglect of Frank M. Charles Memorial Park, residents and area leaders are calling on the…
WRBA Launches Membership Drive
The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association has launched its membership drive for 2014 in an effort to increase the number of Woodhaven’s 39,000 residents who are…
St. Thomas Students to Hold Walk-a-Thon
St. Thomas the Apostle students will hold their annual walk-a-thon at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 6. It will begin on 87th Street and 88th…
Hundreds of Seniors Flock to Job Fair in Kew Gardens
Following years of a souring economy, seniors throughout the city have not yet turned to retirement – and, considering the massive turnout to a job…
Cuomo Signs Tax Relief Bill for Sandy Victims
Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week signed legislation proposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio to provide financial relief for city residents who had faced higher property…