Cops Nab Duo in Alleged Armed Mugging; Gun not Recovered
Photo: Police officers on Tuesday rounded up two men wanted in an alleged armed street mugging in Richmond Hill. The gun used in the assault has…
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Man Convicted of Assaulting Cops after Car Chase
A Brooklyn man last week was found guilty of assault and other charges in a June 2014 incident in which he led police on a…
Braton Re-Elected Chairwoman of CB 10
Photo: Betty Braton (c.) last week was re-elected chairwoman of Community Board 10. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza. Longtime Community Board 10 Chairwoman Betty Braton…
Jamaica Women Charged in Alleged Terror Plot to Obtain WMDs
Two Jamaica women last week were arrested by federal agents for conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction against persons or property in the…
Jamaica Man Convicted of Murder in Botched Carjacking
A Jamaica man last week was found guilty in a September 2011 carjacking that turned deadly when the defendant stabbed the vehicle’s driver in the…
Crime Chat: Focus on Prescription Drug Abuse
In the twenty-four years since I became District Attorney of Queens County, the dangers involving the misuse of prescription drugs have escalated at an alarming…
Administration Making Mental Healthcare a Priority
Photo: Chiara de Blasio (at podium) and her mom, First Lady Chirlane McCray, speak at an NYC Teen Text event. Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography…
Suspected Shooter in Casino Melee in Custody
Photo: The suspect who allegedly fired shots outside Resorts World Casino in South Ozone Park after a brutal brawl last Friday is in police custody….
Justice Agate Embraces New Role as Library Trustee
He may have retired on the last day of the last month of last year, hanging up the distinctive black robe for good after stepping…
Stringer Rips Build it Back Program in Audit Findings
Photo: Last October, Mayor de Blasio (at lectern) lauded the work of a revamped Build it Back program during a visit to Broad Channel. City Comptroller…
State Legislature Approves $142B Budget; Education, Ethics Reforms Anchor Spending Plan
Photo: Gov. Andrew Cuomo (l.) and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie earlier in March celebrated reaching an agreement on ethics reforms. Legislative leaders had reason to rejoice…
WRBA Asks Community to Help Family Find Missing Man
An area civic organization this week asked for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Brooklyn man with mental-health issues who used to live in…
DOT Unveils Woodhaven-Cross Bay Select Bus Service Design Concept
Photo: The city DOT last week rolled out the design concept for Select Bus Service on the Woodhaven-Cross Bay corridor. The city Department of Transportation last…
Area Legislators Push to Legalize MMA in NY
Photo: Mixed Martial Art hopefuls practice submission techniques at Kai’s Next Level X-Treme Martial Arts in Ozone Park. Photo Courtesy of Master Kai Evers. For six…
Ulrich Introduces Autism Month Resolution
Councilman Eric A. Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) introduced Resolution no. 638 this week recognizing this and every April as Autism Awareness Month in New York City….