Anti-Gun Initiative Expands to Far Rockaway
With shooting incidents on the uptick in the 101st and 114th precincts, elected officials last week announced a citywide initiative to reduce gun violence would be expanded…
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Bat-wielding Thief Steals Cell Phone in Rego Park
The New York Police Department was reaching out for help with hopes of finding a suspect wanted in connection with a Rego Park robbery, authorities…
Astoria Man Stole $5 Million as Phony Lawyer: DA
An Astoria businessman was convicted of pocketing millions posing as a lawyer for various real estate and capital investment groups between 2000 and 2005, Queens…
Man Charged in LIRR Fraud
A Long Island man was charged last week for allegedly making thousands of dollars worth of fake Long Island Rail Road tickets and selling them…
State Veterans Summit Produces Results
Elected officials from across the state came together back in March to discuss some of the toughest issues facing our veterans as they return home,…
Richmond Hill Vet Relishes Top Honor
Robert Finnerty, husband of Richmond Hill South Civic President Margaret Finnerty, was elected national executive officer to represent New York with the National Disabled Veterans…
Law Battles Jamaica Bay Dumping
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signature turned legislation looking to protect Jamaica Bay from toxic dumping into reality this week. State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) and…
Ulrich Unveils New Chief of Staff
City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) announced some changes in personnel out of his Ozone Park office this week. Salvatore Simonetti was named the councilman’s…
Tree-mendous! Queens is First in Forestry Pruning: Audit
Even after absorbing immense arboreal damage over the last four years, Queens tree pruning operations were hailed this week by the city comptroller as “a…
Longtime CB 9 Chair to Retire
Three decades of service will come to an end this October for Community Board 9 District Manager Mary Ann Carey. Carey, who first assumed the…
Reimbursement Offers For Lindenwood Flood Victims
Lindenwood is looking for flood recovery money to flow as rapidly as the water did into their homes earlier this year. City Comptroller Scott Stringer’s…
Resorts World Donates $40K for Hamilton Beach Playground
Playtime has arrived in Hamilton Beach. Roger Gendron of the New Hamilton Beach Civic Association could barely contain his excitement when announcing the news at…
Pols pick new trustees for Queens Library
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has been busy working with Mayor Bill de Blasio to pick up the pieces and refill vacancies they created on…
Baldeo Busted on Obstruction of Justice Charges
Albert J. Baldeo, a former candidate for public office and Democratic district leader, was found guilty of obstruction of justice while also dodging several other…
Flood Relief on the Broad Channel Horizon
Pete Mahon may be a lot of things – husband, dad, retired Rikers Island warden, meteorological sciences buff, blogger, civic leader. But you can never…