Relay Serves as Second Family for Maspeth Survivor
Arlene DeSena battled breast cancer and survived. Now, she shares her stories with others going through similar ordeals as a means of comfort. “It’s about…
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As 125-Family Homeless Shelter Looms, Glendale Recalls Smaller Venues
As residents debate the city’s proposal to operate a 125-family homeless shelter in Glendale, individuals are recalling what they said were successful – though…
Build It Back Case Managers to Begin Helping Residents at Pols’ Offices
South Queens and Rockaway residents who have been struggling to navigate the city’s Build It Back process will now be able to receive direct assistance…
Queens, City Economy Weathered Stormy Winter: Comptroller
The city’s economy has so far outpaced the rest of the country this year, according to a report by city Comptroller Scott Stringer that also…
MS 202 Students Spring Into the Arts
On May 22, spring wasn’t the only thing blooming in Ozone Park. That Thursday, Robert H. Goddard Middle School 202 held its third annual Bloomin’…
Maspeth HS to Perform ‘Cinderella’
Maspeth High School is ending its school year with a bang. Students will present “Cinderella” on Friday, June 6 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June…
Parents Plan to Protest City’s New Richmond Hill HS Plan at June 12 Hearing
After months of parents, elected officials, and educational leaders slamming the city for its plan to move more than 400 Richmond Hill High School freshmen…
GMO Labeling Tops Talk at Ridgewood Club
The Ridgewood Democratic Club held its monthly meeting last Friday on Genetically Modified Organisms. Alex Beauchamp of the Northeast Region Director of Food & Water Watch was the Guest…
Reach for the STARS! Honored as Business of the Month
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park) honored Howard Beach’s Reach for the STARS! as May’s Small Business of the Month. Goldfeder presented the group’s owner, Frances…
At Ridgewood’s PS 239, Mayor Announces Pre-K Options
Speaking with Mayor Bill de Blasio at PS 239 in Ridgewood Tuesday, Queens educators said they welcomed the city’s plan to expand full-day pre-kindergarten seats…
From the Depths of Richmond Hill Library, Residents See Chance to Create a Cultural Hub
Members of the Friends of the Richmond Hill Library can see it now: A basement rid of what is now a sea of lawn mowers,…
GWDC’s ‘Spring is Here’ Dinner Dance to Honor Area Leaders
The Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation will sponsor its 35th annual “Spring is Here” dinner dance on June 6 at 7:30 p.m. The dinner dance will…
CTK Students Present Year-Long Science Research
Christ the King Students presented their yearlong science research at the school’s Science Research Symposium. The Advanced Research class allows juniors and seniors to conduct…
East Elmhurst Hero Hits Veterans Hall of Fame
Jacob Worrell put it all on the line for his country, and a state senator in Queens expressed his token of gratitude by inducting him…
Forest Hills Students Preserve Immigrant Stories
A group of Forest Hills middle schoolers took a step back into history to tell the stories of their immigrant ancestors. More than 50 oral…