Former State Sen. Serphin Maltese Named to Veterans Hall of Fame
Serphin “Serf” Maltese has been many things in his lifetime – including a 10-term state senator and a Queens assistant district attorney, to name just…
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Last Chunk of Federal Sandy Aid Being Released to New York, Cuomo Announces
The federal government is sending out its final batch of Hurricane Sandy relief funding, with $600 million being allocated for the New York’s Community Development…
Job Fair for Seniors to be Held in Kew Gardens
For individuals 50 years of age or older who are struggling to find employment, there will be a job fair for seniors on Friday, May…
Richmond Hill South Civic Association Honors Cipriano Family for Dedication to Military
On the eve of Memorial Day weekend the Richmond Hill South Civic Association gathered to honor a family that honors those who serve their country….
Springfield Gdns. Man Convicted of Shooting, Killing Parents
A 26-year-old Springfield Gardens man was convicted last week of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of his mother and father as they slept in…
Flooding Concerns Drive Hundreds of Residents to Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Meeting: Comptroller Vows Help for Devastated Homeowners
In one hand, Tommy Durante held almost all that is left of his most prized possessions. “Mickey Mantle? In the garbage,” Durante said, pointing to…
Lindenwood Accidents Spurs More Calls for Traffic Safety
A 94-year-old woman from Rockaway struck three pedestrians crossing 153rd Avenue near 83rd Street Tuesday morning, police said, prompting area leaders to once again urge…
Civil War and WWI Soldiers Honored at Evergreen Cemetery
The week leading into this Memorial Day weekend, the Cemetery of the Evergreens, with grounds spanning the border of Ridgewood and Brooklyn, added three new…
Forest Hills Precinct Opens Its Doors
The 112th Precinct is taking more steps to engage the Forest Hills community with an open house next month. The precinct announced the event –…
Maspeth HS to Host Free Summer Basketball Camp
Maspeth High School will offer a free basketball summer camp for boys and girls ages 11 to 13 this July. All skill levels are welcome….
At Homeless Shelter Hearing, Community Sounds Resounding ‘No’
The message was loud and clear: Glendale does not want a homeless shelter in its backyard. Civic leaders, elected officials and residents packed the auditorium…
Goodbye Graffiti! Richmond Hill Volunteers Tackle Problem Spots
Wielding paintbrushes and a sense of community pride, a crowd of volunteers on Saturday set their sights on wiping unsightly graffiti from four sites along…
Jung Throws Hat in Ring for Stavisky Seat
A Flushing activist and businessman has launched his bid for the state Senate, challenging longtime incumbent Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Flushing). S.J. Jung, a former City…
Schools Chancellor Tackles Overcrowding at Queens Town Hall
City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña sat down with District 24 families face-to-face this week, and Community Education Council 24 President Nick Comaianni made it clear…
‘Canvas of Words’ Open Mic Series Aims to Foster Community for Queens Artists
Practice your stage voice, tinker with your comedy sketch, and prep that spoken word poem because Queens is getting a new monthly open mic series…