At CB 9, Katz Focuses on Economic Development in Queens
Want to really annoy Queens Borough President Melinda Katz? Call Queens Brooklyn’s little sibling. “One thing that kept coming up during the campaign was people…
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The Necessity of Paid Family Leave
At the most critical moments of our lives, far too many of us New Yorkers face an impossible decision: “Do I choose my family or…
Strong Turnout for 112th Pct. Open House
Heidi Chain, president of the 112th Precinct Community Council, said there were more than 1,000 people passing through the precinct’s open house during Sunday’s Austin…
Civic Virtue Statue, Pedestrian Safety Top Talk at CB 9
For the residents who stood before Community Board 9 Tuesday night, armed with posters and vitriol for the city, the fight to bring back the…
With Decade and a Half Under Her Belt, Markey Touts Experience in Assembly Bid
More than 15 years in the state Assembly means much more than many might think, state Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D-Maspeth) said in an interview detailing…
Thousands Hit Forest Hills for Festival of the Arts
The Forest Hills Festival of the Arts drew huge crowds to Austin Street Sunday, when thousands of people from throughout the neighborhood – and beyond…
Four Adult Entertainers and Club Manager Arrested
Five individuals, including two women from northeast Queens, were arrested this week and charged in an alleged scheme to drug wealthy victims and charge approximately…
Man Sexually Assaults Woman in Forest Hills Apartment: Cops
Cops are searching for a man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman inside of her Forest Hills apartment building, the NYPD said. The unidentified…
Christ the King Celebrates Graduation
Christ the King High School in Middle Village celebrated its 49th annual commencement exercises on Saturday, June 7. More than 230 seniors graduated with more…
Celebrating the Backbone of the Howard Beach Senior Center – the Volunteers
Standing before a crowd of about 70 seniors flanked by a sea of colorful balloons Friday, Msgr. Alfred LoPinto, the pastor of St. Helen’s, told…
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…
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…