Pols Push to Delay Flood Insurance Prices from Skyrocketing
A group of federal legislators, including U.S. Reps. Hakeem Jeffries (D-Queens, Brookyn) and Gregory Meeks (D-Queens, Long Island), are pushing a bill that, if approved…
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Queens Veterans Pay Respect to Fellow Brother-in-Arms
Twelve men gathered last Thursday morning and saluted the coffin of a man they knew very little about. With the aid of a small bus,…
For Holidays, Family Only Wants Avonte Back
Exactly one month after a 14-year-old boy with autism disappeared after leaving his school in Long Island City, his brother, Danny, said the Rego Park…
Federal Court Halts Stop-and-Frisk Changes, Removes Judge from Case
In what seemed to many to be an unexpected turn of events, a federal appeals court last week halted planned changes to the New York…
With Interactive Property Prices Map, A Story of Financial Duress – and the Need for Change
Where is it affordable – or drastically not so – to live in New York City? Data journalist Chris Walker recently analyzed market value changes…
Queens Subway Platforms Plagued by Broken Lights, Report Says
Queens has more broken lighting fixtures in its subway stations than anywhere else in the city, according to a report recently released by the New…
City Green-Lights South Ozone Park Co-Location
The city’s Panel for Educational Policy voted to approve a contentious plan that has been slammed by parents throughout Queens – and the other four…
Queens Museum Reopens to Public with a Three-Day Whirlwind of Activities
Art aficionados and legislators from throughout the five boroughs celebrated the Queens Museum’s $69 million makeover last week, feting the facility’s expansion that almost doubles…
New York Passes Expanded Casino Gambling
Full gaming? Yes, please. Voters threw their support behind a Constitutional amendment that paves the way for seven Las Vegas-style casinos to open in New…
In Bids for Public Advocate and Comptroller, James and Stringer Easily Win
While the mayoral race dominated the spotlight Tuesday night, Public Advocate-elect Letitia James reportedly landed more supporters at the polls than Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio….
Third Party Candidates Say They Are At Major Disadvantage With Ballot Design
Third party political leaders are slamming the city Board of Elections over the “severely flawed, defective, and prejudicial” ballot design they say is in flagrant…
Bill de Blasio Elected Mayor in Sweeping Victory Over Joe Lhota
Landslide. Mandate. Triumph. Democrat Bill de Blasio won the mayoral election by a stunningly wide margin Tuesday night, defeating Republican Joe Lhota with a severe…
A Comfortable Victory for Ulrich Council Bid
Eric Ulrich walked into a screaming crowd at his victory celebration at Russo’s on the Bay Tuesday night. Accompanied by his wife, Yadira Moran and…
Katz Wins Boro President Race in Landslide Victory
Raising her arms and beaming at the crowd of supporters gathered in the Queens County Democratic Headquarters on Austin Street in Forest Hills Tuesday night,…
At Dolce Aesthetics, A Chance to See Yourself in A New Light
For Dolce Aesthetics NY owner Jennifer DiLandro, there is nothing better than walking into work and hearing, on a nearly daily basis: Thank you. I…