Hevesi Bill Prompts Smartphone Anti-Theft Reform
Political pressure put the heat on cell phone snatchers, in part because of a bill introduced by state Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills). Hevesi has…
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Latino group endorses Fedkowskyj in Assembly run
The National Latino Officers Association threw its support behind former Panel for Education Policy member Dmytro Fedkowskyj in his bid for the state Assembly. NLOA…
Hundreds Pack Stringer Hearing on City’s Response to Sandy
One by one, the residents who packed a Rockaway church for city Comptroller Scott Stringer’s hearing on Sandy spoke of the nightmares of the past…
Crowds Flock to SMGH for ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
The St. Mary Gate of Heaven School auditorium in Ozone Park was an explosion of talent, song and dance Friday and Saturday, as a cast…
Lights, Cameras, Action!
The Maspeth High School Theater Department will present William Shakespeare’s revenge tragedy “Titus Andronicus” on Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23rd at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May…
CB 5 Faces Another Rezoning Debate
Community Board 5 has reignited the rezoning debate. An application to rezone property in an industrial business zone to make way for residential housing has…
Alleged ‘Every Body Killers’ Gang Leader Charged with Intimidating Witness in Murder Case: DA
A reputed street gang leader was arraigned this week on conspiracy charges in connection with allegedly intimidating and tampering with a witness in his pending…
City Zeroes in on Dangerous Ridgewood Intersection
A series of traffic enhancements are still being perfected for a busy intersection on the Brooklyn-Queens border, and the city Transportation Department outlined the plan…
Crowley Cleans Unsightly Maspeth Underpasses
Maspeth’s councilwoman helped secure a new contract that would clean up the crud underneath several underpasses in the area. City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Maspeth) announced…
Damaged by Sandy, City Finally Begins Broad Channel Road Repairs
The road to recovery, South Queens residents know all too well, is a long one. Nearly 19 months after Hurricane Sandy hit, the city on…
Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic to Tackle Flooding Issues
With the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic’s meeting coming on the heels of a devastating rainstorm in the area, representatives from the city Department of Environmental Protection…
State Lawmakers Pass Property Tax Relief Bill for Sandy Victims
The state Senate and Assembly passed legislation that, if signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, will provide property tax relief to city residents who rebuilt or…
CB 5 Urges Strength in Numbers at Homeless Shelter Meeting
Glendale residents hope to demolish plans to put a homeless shelter in their backyard at a town hall meeting scheduled for Thursday night. The homeless…
Controversial Affordable Housing Plan Tops Talk at WRBA
A controversial component of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s affordable housing plan was on the table at the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association’s monthly meeting at American…
Taking to the Streets, Howard Beach to Fight Diabetes
South Queens residents – as well as those from across the borough and city – will flood Howard Beach’s streets on Saturday, May 31 for…