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…
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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…
Psoriatic Arthritis Affects Many People
Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition in which the skin reproduces cells at an accelerated rate. This causes patches of flaky, irritated skin, also known…
Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s
If you are, like so many thousands of children now caring for elderly—or not so elderly—parents with Alzheimer’s Disease, then you are undoubtedly taunted and…
Queens Veterans Day Parade honors nation’s bravest
The fourth annual Queens Veterans Day Parade drew hundreds of people to Middle Village Sunday afternoon, when everyone from those who served in World War…
Residents Slam Plan to Bring Homeless Shelter to Glendale
Protesters against bringing a 125-family homeless shelter gathered on Cooper Avenue on Saturday, in front of the proposed site on the Middle Village and Glendale…
Martin Luther’s Cross Country Team Nabs Big Wins
The Martin Luther School Cougars’ cross country team, led by head coach Ken Johnson, dominated the 2013 Independent Private and Parochial School Athletic League [IPPSAL]…