Do You Want to Teach Your Dog To Fetch The Mouthwash?
If the days of looking forward to sitting and petting your new puppy and the excited sloppy kisses that he or she would lavish on…
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Pets Are Passengers Too! Strap pets in for safety – theirs and yours
Most drivers would not allow a 40-pound unsecured weight to ricochet around the interior of their vehicles. Passengers and cargo are typically strapped in for…
Pairing Kids With Pets – Safety tips to protect youngsters and pets
In many families, kids and pets get along famously. Many youngsters are natural born animal enthusiasts while pets tend to respond to kids’ gentle and…
Elmhurst Woman Dies in Forest Hills Hit-and-Run, Cops Say
A 58-year-old Elmhurst woman died in a hit-and-run accident at Queens Boulevard and 71st Avenue in Forest Hills Saturday night, police said. Nisath Hossain, an…
It Was No Accident – Two cops arrested for selling accident reports illegally to runners, now face bribery charges
Two cops who decided to try a little “moonlighting” on the job were arrested after they were found to have been selling official copies of…
Family of Rich. Hill Girl Electrocuted During Sandy Sues Con Ed
The family of a young Richmond Hill woman who died after being electrocuted outside her house during Hurricane Sandy has filed a lawsuit against Con…
District Attorney Says All Bets Are Off – Tri-County family run gambling operation busted
Six people were indicted last week and charged with operating an illegal gambling ring that worked between Queens, Brooklyn and Nassau County. Authorities say the…
Public Advocate Candidates Tout Queens Endorsements
Councilwoman Letitia James (D-Brooklyn) secured on Monday backing from the Queens County Democratic Party, while her opponent, state Sen. Daniel Squadron (D-Manhattan, Brooklyn) landed support from…
Squadron, James Go On Attack During Public Advocate Debate
Tuesday night’s runoff election debate between public advocate candidates state Sen. Daniel Squadron (D-Brooklyn, Manhattan) and City Council Member Letitia James (D-Brooklyn) was a spirited…
Racing Toward A Cure – Local families travel to Tennessee to combat Juvenile Diabetes
As part of their demonstrated support and commitment to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), local businessman Angelo Gurino of Howard Beach and prominent criminal…
In Woodhaven, A Celebration Of Community – WRBA honors civic, business leaders at 42nd annual dinner
The Woodhaven Residents Block Association held its 42nd annual fundraiser last week to celebrate another year of protecting the South Queens community. The event, held…
Caught! Cops nab career criminal wanted for attempted murder
Gary Sarback, a 61-year-old career criminal from Florida was arrested in Flushing on Monday afternoon and charged with attempted murder of a police officer, assault,…
JFK Employee Arrested For Reckless Endangerment
A JFK Airport employee was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment over the weekend, after what authorities describe as “cleaning supplies” he was transporting, leaked…
104th Precinct Talks Increase In Crime
Concerned about a recent uptick in crime, officers from the 104th Precinct are urging residents to be wary of scam artists and pick-pocketers – and…
Maspeth Arts Center Makes Pitch For Liquor License – Some civic leaders, pols urge state to deny it
The manager of a Maspeth arts center that has set up shop in an abandoned glass factory said at a Community Board 5 meeting last…