Suspect Wanted for Rape, Robbery in Forest Hills
Police are searching for a suspect wanted for three separate cases of rape and robbery that occurred in Forest Hills. Cops say that Ibrahima Ragis…
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Howard Beach Robberies
Police have confirmed that there were two robberies late last week in Howard Beach; one on Thursday on 96th Street off 160th Avenue and another…
Cops Nab Maspeth, Middle Village Overnight Burglar
Police arrested a man and his accomplice who allegedly left a swath of eight overnight burglaries in Maspeth and Middle Village through the month…
Police Hunt Suspects in Subway Stabbing
Police are searching for two men wanted for allegedly stabbing a passenger on the E Train in Kew Gardens on May 20. Just after 4…
Columbia Lawyers of Queens Honor Justice Augie Agate
The Columbia Lawyers Association of Queens County came out in full force last Wednesday to honor one of their own, Supreme Court Justice Augustus Agate….
Richmond Hill Rallies for Library
Since news broke that many libraries throughout Queens are in danger of closing, community members and library officials have been rallying in support of their…
Aqueduct Convention Center Plan Collapses
Preliminary plans to build the United States’ largest convention center in Ozone Park—and the centerpiece of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s state of the state speech—have…
Police Seek Richmond Hill Rapist
The hunt is on for a man in connection with a rape that occurred in Richmond Hill last week. According to police, the…
Primary Race Shows Rift in Queens GOP
In a rare Republican primary in Queens, Councilman Eric Ulrich and attorney Juan Reyes are set to face off for the 15th District State Senate…
Towns Endorses Barron in Howard Beach Congressional District
Retiring Congressman Ed Towns endorsed former rival Councilman Charles Barron this week as his replacement in the rearranged 8th Congressional District. The district is comprised…
Alleged Mugging in Racino Parking Lot
The husband of a state senator was mugged outside of the Aqueduct racino — or so he says. Herbert Huntley, spouse of state Sen. Shirley…
Cleaver-wielding Man to Stay Behind Bars
A Flushing man was arraigned on May 31 on five charges after he allegedly assaulted his wife with a meat cleaver. Kang L. Wang, 53,…
Taxi Hustler Sentenced to Six Months
A livery cab driver who locked passengers inside his car as he tried to flee from police was sentenced to six months in jail and…
Editorial: An Undeniable Hero
There were heroes long before we had medals. Before we knew about the lasting ill-effects of a life of always putting someone else first. Before…
OP-ED: Church And State
A New York Times editorial issued on Memorial Day entitled, “The Politics of Religion: An attack on access to contraception based on bogus claims of…