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…
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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…
10 Years On, Mother’s Fight for 9/11 Recognition Continues
He would be 28 years old. More than a decade after his death, a mother in Howard Beach is still fighting for final recognition that…
Application Submitted for New Glendale ZIP code
Glendale may soon have its own ZIP code, distinguishing it from Ridgewood and hopefully clarifying mail delivery. The two politicians working on the project, Assemblyman…
Motorcyclist Killed by Minivan in Elmhurst
A motorcycle that was rear-ended by a minivan resulted in a death of one man last Thursday morning, according to police. The motorcyclist, who was…
HB School to Get New Program
A school in Howard Beach is set to get a new program just in time for the next school year. PS/MS 146, on 159th Avenue…
A Model of Mentoring: Matilda Cuomo Continues The Quest to Provide for Children in Need
Walking in to meet Matilda Raffa Cuomo, one almost feels an obligation to be intimidated. Never mind the fact that husband Mario was one of…
District 7 Candidates Sound off on Economy, Issues
With the four-way race for the Democratic nomination to the District 7 U.S. Congressional seat approaching on June 26, candidates for the seat discussed their…