Jeffries Picks up Endorsements in Howard Beach
With the June 26 primary less than a week away, Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries picked up several endorsements from Queens elected officials and community leaders ahead…
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From Portland to New York on a Beat Up Guitar and Trumpet
Traffic Jam is on a homemade nationwide tour. The trumpet and guitar duo has played L.A., Phoenix, Tucson, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Miami, Key West,…
Aqueduct Revenues Outpace Nation’s Other Casinos
Aqueduct racino is leading the pack as far as slot machine revenue is concerned. The Resorts World Casino in South Ozone Park has outpaced every…
OP-ED: Make Queens Bus Service Whole
On behalf of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1056, thank you Chairman Vacca, members of the committees and other concerned Council Members present. I am ATU…
In Defense of Patriotism Rep.Turner, P.S. 90 Kids Sing
In a strong declaration of patriotism, Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Bob Turner today joined the parents and students of PS 90 in singing “God…
Editorial: Vote Hakeem Jefferies, Rory Lancman June 26
Well alright, it’s that time again. You know, where we tell you that Primary Day is coming up and you really have to get out…
Squatters Terrorize Ridgewood Neighborhood
René Zupancic lives in fear of her neighbors. “They throw everything out on the roof or out those windows. They throw used sanitary napkins…
One Dead in Fatal Early Morning Accident
A sanitation worker was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash on Atlantic Avenue in Woodhaven early Saturday morning. Dominick Bunch, 24,…
Burglaries Spike in the 112th Precinct
Police are hoping recent arrests will calm down a surge of burglaries that happened in the 112th Precinct. Captain Ralph Forgione and Crime Prevention Officer…
Grand Larceny, Burglary Spike in the 106th
The 106th Precinct, including Ozone Park, has seen a spike in grand larceny and burglary, mainly due to a rise of rim and tire and…
CB 9 Approves Speed Humps, Community Residence
Woodhaven residents who have been asking drivers to slow down on their block finally got their wish on June 12, as Community Board 9 (CB…
CB5 Installs Executive Members
Community Board 5 installed new officers at its latest meeting on June 13, although almost all the current officers retained their positions. Chairman Vincent Arcuri,…
Alleged Rapist Still on the Loose
Police are still on the hunt for Ibrahima Ragis, wanted for two knifepoint sexual assaults and a robbery in Forest Hills in late May and…
The Battle Wages On: Revamped Trains vs. Parkland
Residents shouted, argued and heckled officials at a public meeting to present their differing ideas for reviving an elevated area that was once home to…
Broke-Down Carnival Highlights Dire Situation
Queens libraries had been facing an impending crisis of epidemic proportions — under the proposed city budget, they will lose about $26.7 million of…