Police Union Endorses Crowley for Congress
The union for some NYPD commanders endorsed Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley in her bid for congress last week, adding to the stable of first-responders backing herThe…
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Careless Smoking Causes Lindenwood Blaze
An early morning blaze broke out at the Ardsley apartment complex in Lindenwood on Saturday around 7:30. The fire started in a fourth floor…
Woodhaven Dials & Donates on “311 Day”
The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association (WRBA) logged 81 complaints and raised over $500 on its first “311 Day.” The 311 Spring Cleaning and Fundraiser was…
Ozone Park Killer Gets 75 to Life
The final defendant in the plotted home invasion and murder of Gerardo Antoniello— the 29-year-old son of a Cross Bay Boulevard pizzeria owner— is guilty….
DNA Leads to Jamaica Sexual Assault Arrest
By tracking him down through DNA, police have arrested a Far Rockaway man who allegedly sexually assaulted a women at knifepoint during a robbery. The…
Hevesi Introduces Bills to Dismiss Abusers from School Jobs
In response to a recent spate of arrests for sexual offenses in New York City schools, Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) is trying to tighten…
Ascan Avenue Named for Geraldine Ferraro
Ascan Avenue in Forest Hills will soon be co-named for Geraldine Ferraro, Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz announced Tuesday night. Koslowitz was speaking to a room full…
Electronic Recyclable Collection at Forest Park
Locals looking to dispose of their electronic waste that can’t go into the normal trash can do so at Forest Park this Sunday, April 15…
Our Lady of Grace Passion Play Draws Full House
A standing-room-only crowd filled the auditorium of the Ave Maria Catholic Academy for the presentation of the Passion Play held at the parish of Our…
CB 9 Settles Election Dispute
Community Board 9 Chairperson Andrea Crawford will remain in that position for this year. The board discussed a possible revote at this month’s meeting after…
Watchdog Group Worried About Bay’s Pipeline Proposal
Concerns revolving around a project proposing the building of a pipeline from Brooklyn to Queens within Jamaica Bay were among some of the issues that…
Sales Tax Slashed, Exemption Begins
In a move that will save tax payers millions of dollars, New York State will remove the four percent sales tax on clothing, footwear and…
Two Christ the King Grads to Go for Gold
“Something in the water?” is the question asked in the 2012 U.S. Olympics Women’s Basketball Team Media Guide regarding Middle Village-based Christ the King High…
Budget May Pass on Time
New Yorkers might not have to wait months past the deadline to see their budget this year. Governor Andrew Cuomo, along with Senate Majority Leader…
Five Locals Charged in Tax Fraud
Five people who either live or work in Queens were charged in separate cases last week for allegedly trying to defraud New York State out…