Koslowitz Helps Fight Lien Sales
Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) recently worked with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Finance to address issues surrounding constituents who are…
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Lindenwood Auto Vandals Strike Again
The latest in a string of auto vandalism crimes concerning Lindenwood residents over the last several months took place in two separate incidents this week…
Over 10,000 Job Applications Submitted to Resorts World Casino NYC
Resorts World Casino New York City has received 10,654 job applications with more than 70 percent submitted by local Queens residents. The company plans to…
Queens DA Cautions Parents about Online Predators
A Bronx man was convicted and a Long Island man was arrested in separate cases for sending sexually explicit material over the Internet to a…
Candidates Discuss Views at Lindenwood Alliance
Over forty neighborhood residents turned out for the Lindenwood Alliance meeting on Monday evening as Bob Turner, David Weprin, and Jane Deacy jump-started their campaigns…
Woodhaven Volunteer Ambulance Search for Funds
The Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corp. is in desperate needs of funds, particularly to purchase life-saving technology. “Without an AED [defibrillator] we’re out of service….
Howard Beach Senior Center Director Retires
After waging another successful battle to secure funding for the Howard Beach Senior Center this spring, Director Ike Albala is getting ready for retirement. Albala,…
City Clerks Will Open Sunday to Issue Marriage Licenses
On Sunday, July 24, the first day same-sex marriage is officially allowed in New York State, county clerk’s offices will be open in all five…
EPA to Begin Clean-up of Newtown Creek
One of the most polluted urban water ways separates Queens from Brooklyn—but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed an agreement Tuesday that could cleanup the…
Goldfeder Kicks Off Campaign for 23rd District Assembly Seat
Queens Democratic leaders officially announced their candidates for two open state Assembly seats. Phil Goldfeder and Michael Simanowitz kicked off their campaigns on Monday at…
Wounded Warriors Come to Rockaway
The Wounded Warrior project held its 7th Annual Adaptive Water Sports Festival in Rockaway Point over the weekend. The event is a partnership between the Wounded…
Tow Company Suspended From City Program After Frequent Violations
After years of complaints, the city has finally responded to a group of Maspeth residents who are fed up with their street being used as…
Turner Launches Campaign in Forest Hills
After being selected to run on the Republican line by Queens and Brooklyn GOP leaders on Friday, retired media executive Bob Turner of Rockaway wasted…
Dems Select Weprin for Congressional Run
Democrats have selected state Assemblyman David Weprin to run for the 9th Congressional District seat, which Anthony Weiner resigned last month. Weprin, a Holliswood resident…
Sheehan Trial Delayed Again: Judge Steps Down Amid Conflict
Another controversial twist surfaced in the murder case against Barbara Sheehan when Queens Supreme Court Justice Richard Buchter recused himself from the upcoming high profile…