Tougher Restrictions for Sex Offenders
The creation of Sex Offender Registry Act in 1996 gave the public and law enforcement greater tools to identify those convicted of sex offenses. But…
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Safety Event in Forest Park Saturday
Three local elected officials are teaming up to provide a free safety event for the community. On Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at…
Council Holds Hearing on Communication Processes
After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the city discovered there were some shortcomings in the communication networks of first responders. Ten years later, Council Members…
Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association Celebrates 40 Years
Last Friday, the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association celebrated its 40th Anniversary at Joe Abbraciamento restaurant. The WRBA is constantly fighting to improve the quality of…
Block Watchers Wanted for 112th Precinct
A strong relationship between residents and police officers is often viewed as a key to reducing crime and keeping the streets safe. At Wednesday…
West Nile Report Concerns Middle Village Residents
In light of reports that a Middle Village resident has contracted West Nile virus, residents and local officials are asking the city to remove standing…
Ridgewood Residents Honored at Civic Meeting
Citizens for a Better Ridgewood opened its doors to residents on Monday night, as the civic group held its first meeting of the fall season…
SPIRITS ALIVE 2011 at Maple Grove Cemetery
Spirits Alive 2011 is the highlight event at Maple Grove Historic Cemetery during the Open House NY Weekend. A unique self-guided walking tour will be…
City Warns Elderly About Dangers of Falls
In recognition of Falls Prevention Awareness Day, Commissioner of the Department for the Aging (DFTA) Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, Commissioner of the New York City Department of…
Jamaica Hospital Seeks Help for End of Life Program
In an effort to increase quality of life and help ease the hospital experience at the end of life, the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Volunteer…
Glendale Parents, Teachers Protest Potential Rezoning
The auditorium of PS/IS 113 in Glendale was packed to capacity last Thursday for a presentation from the city Department of Education’s Office of Portfolio…
Resident Asks CB5 to Honor 9/11 Victim
Various traffic issues, including the conversion of a Maspeth Street to one-way, were topics of discussion at September’s monthly Community Board 5 meeting. There is…
Police Officer Kevin Jessup Laid to Rest
On Friday morning hundreds of uniformed NYPD officers, including the 106th Precinct lined the stretch of the North Conduit outside Grace Funeral Chapel to pay…
Sanitation Department Tackles Weeds in Howard Beach
Residents along 165th Avenue in Howard Beach have something to smile about this week. The overgrown weeds consuming the sidewalks and acting as a harbor…
Turner Assumes Duties as Congressman
Following his upset special election victory, newly elected Congressman Bob Turner had a busy day last Thursday—his first official day in Washington D.C. Congressman Peter…