Editorial: Better To Be Prepared
Tropical Storm Irene hit New York City over the weekend, and while the damage—particularly in low-lying areas like Broad Channel and Hamilton Beach—was significant, New…
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DNA ‘Cold Hit’ Leads to Rape Sentencing
A Woodhaven man responsible for four separate sexual assaults was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Tuesday. Mauricio Rosales, 33, committed four sexual assaults…
Slot Machines Arriving at Aqueduct
The first city casino is getting ready to open at Aqueduct racetrack in Ozone Park, and it is receiving some of the most important pieces—slots….
Librarians Encourage Kids To Read
When Queens’ librarians say they will do anything to get local children in their libraries to read more, they mean anything. Daniel Meyer, a children’s…
Bloomberg Signs Bills To Protect Religious Freedom, Consumer Medication
Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced on Tuesday the signing of two bills, one expanding the current ban on selling expired over-the-counter medication and the other amending…
Cleanup Begins After Jamaica Ave Fire
A four-alarm fire in Richmond Hill on Monday evening destroyed six businesses, displaced tenants and disrupted subway service along Jamaica Avenue. The fire started in…
Dead Trees in MacDonald Park Worry Residents
Last fall’s tornado devastated MacDonald Park in Forest Hills. Once a picturesque backdrop along Queens Boulevard where residents could sit and enjoy some green space,…
CEC24 Debates City’s Sex Ed Mandate
The City’s recent decision to mandate sex education was the main topic at Tuesday night’s Community Education Council 24 meeting at P.S. 58 in Maspeth….
Turner, Deacy Vow to Protect Senior Programs
Republicans Bob Turner and Jane Deacy visited seniors at the Forest Park Senior center during a lunchtime meal of roast chicken, mash potatoes and string…
Weprin Scores Key Endorsements in Congressional Race
Endorsements have been rolling in for David Weprin, the Democratic candidate to replace Anthony Weiner in the 9th Congressional District, including a major endorsement from…
It’s a Family Affair: Restaurateur Builds the American Dream
The long-awaited grand opening of the Atlantic Shopping Plaza was held on Tuesday evening with a kick-off party at the plaza’s brand new showcase–the Atlantic…
Rare East Coast Earthquake Shakes Queens
New Yorkers are used to many things including extreme weather, but not an earthquake. A quake in central Virginia caused most of the eastern seaboard…
Pitching In to Keep Jamaica Ave Litter Free
With garbage piling up Jamaica Avenue due to budget cuts from the Sanitation Department,three local politicians pitched in funds to increase litter basket collection service….
Editorial: Blowing Past a Red Light? Smile
The city is always looking to make some extra cash, and red-light cameras may be the newest answer, and it just might save lives. This…
Man Seeks to Revitalize Nabe Watch Program
Why leave crime fighting to the professionals? One resident of Richmond Hill believes that civilians can make an impact in reducing crime in their community….