Editorial: The Sad Truth
We beat up Elizabeth Crowley on this page before. Honestly, it’s no fun having that much ammunition against anyone. But some people make it easy….
Opinion
Editorial: The Means To An End, Happy 4th Of July
The Fourth of July; Independence Day. We celebrate under dependably glorious skies, host parades, savor the best of traditional barbecue food and look forward with…
Editorial: Hip Hip Hooray for Howard Beach & Ozone Park
It might seem unlikely that anyone could be happier about Hakeem Jefferies victory over Charles Barron than Hakeem himself, but were there a true measure…
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…
Editorial: May God Bless America
Although we strive to keep our editorial content local in terms of Queens, there are often things that reach out from other parts of the…
Editorial: An Undeniable Hero
There were heroes long before we had medals. Before we knew about the lasting ill-effects of a life of always putting someone else first. Before…
OP-ED: Church And State
A New York Times editorial issued on Memorial Day entitled, “The Politics of Religion: An attack on access to contraception based on bogus claims of…
Editorial: This Ain’t No Horse Whisperer
Politicians are supposed to represent the people. To speak for those who have no other voice. Not to parrot hand-fed answers and read from a…
Editorial: Sad State (and City) of Affairs
How did this happen? It seems like you can’t turn around anymore without spotting a politician who has no business being in charge of anything,…
OP-ED: Looking At Veterans Legislation
Memorial Day is celebrated every year as a national day of remembrance to honor our fallen soldiers, both past and present, and reflect on their…
Editorial: Speed Toward Punishment
Last weekend, three people were hit by cars in Queens, and died. In two of those cases, the driver was speeding. In the other, the…
Editorial: Read It and Weep
It’s that time of year again. Budget time. Time to threaten those services we hold closest to our hearts. It’s turning into a yearly dance….
OP-ED: Speak Up For Queens Library
Access to public library service is being threatened with a 31% proposed City budget cut. Eighteen community libraries in Queens are in danger of being…
Editorial: Compromised Principals
If you’ve noticed something rotten stinking up the city recently, you’re not alone. And this time, it’s not the garbage. The schools turnaround plan stinks….
Editorial: Hate Is Not Welcome in Howard Beach
The man who came to Howard Beach toting signs in 2007 accusing then Councilman Joe Addabbo of being a racist pig as well as stating…