Workers outraged after Resorts World lays off 175 employees
Resorts World Casino New York City in South Ozone Park laid off about 175 workers on Monday, igniting outrage among the former employees and prompting…
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Bill de Blasio sworn in as New York City’s 109th mayor
Bill de Blasio was sworn in Jan. 1 as New York’s 109th mayor in a ceremony that drew more than 5,000 people to City Hall…
After flood insurance problems persist, some in South Queens, Rockaway say they feel they would have fared better without it
The fact that many homeowners in Queens are still rebuilding and recovering from Sandy, more than a year later, is little surprise given the storm’s…
New St. John’s Hospital developer plans to turn site into apartments, retail space, prompting concern from area leaders
A plan to transform the former St. John’s Hospital building in Elmhurst into apartments by investors who recently doled out about $55 million for the…
As borough’s pedestrian injuries, fatalities rise, community seeks solutions
The recent death of 8-year-old Noshat Nahian, who was struck and killed on his way to school in Woodside by a tractor-trailer making an allegedly…
De Blasio Taps Former Deputy Chancellor Carmen Fariña to Lead Public Schools
Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Carmen Fariña, a former deputy schools chancellor and teacher, as his administration’s schools chancellor in a move that landed him…
Sheehan To Seek Clemency – Public appeals to governor with petition
A large chunk Barbara Sheehan’s fate may well rest in the hands of the public after a petition to support her bid for executive clemency…
EDITORIAL: A Chance To Make It Right
Many times before we have used this space to ask you to support a cause, vote in an election or trust our opinion on something….
As Bloomberg Era Comes to an End, Queens Sees Big Change on Educational Horizon
The emphases may vary, from alleviating overcrowded classrooms to ensuring parents’ voices are heard, but the message to Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio from legislators and…
How to Celebrate the Holidays – and Ring in the New Year – in Queens
From sipping mulled cider at the picturesque Queens County Farm Museum to making holiday crafts and ushering in 2014 with comedians from HBO, BET and…
Vigil Reminds City of Sandy’s Lingering Effects
Jean E. Ferrara-Rodriguez’s home in West Hamilton Beach is, like so many others throughout South Queens and Rockaway, still being rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy devastated…
Goldfeder, Secret Sandy Claus Project Team up to Bring Holidays to Kids in Sandy-Affected Neighborhoods
Last Thursday, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) converted his community office in Rockaway Beach into the North Pole as he teamed up with the Secret…
Russo’s Spread Christmas Cheer – Hundreds of children flock to winter wonderland
More than 500 children passed through the doors of Russo’s on the Bay this past Sunday—taking advantage of what has become a neighborhood holiday tradition….
Natural Gas Pipeline Proposed for Jamaica Bay Draws Range of Concerns
As two companies prepare their final environmental impact statement for a plan that, if approved, will deliver additional natural gas to South Queens, Rockaway and…
Ulrich Holds Christmas Toy Drive
Councilman Eric Ulrich once again opened his office up as a collection center for a toy and coats to be distributed to needy and sick…