Weather, New Regulations Slightly Bump Crime in 112th
Felony crime in the 112th Precinct is up slightly compared to last year, the precinct’s commanding officer reported last week, but that’s largely due to…
Forest Hills
City Stacks up Fines Against Forest Hills Veterans Post
Forest Hills veterans feel like they are under attack from the city. Health inspectors are treating American Legion Post 1424 on Metropolitan Avenue as if…
GOP Councilman Enters Queens Congressional Race
The three Democrats lined up to fight for New York’s 6th Congressional District got a glimpse of their Republican challenger if they can make it…
CB 6 Approves Rego Park Traffic Plan
After months of investigation and studies by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Community Board 6 voted overwhelmingly to approve a traffic calming plan that will…
Congressional Primary Develops for Ackerman’s District
It was a week of emocratic musical chairs for the newly official 6th Congressional District. After the unexpected retirement of Rep. Gary Ackerman, three Democratic…
Legislature Votes to Legalize Gaming
As part of a legislative package pushed through with redistricting early Thursday morning, lawmakers made the first step toward legalizing full table gaming in New…
Redistricting Finalized
It’s official. Congressional and legislative districts both have final lines for the next 10 years despite taking two very different paths to get there. In…
GRRC Starts Graffiti Fighting Season
The annual battle against graffiti is about to start. Every year in April, the Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation (GRRC) starts its cleaning season in Ridgewood,…
Man Sentenced for Running Forest Hills Drug Ring
The man who ran a drug distribution network in Forest Hills and helped smuggle narcotics into the United States earned himself 30 years of jail…
Turner Will Run for U.S. Senate
After the announcement that his congressional district could disappear, Rep. Bob Turner (R-Queens) is doubling down on his political future by announcing a United States…
Fight Over Legislative Lines Continues
This week, members of the State Legislature released a second and final draft of proposed redistricting lines that looked remarkably similar to their last draft….
Ackerman, Lancman Look for Grassroots Support
The race is already starting for a congressional district that doesn’t officially exist yet. In the past week, Rep. Gary Ackerman (D- Queens) and State…
Mortgage Fraud Scheme Cheats Queens Couple
A Queens grand jury charged a real estate investor and an attorney this week for stealing more than $65,000 in proceeds from a Queens couple…
Area Hospitals Rank Poorly In Safety, Survey Reports
Several local hospitals received low marks in safety ratings, according to a recent survey released by Consumer Reports. A nationwide magazine that rates and reviews…
Second Senior Missing
One week after an elderly woman went missing in Forest Park, a second one disappeared from the area on Sunday, March 4. Police issued an…