Glendale and Ridgewood’s Italian Hertiage Celebrated
Over the weekend, despite the somber mood of the 10th anniversary of September 11, residents from Glendale and Ridgewood celebrated Italian culture at the Italian…
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Residents Join Together to Honor Victims
In one of many 9/11 ceremonies across the five boroughs, local residents and politicians gathered at Dry Harbor Playground on Sunday afternoon to honor the…
Cleanup Continues After Irene
The city was largely spared from the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Irene, which created havoc along the eastern seaboard last week, but there was…
Congressional Candidates Spend Week Trading Barbs
With the special election to replace disgraced Anthony Weiner in the 9th Congressional District two weeks away, both campaigns are getting involved in increasingly…
Record Rainfall Hits NYC
The eight inches of rain that drenched New York City on Sunday broke the record for most rainfall in a single day, causing traffic headaches…
American Day Parade Committee Gears Up for 9/11 Memorial
Final preparations are being made for the annual dedication ceremony honoring the 42 residents of Glendale, Woodhaven, Ridgewood and Middle Village who lost their lives…
Residents Enjoy Fun and Food at Myrtle Ave. Fair
For six hours on Sunday afternoon, residents of Glendale and surrounding neighborhoods withstood the hot and humid summer heat to attend the Myrtle Avenue street…
Ground Zero Worker Gets $0 from Settlement
A Ground Zero worker who now suffers from throat cancer and sinus problems won a court settlement with Merrill Lynch but was stunned to receive…
Liu, DiNapoli Blasts MTA Construction Practice
An audit released jointly by the city and state comptrollers on Sunday revealed that Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) poor handling of subway diversions and repair…
104th Precinct Captain Discusses Tips to Prevent Auto Thefts
A dozen Maspeth residents met with officers from the 104th Precinct last week to discuss local police issues including larceny and traffic. Captain Michael A….
DOE Fumbles Education Council Election
A mismanaged election for Community Education Council (CEC) representatives earlier this summer is still reverberating throughout Queens. Amid reports of dismal voter turnout and one…
Borders Closure Becomes Another Question Mark for Atlas Park
Unable to climb out of financial hardship, Borders is preparing to shut all of its 399 bookstores nationwide, including their location in the Shops at…
Walder Resigns as MTA Chief
In a surprising move last week, MTA CEO Jay Walder announced he is leaving the organization effective October 21. Walder accepted a position as the…
Cooper Avenue Underpass
The Cooper Avenue underpass in Glendale has been a notorious problem for pedestrians, drivers and city planners alike for as long as many residents can…
Over 10,000 Job Applications Submitted to Resorts World Casino NYC
Resorts World Casino New York City has received 10,654 job applications with more than 70 percent submitted by local Queens residents. The company plans to…