West Nile Detected in New York City
For the first time this season, the Health Department has detected West Nile virus in New York City mosquitoes. The infected mosquitoes were collected from…
Glendale
Local Pols Bring Tax Help to Nabe
With many residents still suffering from a down economy, area politicians held a free tax lien event for those suffering overdue debts from city and…
Noise Bill Hearing Garners Wide Community Support
Community residents testified in Manhattan on Monday to support Councilman Eric Ulrich’s proposed “noise” bill, which increases fines and eases NYPD procedures for issuing tickets…
Addabbo Honors St. Pancras Students
Senator Joe Addabbo honors students Jade Sibug, Haily Cruz and Molly Fleming from St. Pancras School in Glendale for their entries New York State Senate…
Local Communities Honor Fallen Heroes
Queens honored fallen heroes in a number of Memorial Day parades over the weekend. On Sunday, the United Veterans and Fraternal Organizations of Maspeth held…
Miller Hosts Community Job Fair
ConEd, Catholic Charities, AVON—they’re all hiring. On Tuesday each of them participated in a job fair hosted by Assemblyman Mike Miller at the Legacy Center…
Library Cuts Threaten Five-Day-A-Week Service
New York City’s three public library systems are in danger of serious cuts in Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s executive budget. If the Mayor’s executive budget is…
In Brief: Energy Prices, Saint Matthews and Marriage Equality
Relief from rising electricity costs Governor Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the New York State legislature pushed through a bill that would ease the…
New Smoking Ban in Effect for Parks
The city’s newly expanded anti-smoking law went into effect on Monday, meaning smokers can no longer legally light up at public parks, beaches and pedestrian…
Community Garden Opens in Glendale
A vacant, rock-strewn lot off Myrtle Avenue has been transformed into a vibrant community garden. Dorie Figliola from Assemblyman Mike Miller’s office has been working…
Glendale’s Social Security Office Proposed to Close
The growing senior population in central Queens is in danger of losing convenient access to a Social Security office. The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends…
CUNY Opens Doors for Future Citizens
In a series of comprehensive events throughout the city, CUNY Citizenship Now! is providing free, high quality, and confidential citizenship and immigration law services to…
City Releases List of Proposed Firehouse Closures
The city has finally released its list of 20 fire companies slated to close under Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed budget. According to the New York…
Aqueduct Security Tops Residents’ Concerns
With Resorts World New York’s Aqueduct Racetrack casino set to open later this summer, residents in the surrounding neighborhood are worried the 106th Precinct will…
Tons of Trash Avoids Landfill
A recycling event sponsored by State Senator Joseph Addabbo last Sunday was a major success, with more than 11 tons of electronics and paper…