Burglary Rash in the 104
The 104th Precinct has been combating a high number of burglaries, it told residents at a local civic meeting on Monday, April 2. Capt. John…
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Police Probe Another Swastika in Maspeth
Another swastika in Maspeth was uncovered last week on the door of a business on Grand Avenue in Maspeth—almost a month to the day since…
12 Hurt in Maspeth Bus Crash
Ten students riding in a special education bus were taken to Elmhurst Hospital for observation Wednesday morning after a crash in Maspeth. Department of Education…
Endorsements Fly in Congressional Primary
Endorsements in Queens’ Democratic congressional primary for the 6th District began rolling out in earnest this week. Assemblyman Rory Lancman won support from former New…
Two Green Groups Earn EPA Award
The Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers and Civics United for Railroad Environmental Solutions (CURES) learned last week that they each won a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2012…
Queens Landmark Sites Awarded
The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced the winners of the 22nd Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards. Newtown High School in Elmhurst and the TWA…
Plea Deal Could Get Accused Killer 3.5 Years
A plea deal could end the suspense for a Maspeth family waiting to see what happens to the man accused of killing a beloved brother….
Charter School Could Open at Christ the King in 2013
The public got a glimpse Tuesday night of the intermediate charter school that could open at Christ the King Regional High School by the 2013…
Three-Alarm Blaze Guts Maspeth House
Seven firefighters were injured while battling a blaze in Maspeth for more than three hours Tuesday night. At around 8 p.m., a three-alarm fire ripped…
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…
104th Leads City in Graffiti Arrests
Community Board 5 lauded the 104th Precinct at a meeting last week for leading the city in graffiti arrests. According to a report from the…
Pols Heed CB 5 Call for Police Signs
Community leaders could get their wish and have signs pointing toward local police precincts. Following a call from Community Board 5 in December, Councilwoman Elizabeth…
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…
DOE inspects Problem Intersection but Gives No Answers
Parents got the walk through, but the Department of Education (DOE) won’t say what’s next. Answering the call of angry residents and Councilman Jimmy Van…