Gov. Wants Biggest Convention Center, Gaming at Aqueduct
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in his State of the State address yesterday that he wants to bring the largest convention center in the United States…
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Thousands Raised for Slain Officer’s Family in Ozone Park Benefit
In the wake of a tragic shooting, dozens gathered in Ozone Park took time away from their busy holiday season to support a fallen police…
Queens Racks Up $567,780 in Claims From 2010 Holiday Blizzard
The December blizzard in 2010 ended up costing New York City $1.855 million in accident damage claims, the most for any storm in recent memory—with…
Winter Weather Worries? NYC Has a Plan
As the nights get longer and the cold gets deeper, New Yorkers start to get a little concerned, especially after last winter. But never fear!…
Looking Back 2011 – Year in Review
The passage of 2011 has brought us to the threshold of yet another year– our 35th year of publication. Looking ahead we wonder what changes…
Proposed New Queens Greenway Going Full Speed Ahead
The push to turn an abandoned rail line into anew Queens greenway extending from Rego Park to Ozone Park appears to be gaining traction. Thanks…
Governor Ulrich? Republican Party Officials Look Toward the Future
Eric Ulrich began raising funds for his 2013 campaign at Howard Beach eatery Saffron last Wednesday evening. Ulrich joked saying he had to climb on…
Suspected Cop Killers Live in Ozone Park
Police have arrested four Ozone Park men in connection with the murder of a police officer. Officer Peter Figoski of the 75th Precinct was shot…
Bill Would Give Residents Notice on Parking Changes
After some “no standing” signs popped up overnight in Middle Village, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) introduced a bill requiring the Department of Transportation to…
Legislators, Schools Praise Cutting of MTA Tax on Private Schools
With Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s formal signing on Tuesday, the state has cut the MTA payroll tax for public and private schools, meaning that local…
Local School Donates TVs to Upstate Hurricane Victims
Teachers in Ozone Park are reaching out to their fellow New Yorkers upstate recovering from Hurricane Irene by donating some simple, but valued appliances. As…
Four Close to State Senator Indicted in Nonprofit Fraud Scheme
Four people were indicted late last week in connection with a scheme to pocket roughly $30,000 in state funds using a nonprofit set up by…
Casino Opens Luxury Floors Ahead of Schedule
They were in the starting gate about a year ago, and now they’re streaking across the finish line, ahead of schedule. Resorts World Casino at…
L.I. Brothers Sentenced for Targeting Elderly Homeowners, Chimney Scam Lands Pair in Jail
Two Long Island brothers have been sentenced to jail this week after scamming three elderly Queens homeowners and stealing more than $30,000. Bruce Wimmer, 29,…
Man Opens Fire, Hits Two on Q111 Bus
A string of shootings ended on a bus Friday afternoon after a man killed his girlfriend’s son and minutes later fled onto the Q111 where…