Mayor, Council Hail ‘Responsible, Progressive, Honest’ Budget
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio, Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, and Council members last week were all smiles as they announced that an agreement on the Fiscal Year 2017…
Neighborhoods
Newark Flight Plan Might Create Even More Aircraft Noise over Queens: Meng
PHOTO: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has expressed concern to the FAA over a new Newark flight plan that she said may create additional airplane noise for…
DOT Mobility Report Examines Vibrant, Severely Congested City
PHOTO: The Big Apple has “grown dramatically” since 2010, according to the DOT’s recently released Mobility Report; the downside is that congestion has worsened and bus…
Borough President Allocates $13M for Library Branch Improvements
PHOTO: According to Borough President Katz’s office, $400,000 of the $13 million has been earmarked for the initial outfitting of the North Forest Park branch. Courtesy of…
Library Launches Google Computer Science Clubs for Kids
PHOTO: Google’s Head of External Affairs for New York, William Floyd (l. to r.); Hon. Augustus Agate, Library trustee; Mayor David Dinkins; and Library President and…
Goldfeder Announces he will not Run for a Fourth Term in Assembly
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder cited his desire to spend more time with his family as the main reason he has decided not to seek a fourth term…
Amato Confirms Candidacy for Assembly District 23 Seat
File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza A lifelong Rockaway Democrat with a very familiar name has declared her candidacy for the 23rd Assembly District seat….
Transit Cop Accused of Raping Teen Girl
PHOTO: Authorities are searching for an NYPD Transit District 23 officer who has been accused of raping a teenager while off-duty. Courtesy of Flickr/Kai Brinker By Michael…
Schumer Pushes Port Authority to Expedite Completion of Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Studies
PHOTO: Sen. Schumer has reached out to the Port Authority, urging the agency to complete airport noise impact studies and begin taking mitigation steps as quickly…
‘Significant’ Decreases in Murders, Shootings Spur Safest Start to a Year in City History
Courtesy of NYC.gov By Michael V. Cusenza While tabloid front pages may depict the Big Apple as rotten to its blood-and-bullets core, facts and figures…
ACS’ Lax Oversight of Juvenile Program has ‘Betrayed’ the Kids it’s Supposed to Protect: Audit
PHOTO: Controversial ACS Close to Home facility in South Ozone Park. File By Michael V. Cusenza The Administration for Children’s Services did not ensure that adequate…
Manhattan DA, Boro Senator Urge Assembly to Approve ID Theft Law
PHOTO: The White Collar Crime Task Force report, which was issued in September 2013, recommended that identity theft and related offenses be added as predicate felonies…
DA Richard Brown Celebrates 25 Years as Borough’s Prosecutor
PHOTO: Queens District Attorney Richard Brown last week marked 25 years in office with a little help from some QDA alumni, including City Councilman Vincent Gentile…
Addabbo Donates Special Stars & Stripes to Clocktower Building
Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office In honor of the service members who made the Ultimate Sacrifice and all current veterans, State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. …
Richmond Hill Civic Group Taps Katz for ‘Lifetime’ Honor
Courtesy of The Borough President’s Office The One Stop Richmond Hill Community Center this week honored Queens Borough President Melinda Katz with a Lifetime Achievement…