Resorts World Not Singled Out as One of Cuomo’s First Casinos
Governor Andrew Cuomo signaled last week that his first priority would be to bring full casino gaming to upstate first—and not Queens. Cuomo announced in…
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Sandy Aid Package Finally Passes
Queens will finally have their Sandy aid. The House of Representative passed a $50.7 billion emergency aid package yesterday for the regions ravaged by Superstorm…
Crime Down in the 112th
Captain Thomas Conforti, Commanding Officer at the 112th Precinct which covers Forest Hills and Rego Park, spread some well received news to those in attendance…
Ridgewood Man Couldn’t Escape Violence — Police still seeking deli clerk’s killer
Egyptian immigrant Ishak Ghali came to the U.S. seven years ago in an attempt to escape the escalating violence in his native land. Relatives and…
Making ‘Cents’ Out Of Sandy — P.S. 100 students take care of their own
Hurricane Sandy sit and wait to get determinations about billions of dollars in proposed government aide, one group of victims—residents of Howard Beach, Broad Channel…
Thieves Target St. Helens—Twice In Two Weeks — Same man arrested in 2010 for chalice theft
The parishioners and clergy at St. Helen’s in Howard Beach has been shocked in the past by thieves who entered the church to steal money…
Working Girls of Woodhaven — Residents Say it’s Been a Problem for Decades
Local residents say that “working girls,” a.k.a, prostitutes, have been prowling the streets of Woodhaven for at least 40 years. “The issue of working girls…
Queensway Project Gets Study Grant — Residents Have Mixed Reactions
A new Manhattan-style high-line park may be coming to Queens thanks to a $467,000 grant, secured by Governor Cuomo, to study the feasibility of building…
iPhone Thief Strikes Seven Times
The search is on for a teenage iPhone thief police say has struck in Forest Hills 7 times since December 20th. The thefts started when…
Crowley Asks For New Street Study
Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley called on the DOT to a renew a study of hazardous areas in western Queens, showing Queens Borough DOT Commissioner Maura McCarthy…
Tuscany Deli Serves Up Christmas: Leads Charitable Charge in Lindenwood
Santa and Mrs. Claus touched down inLindenwood on Sunday afternoon, bringing smiles and Christmas presents to morethan 100 children from Howard Beach,Broad Channel and Rockaway,…
Olg Church Remains Closed After Sandy
Like many businesses and homeowners in Howard Beach, Our Lady of Grace Church in Howard Beach is slowly but surely getting back on its feet….
West Hamilton Beach Fire Gets 25K Donation
A firehouse that has served one of the communities hit hard by Hurricane Sandy received a large donation of money on Thursday. The management of…
At Russo’s Christmas Is For Kids
The Grinch may have stolen Christmas in the movies, but in Howard Beach, restaurant/catering entrepreneur Frank Russo stepped in to make sure nothing would…
The Storm That Stole Christmas — HB Residents Focus on Rebuilding Homes for the Holidays
For scores of New York residents still struggling to recover from the devastating aftermath of superstorm Sandy, this year’s holiday season may very well be…