Parkland in Maspeth Held Up Again
The often-divisive fight for open space in Maspeth has stalled once again. Martin Luther School, which was considering selling a third of an acre of…
Neighborhoods
Suspect Wanted for Rape, Robbery in Forest Hills
Police are searching for a suspect wanted for three separate cases of rape and robbery that occurred in Forest Hills. Cops say that Ibrahima Ragis…
Howard Beach Robberies
Police have confirmed that there were two robberies late last week in Howard Beach; one on Thursday on 96th Street off 160th Avenue and another…
Cops Nab Maspeth, Middle Village Overnight Burglar
Police arrested a man and his accomplice who allegedly left a swath of eight overnight burglaries in Maspeth and Middle Village through the month…
Columbia Lawyers of Queens Honor Justice Augie Agate
The Columbia Lawyers Association of Queens County came out in full force last Wednesday to honor one of their own, Supreme Court Justice Augustus Agate….
Richmond Hill Rallies for Library
Since news broke that many libraries throughout Queens are in danger of closing, community members and library officials have been rallying in support of their…
Aqueduct Convention Center Plan Collapses
Preliminary plans to build the United States’ largest convention center in Ozone Park—and the centerpiece of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s state of the state speech—have…
Police Seek Richmond Hill Rapist
The hunt is on for a man in connection with a rape that occurred in Richmond Hill last week. According to police, the…
Alleged Mugging in Racino Parking Lot
The husband of a state senator was mugged outside of the Aqueduct racino — or so he says. Herbert Huntley, spouse of state Sen. Shirley…
10 Years On, Mother’s Fight for 9/11 Recognition Continues
He would be 28 years old. More than a decade after his death, a mother in Howard Beach is still fighting for final recognition that…
Application Submitted for New Glendale ZIP code
Glendale may soon have its own ZIP code, distinguishing it from Ridgewood and hopefully clarifying mail delivery. The two politicians working on the project, Assemblyman…
HB School to Get New Program
A school in Howard Beach is set to get a new program just in time for the next school year. PS/MS 146, on 159th Avenue…
A Model of Mentoring: Matilda Cuomo Continues The Quest to Provide for Children in Need
Walking in to meet Matilda Raffa Cuomo, one almost feels an obligation to be intimidated. Never mind the fact that husband Mario was one of…
District 7 Candidates Sound off on Economy, Issues
With the four-way race for the Democratic nomination to the District 7 U.S. Congressional seat approaching on June 26, candidates for the seat discussed their…
D.A.: Rego Park Teacher Groped Three More Boys
The teacher arrested in February for allegedly groping two young boys at a Queens school is facing new charges. Last week, prosecutors claimed Wilbert Cortez,…