Katz Recaps Year, Details Vision of Future in State of the Borough Address
PHOTO: Queens Borough President Melinda Katz delivered the State of the Borough address last week at Queens College. Photo Courtesy of BP Katz’s Office By Michael V….
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De Blasio Touts $82B Preliminary Budget, ‘Targeted Investments’
PHOTO: Mayor Bill de Blasio last Thursday said that the FY2017 Preliminary Budget “builds on the strong economic foundation we’ve created.” Photo Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography…
The NYPD is a ‘Changing’ Agency: Bratton
PHOTO: Police Commissioner Bill Bratton last week delivered the State of the NYPD address, and issued the Police Commissioner’s Report, at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in…
Borough’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens on Queens Boulevard
PHOTO: Assemblyman Jeff Aubry (r.) listened to Dr. Laura Bultman, Vireo clinical director and board member, as he toured the Elmhurst facility last Friday. Photo Courtesy…
Goldfeder Bill to Protect Consumers During Storms
PHOTO: In an effort to protect consumers from price gouging during emergencies, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) has sponsored a bill strengthening state anti-price gouging…
Goldfeder Hosts Meeting; Park and Educational Center in the Works
PHOTO: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (at the head of the table) led an interagency meeting in his district office last week to review plans for the proposed…
DEC Commences Collection of Soil Samples for Spring Creek South Project
PHOTO: The State Department of Environmental Conservation on Monday kicked off a six-week soil-sample collection initiative, part of the Spring Creek South Storm Protection and Ecosystem…
Wills’ Office Donates Test Prep Materials to Area Libraries for DOE Exam
PHOTO: Jahi Rose (r.), director of Constituent Affairs for City Councilman Ruben Wills, recently delivered test preparation materials to the Lefferts branch of the Queens Library….
Forest Hills Man Sentenced for Statutory Rape
Peter Gerardi, 30, of Forest Hills, Queens has been sentenced to six to twelve years in prison on charges of recruiting, prostituting and statutory rape of…
Queens Symphony Orchestra and Ulrich to Offer Concert Series
City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) has announced five upcoming Queens Symphony Orchestra concerts, which he is sponsoring for the second year running. The series…
WRBA Launches Petition Drive to Highlight Bus Plan’s ‘Unwanted’ Changes to Boulevards
PHOTO: WRBA Director Alex Blenkinsopp last Saturday introduced the petition site SaveOurStreets.NYC at the Woodhaven civic’s monthly meeting. Photo Courtesy of Josephine Wendell/Project Woodhaven By Michael V….
Lack of Communication from Volunteer Ambulance Corps Frustrates Woodhaven Civic
PHOTO: The Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps was forced to shut down in 2013 because of safety concerns and structural damage after the building next…
Addabbo Highlights Legislative Priorities for 2016
PHOTO: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr., last week outlined some of his key priorities for the next several months, including ethics reforms, paid family leave, and education reforms….
MEETING: Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic
The Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic’s first meeting of 2016 will be Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at: St. Helen Catholic Academy 83-09 157th Ave. Howard…
Man Shot Dead in Ozone Park Home
PHOTO: Police said a 51-year-old man was shot to death on Monday inside his Peconic Street residence. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza By Michael V….