Improvements on the Way for Crowded, Oft-Delayed A/C Line: MTA
PHOTO: New York City Transit recently completed a comprehensive study of the A/C line, the longest subway line in the MTA system. Photo Courtesy of…
Neighborhoods
Richmond Hill School Celebrates ‘Reward’ Distinction
PHOTO: Public School 254 students joined parents, teachers, and administrators last Friday in celebrating the honor of being named a Reward School by the State…
Ridgewood Man to Register as Animal Abuser after Admitting to Starving Dog
PHOTO: Brewster the Boxer, and Dawn Karam, president and co-founder of Adopt a Boxer Rescue, recently visited Queens District Attorney Richard Brown in his Kew…
Cops Turn up Heat on Forest Hills Arsonist; Reward up to $12,500 after seventh fire set
PHOTO: NYPD Chief of Detectives Bob Boyce this week briefed the press corps on the arson investigation. Photo Courtesy of NYPD Law enforcement officials over…
Woodhaven Hate Crime Sparks #WeAreOne Rally
PHOTO: Kenrick Ross (c.), executive director of the Indo-Caribbean Alliance, addressed the large crowd gathered at 80th Street and 89th Avenue last Friday night. Forum…
Coalition Announces Increased Community Support for Select Bus Service; Civic rips ‘artificial’ rally; Woodhaven ‘strongly opposes’ DOT plan, group says
PHOTO: Several elected officials joined the BRT for NYC coalition on the steps of City Hall on Monday to announce increased community support for the…
Beloved Buddy Bench a Welcome Addition this Year at PS/MS 146
PHOTO: Using design input from her students, PS/MS 146 art teacher Jodi Tucci crafted the Buddy Bench, which was installed in the schoolyard in October.…
Tree Lighting, Santa Parade Ring in the Holiday Season in Woodhaven
PHOTO: Santa and Mrs. Claus received a proper Big Apple escort on Jamaica Avenue last Saturday from 102nd Precinct police officers. Forum Photos by Michael…
Parishioners Clamor to Name Newborn Left in Richmond Hill Church Manger; Custodian who found boy hopes child finds ‘loving parents’ and ‘good home’
PHOTO: A newborn boy was discovered last week wrapped in a blue towel in a nativity scene in Holy Child Jesus church in Richmond Hill….
Cops Search for Man who Set Fire to Sacred Hindu Flags in Woodhaven
PHOTO: Cops have asked for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who set fire to 40 religious Hindu flags on 80th Street in Woodhaven….
Woodhaven Civic Unveils ‘Busway’ Alternative to Rapid Transit Route
PHOTO: Defunct train tracks at Park Lane South. Photo Courtesy of WRBA Days after learning that the city Department of Transportation has decided to delay…
Civic Galvanizes Community Through Project Resolutions
PHOTO: Howard Beach Lindenwood-Civic President Joann Ariola said that by staying on top of government agencies and following up with elected officials, projects such as…
Pampered Chef Makes it Happen
Traditionally, I am one of those people who remain highly suspect of the myriad products that flood the market: the ones whose salespeople either walk…
Filing now Open for Neighborhood Grant Applications; Eligible groups could get up to $3K for community improvement projects
PHOTO: Neighborhood grants are provided by the Citizens Committee for New York and are awarded to community groups and public school-based groups working to improve the…
Ridgewood Travel Agent Charged in Immigration Fraud Scheme
PHOTO: Dariusz Buczynski, who has been charged with defrauding undocumented immigrants, is the owner of Anka Travel and Consulting Services, formerly located at 71-20 Fresh Pond…