Heroin Hits Home
His name is John—that’s what he has asked us to call him—and he’s a heroin addict; has been for the last 18 months. Of this…
Neighborhoods
Queens Man Impersonates Dead Brother
New York State Acting Welfare Inspector General Catherine Leahy Scott and Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown today announced the arrest of a Queens man…
Cops Hunt Queens Center Perv
Police this week were still searching for a man they say sexually assaulted two women inside Queens Center Mall last Thursday. Cops said that around…
“Nosy” Neighbors Sniff Out 311 Odor Complaints
The summer brings it haul of noise complaints each year and the precinct which covers Howard Beach and parts of Broad Channel report some of…
The Amazing Adrien Comes Full Circle
It’s been a long time since “The Amazing Adrien” performed his magic act and entertained children around his native Woodhaven community. Amazing as it may…
Neighbors Fed Up With Foul Factory
Genesys Diaz won’t allow her 2-year-old daughter to play in their yard. Iris Gonzalez has her husband escort her to her car in the rear…
Woodhaven History Buffs Dig Up Clues on Mary Eldert
A mystery grows in Queens. The Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society last week uncovered more information on a 19th century area resident and civic leader,…
All Aboard! New Q114 Limited Bus Serving South Queens
South Queens straphangers last week swiped their MetroCards for the first time aboard the new Q114 bus, but the route might seem familiar to those…
With Boost From Ulrich Office, Men in Blue Keep B. 116th Clean
As close-knit Rockaway communities continue to tackle the physical and emotional toll left by Superstorm Sandy nearly two years ago, it was announced last Thursday…
Excited Community Welcomes Key Food
As a palpable buzz filled the thick late-summer air on Friday, eager shoppers, elected officials and community leaders packed the sun-splashed sidewalks of Cross Bay…
Labor Day Parade Brings Party to Broad Channel
The floats were colorful and loud and so were the people. Broad Channel residents went booming down Cross Bay Boulevard Monday afternoon in celebration of…
Goldfeder Rallies for Online Grocery Options in Queens
Grocery shopping is very different for shoppers using food stamps in the Bronx. There, a select number of zip codes have the option of…
Fire Engulfs Woodhaven Homes
An out-of-control barbecue blaze ended up damaging several 88th Street homes in Woodhaven, but left no one injured, fire officials said. The…
106th Reports Recidivist Alert
The 106th Precinct wants southern Queens residents to keep a vigilant eye out. Deputy Inspector Jeffrey Schiff told the southern Queens community to be on…
South Queens Cops Warn Against Phone Scammers
Telephone scams have become a top priority for cops at the 102nd and 106th precincts in southern Queens, with senior citizens being one of the…