South Queens Residents Voice Concerns Over Final Gateway Plan
The National Park Service has released its final general management plan and environmental impact statement for Gateway National Recreational Area, which includes such areas as…
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‘Domestic Violence Touches Every Corner,’ Commissioner Urges Community to Work Together to End Domestic Violence
While the number of domestic violence reports in South Queens is a sombering statistic, it is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes…
Job Fair for Seniors to be Held in Kew Gardens
For individuals 50 years of age or older who are struggling to find employment, there will be a job fair for seniors on Friday, May…
Amid Hailstorm of Criticism, Queens Library CEO Asks City IBO to Review Finances
Following months of intense criticism and scrutiny from elected officials and the press over a number of issues at the Queens Library, including the CEO’s…
From Broad Channel, a Story of War and Family
During the years James Bosley spent living in Broad Channel, he always believed the tight-knit, coastal neighborhood with a strong sense of community would be…
Goldfeder to Con Ed: Allow Ozone Park School Access for Parking
Citing parking problems that have plagued the area surrounding MS 137 in Ozone Park, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park) is urging Con Edison to allow…
Masses Visit Maspeth for M.I.A. Concert
Maspeth has had its eye on the Knockdown Center for a long time, even more so since it announced the internationally known pop icon M.I.A….
Queens Library Board of Trustees Rejects Comptroller’s Request for Audit Documents
The Queens Library Board of Trustees rejected last Thursday night a resolution to have the library fully comply with an audit by city Comptroller Scott…
From South Queens, Witnessing a Century of History
Josephine Cirella Filippelli has, from her corner of the world in South Queens, seen history unfold. Born on May 30, 1914 in Woodhaven and raised…
Cops on Lookout for Forest Hills Robbers
The NYPD is searching for two criminals who recently stole a 61-year-old woman’s cell phone, driver’s license, MetroCard, and credit cards in Forest Hills, police…
Free trees Coming to Forest Hills
Two hundred new trees are coming to Forest Hills. The bi-annual Forest Hills tree giveaway is scheduled for Sunday, May 18 from 1 p.m. to…
Parkway Hospital May Become Luxury Condos: Developer
Developers have their eyes on the footprint of Forest Hills’ Parkway Hospital, which has slipped into despair and now only exists as a shell of…
PS 232 Celebrates Signage to Address Longstanding Traffic Woes
Following years of educators and legislators fighting to solve a litany of traffic safety issues outside PS 232 in Lindenwood, the city Department of Transportation…
Far Rock. Pre-School Providers Charged with Stealing Millions Intended for Special Needs Students: DA
Four men, including a Far Rockaway rabbi, with ties to one of the city’s largest providers of special education services to preschoolers with disabilities have…
Job Fair Scheduled for Veterans
A wide variety of companies will be interviewing for more than 100 job openings for veterans and current members of the National Guard and Reserves…