Queens Landmark Sites Awarded
The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced the winners of the 22nd Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards. Newtown High School in Elmhurst and the TWA…
Rego Park
GOP Councilman Enters Queens Congressional Race
The three Democrats lined up to fight for New York’s 6th Congressional District got a glimpse of their Republican challenger if they can make it…
CB 6 Approves Rego Park Traffic Plan
After months of investigation and studies by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Community Board 6 voted overwhelmingly to approve a traffic calming plan that will…
Congressional Primary Develops for Ackerman’s District
It was a week of emocratic musical chairs for the newly official 6th Congressional District. After the unexpected retirement of Rep. Gary Ackerman, three Democratic…
Legislature Votes to Legalize Gaming
As part of a legislative package pushed through with redistricting early Thursday morning, lawmakers made the first step toward legalizing full table gaming in New…
Redistricting Finalized
It’s official. Congressional and legislative districts both have final lines for the next 10 years despite taking two very different paths to get there. In…
Turner Will Run for U.S. Senate
After the announcement that his congressional district could disappear, Rep. Bob Turner (R-Queens) is doubling down on his political future by announcing a United States…
Fight Over Legislative Lines Continues
This week, members of the State Legislature released a second and final draft of proposed redistricting lines that looked remarkably similar to their last draft….
Ackerman, Lancman Look for Grassroots Support
The race is already starting for a congressional district that doesn’t officially exist yet. In the past week, Rep. Gary Ackerman (D- Queens) and State…
Mortgage Fraud Scheme Cheats Queens Couple
A Queens grand jury charged a real estate investor and an attorney this week for stealing more than $65,000 in proceeds from a Queens couple…
Area Hospitals Rank Poorly In Safety, Survey Reports
Several local hospitals received low marks in safety ratings, according to a recent survey released by Consumer Reports. A nationwide magazine that rates and reviews…
Cops Look for iPhone Thieves in Rego Park
Police are searching for two suspects who stole iPhones from a store on Woodhaven Boulevard in Rego Park. The 112th Precinct is asking for help…
Proposal Cuts Congressman Turner’s District
Queen’s 9th Congressional district has been dismantled and doled out in a redistricting map proposed by a special master appointed to draw nonpartisan lines. The…
Howard Beach Bank Held Up Again
Police are searching for a black man who allegedly robbed a bank in Howard Beach Wednesday. According to police at the 106th Precinct, an African-American…
Robber Targets Chase Banks on Queens Blvd
Police are searching for a robbery suspect using notes to rip off banks along Queens Boulevard. Members of the NYPD’s major case squad said a…