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….
Richmond Hill
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…
CB 9 Votes Yes on Rezoning, No on Street Conversions
Packed into a small room with barely enough seating to accommodate the large turnout of residents, Community Board 9 finally voted on three important issues,…
Ulrich Funds Sidewalk Repairs
After hearing many complaints from residents, a local city councilman has pitched in a large amount of money that will see repairs to areas right…
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…
Cops Nab Burglary Team
Two black men were arrested by police officers from the 106 precinct on Monday afternoon after a 911 call about a suspicious team knocking on…
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…
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…
Richmond Hill ‘Squatter Home’ Now Padlocked
It appears that neighbors on a Richmond Hill street—once plagued by a trouble home—can rest easy for now. What was a problem house for residents…
Six Subway Stations Set to be Renovated
Richmond Hill residents got some welcoming news regarding renovations to several local subway stations, which is something they’ve been petitioning for. At the Richmond Hill…
Richmond Hill Civic Group Hits Facebook
The Richmond Hill Block Association (RHBA) has gone digital. The local civic group has taken its efforts to connect Richmond Hill residents with the 21st…
Public Hearings Set for Potential School Closings
Several schools in Queens are in danger of closing – including Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, Richmond Hill High School and John Adams High…
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…
City Water Meters Give Inaccurate Readings, Claim Residents
Addressing an increasing problem among their residents, several council members demanded an investigation into a water meter system that they say has incorrectly billed thousands…
DOH Orders Peninsula Hospital to Shut Down Lab, Other Services
One of the three main hospitals in the area has been ordered to shut down several major operations after its clinical labs failed to meet…