NYPD Brings Crime Data to the Masses with CompStat 2.0
PHOTO: Police Department brass said CompStat 2.0 “will provide greater specificity about crimes through an interactive experience.” Photo Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza…
Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill, Hollis Maintenance Shops Help Drive LIRR to Performance Record
PHOTO: The LIRR has announced that in 2015 it achieved its best mechanical performance record in its history. Photo Courtesy of MTA Long Island Rail…
Area Officers Honored
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Congratulations to 102nd Precinct Community Affairs Officers Jose Severino (l.) and Edwin Martinez, who were recently honored by Assemblyman Mike Miller…
Ulrich Mulling Mayoral Run: Report
PHOTO: City Councilman Eric Ulrich “is not a declared candidate for Mayor at this time,” his spokesman said in a statement on Tuesday. File Photo…
Editorial: Mayor, May I?
So, one of Queens’ own may challenge Hizzoner in the next mayoral race. “Stranger things have happened,” said someone when we asked him if the…
Borough Pols, Residents Rip City for Response to Historic Blizzard
PHOTO: This Woodhaven street was one of many across the borough that remained untouched by a plow truck more than 24 hours after snowfall had ceased….
Katz Recaps Year, Details Vision of Future in State of the Borough Address
PHOTO: Queens Borough President Melinda Katz delivered the State of the Borough address last week at Queens College. Photo Courtesy of BP Katz’s Office By Michael V….
Wills’ Office Donates Test Prep Materials to Area Libraries for DOE Exam
PHOTO: Jahi Rose (r.), director of Constituent Affairs for City Councilman Ruben Wills, recently delivered test preparation materials to the Lefferts branch of the Queens Library….
Queens Symphony Orchestra and Ulrich to Offer Concert Series
City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) has announced five upcoming Queens Symphony Orchestra concerts, which he is sponsoring for the second year running. The series…
WRBA Launches Petition Drive to Highlight Bus Plan’s ‘Unwanted’ Changes to Boulevards
PHOTO: WRBA Director Alex Blenkinsopp last Saturday introduced the petition site SaveOurStreets.NYC at the Woodhaven civic’s monthly meeting. Photo Courtesy of Josephine Wendell/Project Woodhaven By Michael V….
Lack of Communication from Volunteer Ambulance Corps Frustrates Woodhaven Civic
PHOTO: The Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps was forced to shut down in 2013 because of safety concerns and structural damage after the building next…
Addabbo Highlights Legislative Priorities for 2016
PHOTO: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr., last week outlined some of his key priorities for the next several months, including ethics reforms, paid family leave, and education reforms….
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…
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…
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…