Woodhaven Holds Annual Street Festival
The Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation (GWDC) hosted their annual Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival on Sunday, October 14. For six hours on a sunny, Sunday afternoon,…
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CB 9 Votes Against Two Street Changes
Two proposed street conversions within Community Board 9’s boarders were turned down on Tuesday night after many residents complained that the changes would do nothing…
Traffic Problems During School Dismissal Have Parents Worried
While Queens students may have adjusted to their new classes and teachers a month into the school year, motorists navigating through the triple parked…
Paramedic Team Arrested Over Wife’s Death
After years on the job together, two former Jamaica Hospital paramedics have found themselves on the same “team” again—this time however, it’s behind bars. The…
Dept of Education Releases Annual School Grades
The Department of Education (DOE) released their annual report card on elementary and middle schools for all five boroughs and many schools in southern and…
The Great Debate: Revived Train Line or Bike Trail
In another discussion of an issue that has become a hot-button topic for several Queens neighborhoods, residents gathered last week to discuss the future of…
Ulrich and Addabbo Face Off at Woodhaven Candidate’s Night
In a debate between Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. and Councilmember Eric Ulrich this past Wednesday night, the two candidates vying for the New York…
Carousel Could Receive Landmark Status
The Forest Park Carousel could receive a designation that isn’t common for a structure like the merry-go-round. An application has been submitted to the Landmarks…
Trader Joe’s Must Recall Peanut Butter
A product recall has been established for Trader Joe’s Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter which has been linked to salmonella cases in 18 states. The…
Thousands of Queens Residents Walk to Remember And Reflect
Queens residents who either lost a loved one to cancer or is a survivor of the disease had their chance to celebrate life or remember…
Miller Defeats Newcomer Adorno, Retains Assembly Seat
In one of many primary races that were voted on throughout Queens and New York City on Thursday, Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) maintained his…
Bloomberg’s Soda Ban Approved
After much discussion and controversy, the Board of Health approved Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to ban large containers of sugary soft-drinks in New York City….
Con Artists Get Scrapped
A group of scrap yard scam artists had their con crushed last week, after it was discovered they had stolen 32 vehicles off the city’s…
Bill of Rights Will Educate Voters
In an effort to combat confusion about poll locations and voting procedures during last week’s primary election, officials will distribute thousands of posters across the…
One Run(ner) Down At Citi Field
The Long Island man who ran onto Citi Field this past June has been banned from the ballpark for a year and forced to pay…