Meeks, Velazquez Overwhelmingly Retain Their Offices
Woodhaven and South Ozone Park will hang onto incumbent Congressional representatives after a Democratic primary Tuesday following the tumultuous redistricting process. In the newly drawn…
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Fireworks Safety Tips for the Fourth
First comes the BBQ, then the apple pie, and then the biggest display of our nation’s independence, the fireworks, of course. The often jaw-dropping display…
One Dead in Fatal Early Morning Accident
A sanitation worker was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash on Atlantic Avenue in Woodhaven early Saturday morning. Dominick Bunch, 24,…
CB 9 Approves Speed Humps, Community Residence
Woodhaven residents who have been asking drivers to slow down on their block finally got their wish on June 12, as Community Board 9 (CB…
The Battle Wages On: Revamped Trains vs. Parkland
Residents shouted, argued and heckled officials at a public meeting to present their differing ideas for reviving an elevated area that was once home to…
Broke-Down Carnival Highlights Dire Situation
Queens libraries had been facing an impending crisis of epidemic proportions — under the proposed city budget, they will lose about $26.7 million of…
District 7 Candidates Sound off on Economy, Issues
With the four-way race for the Democratic nomination to the District 7 U.S. Congressional seat approaching on June 26, candidates for the seat discussed their…
Forest Park Carousel Reopens
After four years, the Forest Park Carousel has finally reopened. The long-shuttered Woodhaven merry-go-round opened its doors on the morning of Saturday, May 26. It…
Engine 294 Faces the Ax Again
Residents of Woodhaven and Richmond Hill stood outside of Engine 294 on Tuesday morning, along with elected officials, to protest Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to…
Police: No Foul Play in Forest Park Burned Body
Police have identified the man found burned in Forest Park earlier this month and suspect it was a deadly accident. Early in the morning on…
Pols, Residents Seek DOH’s Answers on Peninsula Closing
Residents and legislators finally had the opportunity to ask Department of Health (DOH) officials questions on the closure of Peninsula Hospital last week at a…
Body Found Under Burning Garbage in Forest Park
Firefighters discovered the badly burned body of a man when they responded to a brush fire in Forest Park early on Saturday morning. Police…
Carousel Operator Galloping Toward Memorial Day Opening
Renovations are underway at the Forest Park Carousel for its opening at the end of the month, and the company formed just last month to…
Budget Battle for Fire Companies Begins Again
After Mayor Michael Bloomberg revealed that he once again wants to close fire companies to bridge a budget gap, politicians and firefighters were quick to…
Residents Weigh In On Potential Speed Humps
Residents at a local community board meeting got a chance to chime in on the potential addition of speed humps to roads in Woodhaven before…