Queens Cat Slayer Arrested
A Queens man was arrested late last week and charged with the February killing of a cat in front of a bar in Woodhaven. Officials…
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Woodhaven Drug Headquarters Busted
Authorities busted a multimillion-dollar heroin ring this week, making 20 arrests and seizing more than $30,000 worth of heroin and thousands of dollars in cash….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Historic Carousel Will Run This Spring
Forest Park Carousel finally has some good news coming. The historic attraction is set to reopen this spring. Officials from the Department of Parks and…
CEC 27 Nixes Middle School Choice Plan
Parents with children at District 27 opposed to the controversial middle school choice proposal can rest easy—at least, for now. Citing the loud opposition…
Public Review Opens on Woodhaven and Richmond Hill Rezoning
As a vote on the proposal to rezone more than 200 blocks collectively in Woodhaven and Richmond Hill looms closer this month, city officials announced…