Beloved Borough Assemblyman Mike Simanowitz Dies at 46
Photo Courtesy of the Assembly Simanowitz represented the 27th Assembly District for the past six years. By Michael V. Cusenza Assemblyman Mike Simanowitz, a Democrat…
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Schneiderman Warns Against Gas Price Gouging in Wake of Hurricane
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the State Attorney General New York AG Eric Schneiderman also investigated price gouging and predatory companies in the wake…
City Workers can set aside Portion of Paychecks for Harvey Relief Efforts
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office According to Mayor de Blasio, the funds will be distributed to reputable relief organizations already working to support…
Queens Pols Blast Trump for Ending DACA
Photo Courtesy of the Justice Department U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions called DACA “an open-ended circumvention of immigration laws.” By Michael V. Cusenza The Trump…
Remembering Patrick Joseph Connolly
In his life he was a devoted husband and father, a brother, a grandfather, a policeman, a fireman, a war hero; he loved and honored…
Baby Parade Brings Summer to a Creative Close in Hamilton Beach
Photos Courtesy of Dan Brown and the New Hamilton Beach Civic Association By Michael V. Cusenza Smiles, food, fundraising, and, of course, some ingenious floats…
BE THE DIFFERENCE
Often, in this space, we talk about the importance of getting involved – volunteering with an area charitable organization, attending civic meetings, or even running…
Future of National Flood Insurance Program Still in Doubt
File Photo “While the NFIP is in desperate need of improvements — from protecting homeowners from outrageous premiums and storm victims from fraud and abuse — the…
Peralta, Avella Allocate Funds for Queens DA for Crime Victims with Special Needs
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Peralta’s Office Assistant District Attorneys Kenneth Applebaum, chief of the Queens DA’s Special Victims Bureau (l. to r.), and Carmencita Gutierrez, director of…
Walter Becker, Steely Dan Co-Founder and Forest Hills Native, Dead at 67
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Arielinson Walter Becker was born in Forest Hills. By Michael V. Cusenza Walter Carl Becker, the Forest Hills native and co-founder,…
Bo Dietl Challenges Mayor de Blasio to Five Debates
Photo Courtesy of the Dietl Campaign Dietl has repeatedly referred to Mayor de Blasio as “Big Bird.” He also recently challenged Hizzoner to a debate…
Cops Catch Man who Attempted to Abduct Girl outside Queens Village Key Food
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Police released this sketch of the suspect shortly after the attempted kidnapping last Thursday. By Michael V. Cusenza Police this week…
Cops Ask for Assistance in Search for Missing Middle Village Man
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Anthony Monserrate was last seen Tuesday, Aug. 29 in Rego Park. By Michael V. Cusenza Investigators recently reached out to the…
Pickpocket Lifts Forest Hills Straphanger’s Wallet
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The victim’s wallet contained multiple credit cards. By Michael V. Cusenza South Queens investigators recently reached out to the public for…
Celebrating Music from Around the World at PAL Cultural Day
Photo Courtesy of the Police Athletic League Queens kids recently helped celebrate the Police Athletic League’s 2017 summer curriculum theme, “Music from Around the World,”…