Law Improves Truck Safety
Citing pedestrian safety, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new bill on Monday that would remove blind spots in front of large trucks driven in New…
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102nd Precinct Making Progress Against Ongoing Issues
Concerned Woodhaven residents gathered at an emergency meeting of the 102nd Precinct Community Council on Tuesday evening to discuss a string of concerns raised at…
Lottery Announced for Marriage License and Weddings on July 24
Overwhelming crowds are expected to visit county clerks’ offices on Sunday, the first day same-sex marriage will be allowed in New York State. To maintain…
Addabbo Brings Health, Law and Self-Defense Training to Seniors
This summer, State Senator Joe Addabbo (D-Howard beach) is looking out for seniors with two ongoing seminars. One focuses on senior nutrition and elder law,…
Koslowitz Helps Fight Lien Sales
Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) recently worked with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Finance to address issues surrounding constituents who are…
Lindenwood Auto Vandals Strike Again
The latest in a string of auto vandalism crimes concerning Lindenwood residents over the last several months took place in two separate incidents this week…
Queens DA Cautions Parents about Online Predators
A Bronx man was convicted and a Long Island man was arrested in separate cases for sending sexually explicit material over the Internet to a…
Candidates Discuss Views at Lindenwood Alliance
Over forty neighborhood residents turned out for the Lindenwood Alliance meeting on Monday evening as Bob Turner, David Weprin, and Jane Deacy jump-started their campaigns…
EPA to Begin Clean-up of Newtown Creek
One of the most polluted urban water ways separates Queens from Brooklyn—but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed an agreement Tuesday that could cleanup the…
Goldfeder Kicks Off Campaign for 23rd District Assembly Seat
Queens Democratic leaders officially announced their candidates for two open state Assembly seats. Phil Goldfeder and Michael Simanowitz kicked off their campaigns on Monday at…
Turner Launches Campaign in Forest Hills
After being selected to run on the Republican line by Queens and Brooklyn GOP leaders on Friday, retired media executive Bob Turner of Rockaway wasted…
Dems Select Weprin for Congressional Run
Democrats have selected state Assemblyman David Weprin to run for the 9th Congressional District seat, which Anthony Weiner resigned last month. Weprin, a Holliswood resident…
Sheehan Trial Delayed Again: Judge Steps Down Amid Conflict
Another controversial twist surfaced in the murder case against Barbara Sheehan when Queens Supreme Court Justice Richard Buchter recused himself from the upcoming high profile…
Cuomo Signed Distracted Driving Law
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law on Tuesday that makes it a primary traffic offense to use handheld electronic devices, including cell phones, while driving….
City Unveils 70 New Electric Cars
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is moving forward with his vision to create a greener New York. Bloomberg, along with Deputy Mayor Stephen Goldsmith and Department of…