City Fights Back Against Bed Begs
When it comes to bed bugs, New York City officials are biting back. A new section on the city’s website launched publicly on March 29—nyc.gov/bedbugs—is…
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Scholarships Offered for Students and Nurses
High school seniors worried about the rising cost of college can receive some help thanks to Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven). Students from the 38th Assembly…
Bloomberg Warns Against Fraudulent Tax Preparers
For procrastinators, the April 18 deadline for filing taxes can’t be put off much longer. Some might be tempted to use whichever tax service offers…
Reagan Republican Club Elects New Officers
The Ronald Reagan Republican Club of Howard Beach got off to a fresh start on Monday night when they held their March meeting in new…
Woodhaven Mourns Hate: Community Remembers Anthony Collao at Candlelight Vigil
As neighbors peered out of second story windows, a candle-lit crowd circled on the corner of 90th Street and 89th Avenue in Woodhaven to mourn…
State Budget Agreement Reached; City Funding Drastically Cut
In a major victory for freshman Governor Andrew Cuomo, a budget agreement was reached on Sunday. Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan) and Senate Majority…
Trailblazing Legislator Geraldine Ferraro Dies
Geraldine Ferraro, the first female Vice Presidential candidate for a major party, passed away on Saturday due to complications with multiple myeloma. She was 75….
Counting Down to New York Census Battle
Results Show Growth of Only 1,300 Residents in Queens Over the Last Decade Since the 2010 Census results on New York’s population were released, the…
News Briefs – Oliva, Holiday Bandit, Khan
Rumors For Plea Deal For Bob Oliva Bob Oliva, the former Christ the King High School basketball coach accused of molesting a former youth league…
Grover Cleveland Park Dominates CBR Meeting
Citizens for a Better Ridgewood has been proactive in alerting the 104th Precinct and the Parks Department about problems at Grover Cleveland Park. Michael Hetzer,…
Teen Arrested for DWI After Horrific Wreck
A teenage driver was arrested for a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) on Thursday night after a high-speed collision resulted in five injuries, one of them…
Hangman’s Noose Found in Lindenwood
A hangman’s noose was found dangling from a tree on 84th Street between 153rd and 155th avenues, adding to a recent string of apparent bias…
Graffiti Charges Color NYPD Efforts
The police of the 104th Precinct continue to paint the town with graffiti arrests as the Queens District Attorney’s office backs them up. The latest…
Despite Setbacks, Push Continues to Reopen Parkway Hospital
Since Parkway Hospital in Forest Hills closed in 2008, its Chief Executive Officer Dr. Robert Aquino has been looking for ways to reopen the facility….
Sidewalk Café Approved; Million Trees NYC Continues
New Outdoor Café Myrtle Avenue is on track to receive some flair now that Community Board 5 has approved a sidewalk café for Julio’s Pizzeria…