Assembly Passes Pack of Disaster Relief Bills
PHOTO: The Assembly has approved a package of proposed legislation designed to streamline homeowner insurance payouts, standardize policies and simplify confusing contract language for families…
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Ulrich Unveils Plans for Richmond Hill School Expansion
Photo Courtesy of Erich Ulrich/Facebook City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) this week announced plans for a forthcoming building expansion for PS 66 in Richmond…
Editorial: All Politics is Local
PHOTO: Photo Courtesy of Flickr/Natasha Blakely Former U.S. Representative from Boston and longtime Speaker of the House Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill became popular for this…
Heir to Brant Billions Busted at JFK for Allegedly Assaulting Officer
PHOTO: Peter Brant, Jr. Courtesy of Tumblr By Michael V. Cusenza An allegedly intoxicated scion of New York society royalty has been charged with felonious assault…
City Sets up Satellite Veterans’ Affairs Office at Borough Hall
PHOTO: Borough President Melinda Katz and a veteran last week helped celebrate the launch of the new vets’ affairs satellite office at Borough Hall. Courtesy of…
Port Authority Board Authorizes Funds for LaGuardia Airport Project
PHOTO: The Port Authority Board of Commissioners last week voted to advance the LaGuardia Airport modernization project. Courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza…
Paper Prescriptions Now Thing of the Past as New Law Takes Effect
PHOTO: As of March 27, state Public Health Law requires your prescriber to electronically prescribe all your prescription medications directly to the pharmacy. Courtesy of Medscape…
Public-Private Partnerships Address Veteran Homelessness
PHOTO: The City has announced two partnerships with the private sector that Mayor Bill de Blasio (c.) says are helping to end homelessness within the veteran…
Queens Leads State in Recent Population Growth
PHOTO: The World’s Borough led all Empire State counties in numerical population growth over the last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Courtesy of Flickr/R36 Coach By Forum…
Pols, Civic Leaders Call for 110th Pct. Building Renovation, Park Satellite Station
PHOTO: Area elected officials and community leaders are calling for the renovation of the 110th Precinct stationhouse and the construction of a Precinct Satellite Station at Flushing…
DA Brown, Det. McDonald Help Community ‘Say No to Violence’
Photo Courtesy of eBay Queens District Attorney Richard Brown and hero NYPD Det. Steven McDonald last Thursday helped the Far Rockaway community celebrate its annual “Say…
Assembly Vote Knocks out Ban on Professional Mixed Martial Arts
PHOTO: UFC on Tuesday afternoon tweeted its gratitude, along with the familiar #MMA4NY hashtag. Courtesy of the Ultimate Fighting Championship By Michael V. Cusenza It would…
City Selects San Francisco Company to Steer Five-Borough Ferry
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio and Councilman Richards last week share a laugh after heralding Hornblower as the operator of the Citywide Ferry Service. Photo Courtesy…
Cyber Activity among Issues Addressed in Pack of Senate Anti-Terror Bills
PHOTO: One bill that recently was approved by the State Senate creates two new felony-level cyber crimes to punish those who use technology to advance a…
Goldfeder to Homeowners: Be Leery of Flood Insurance Claim Scammers
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder is calling on homeowners to remain vigilant in securing personal information as they start dealing with adjusters that are reviewing their flood insurance…