Asaro Acquitted as Feds Fail to Pin Lufthansa Heist on Howard Beach Resident
PHOTO: Vincent Asaro last Thursday tasted freedom for the first time since January 2014 as he exited Brooklyn federal court. Photo Courtesy of Twitter/Steven Bognar …
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Howard Beach Native Earns Eagle Scout Rank
PHOTO: Newly minted Eagle Scout Phillip Granickas celebrated last Saturday with his parents, Peter and Barbara, and sister, Samantha, at St. Helen Catholic Academy in…
Borough Board Rejects Both Affordable-Housing Zoning Text Amendments
PHOTO: This week’s developments may have a significant impact on Mayor de Blasio’s ambitious affordable housing plan. Photo Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Unit …
Council Committee Convenes Oversight Hearing on ‘Transportation Deserts’; Proposals aimed at improving access to mass transit in underserved areas
PHOTO: U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler (l.) and Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder last week delivered joint testimony at a City Council oversight hearing on how to help…
New Research Details Size and Scope of City Mental Health Crisis
PHOTO: Mayor Bill de Blasio and city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Mary Bassett, M.D. Photo Courtesy of Rob Bennett/Mayoral Photography Unit A Substance…
Ulrich, Miller Introduce NYC Family Military Leave Act
PHOTO: City Councilmen Eric Ulrich (c.) and I. Daneek Miller (Ulrich’s l.) introduced the NYC Family Military Leave Act last Tuesday, the day before Veterans…
Financial Plan Update Protects NYC’s Long-Term Fiscal Health: de Blasio
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio last week touted the FY2016 November Financial Plan Update. Photo Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Unit Mayor Bill de Blasio last…
Landmark Legislation Creates City Dept. of Veterans’ Services
PHOTO: City Councilman Eric Ulrich, chairman of the Veterans Committee, said this week that he was “so proud” to join his colleagues in passing legislation to create…
Addabbo Highlights Bills Geared Toward Veterans and Vet Organizations
PHOTO: State Sen. Addabbo is the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs. File Photo State Sen. Joe Addabbo,…
Luxury Car Theft Ring Took Vehicles off JFK, LaGuardia Rental Lots: AG
PHOTO: State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman (r.) and city Police Commissioner Bill Bratton announced last week that ‘Operation Cruise Control’ has led to the indictment of 14…
Senators Call for Letter-Grading System for City Day Care Centers
PHOTO: State Sens. Jeff Klein and Diane Savino (second from r.) are calling for a letter-grading system, similar to the restaurant A, B, C’s, to communicate…
Bill Would Recognize Vets’ Military Driving Records for Bus Driver Jobs
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder said that veterans ‘should not have to wait three years just to prove that they have the safe driving records to be employed…
Repair Work Begins at Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge Parking Lot
PHOTO: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder this week reported that the MTA has begun to repair and upgrade infrastructure in the parking lot at the Rockaway approach to…
Katz Appoints Douglaston Civic Leader to Library Board of Trustees
PHOTO: John Ottulich. Photo Courtesy of Lilian Garelick Queens Borough President Melinda Katz this week appointed John Ottulich, a Douglaston resident with a background…
Schumer Livid after House Transportation Bill Eliminates Critical Program; Vows to restore funding that provides $140M per year to NY mass transit
PHOTO: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer fumed this week after the House passed its transportation bill that featured sweeping mass transit funding cuts. Photo Courtesy of…