Corona Man Accused of Shooting at Cops: DA
A 20-year-old from Corona was arrested and charged with shooting at police back, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said. Christian Mosquera of Westside Avenue…
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Howard Beach Seniors Celebrate Longevity
Howard Beach seniors still know how to party. The Catholic Charities Howard Beach Senior Center hosted its first ever birthday bash for residents 90 years…
Lindenwood Flood Complaint Filed Against DEP
A Lindenwood resident filed the first complaint and summons against the city Department of Environmental Protection with hopes of receiving millions of dollars in reimbursement…
Southern Queens Pushes for Transit Improvements
Transportation advocates are revving up their efforts to improve the southern part of the borough’s access to public transportation. Elected officials and community leaders called…
Officers force confession in Coney Island fire case: Lawyer
The lawyer for the Brooklyn 16-year-old charged with setting ablaze part of his Coney Island housing project, killing a city cop in the process, said…
Queens Library trustees fight back
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has a fight on her hands. After Katz and Mayor Bill de Blasio chose to remove them from the board,…
Woodhaven Ups Anti-Graffiti Game
Graffiti vandalism has been a significant problem in Woodhaven this year, civic leaders said. Light volunteer numbers and a harsh winter both made it hard…
Weiner Readies Rockaway Restaurant
Anthony Weiner is dishing out something new for Rockaway residents. The former congressman and mayoral candidate announced plans to launch a nonprofit restaurant on the…
CB 9 Looks for Progress at Ozone Park Pedestrian Plaza
Concerned residents in Ozone Park will be getting together next week to mull over potential plans to improve a controversial pedestrian plaza there after several…
Authorities search for missing Ozone Park man with autism
The state Division of Criminal Justice Services sent out a missing vulnerable adult alert for a missing autistic man from Ozone Park, authorities said. Saurav…
Stringer singles out city’s 911 reform program
Emergency response reforms are in the red, according to a report from city Comptroller Scott Stringer. A Stringer audit found the city’s own Emergency Communications…
Fresh Meadows man convicted in fatal Richmond Hill beating: DA
A 28-year-old from Fresh Meadows was found guilty of manslaughter in the March 2013 beating of a 24-year-old man at a Richmond Hill party spot,…
Civilian Patrol Grows in Howard Beach
Howard Beach’s newest vigilante group is still working to establish roots in the community but has made serious headway in the five short weeks since…
Forest Hills man poses as faux Holocaust survivor
A Forest Hills man was accused of posing as his dead mother in order to reap her Holocaust survivor benefits, the Queens District Attorney said….
Second suspect arrested in 14-year-old Jamaica girl’s slaying: DA
A second suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 14-year-old girl riding a city bus in Jamaica, the Queens District Attorney…