Addabbo on the Road: Senator Announces Mobile Office Hours
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) this week unveiled the schedule of his upcoming mobile office hours at locations across the 15th Senate District….
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Residents Voice Frustrations with Select Bus Project
Many members of communities that would be impacted by the proposed Select Bus Service project along the Woodhaven Boulevard-Cross Bay Boulevard corridor passionately voiced their…
Arsonist Tries to Torch Ozone Park Church
An area firebug was still being sought by investigators after attempting to torch an Ozone Park church early Monday morning, according to fire officials and…
Ozone Park Fireworks Bust Spotlights NYPD Zero Tolerance Policy
Photo: Capt. John Ganley (near l.), executive officer of the 106th Precinct, and Lt. Frank DiPreta (near r.), the command’s Special Operations coordinator, proudly displayed last…
De Blasio, Bratton Unveil ‘Groundbreaking’ Policing Initiative
Photo: Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner Bratton last week detailed the One City: Safe and Fair Everywhere initiative in Washington Heights. Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography…
Queens, City React to Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling
Photo: Pride Weekend in the city took on a special sentiment this year after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage. Courtesy of Rob…
The Good, the Bad, and Albany: 2015 Legislative Session; Addabbo, Goldfeder examine state budget results
Photo: The state Senate and Assembly last week finally wrapped up the 2015 legislative session at the Capitol. Courtesy of Andy Newbold/flickr The official end of…
Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Adjourns for the Summer
Photo: Capt. John Ganley, executive officer of the 106th Precinct, detailed the public safety issues affecting the command at Tuesday’s meeting. Forum Photo by Michael V….
Sandy Claims Deadline Extended; Homeowners’ attorney reports to Broad Channel civic
The deadline to reopen a Superstorm Sandy flood damage claim has been extended until September 15. Attendees at the Broad Channel Civic Association last week…
DDC Cancels on Hamilton Beach Civic at ‘Last Minute’
The president of the New Hamilton Beach Civic Association and riled up residents of the community last Thursday blasted the city Department of Design and…
Library Celebrates Inaugural Pre-K Graduates
Photo: The pre-K grads celebrated their early achievement at the Woodhaven branch of the Queens Library. Courtesy of Queens Library Parents, teachers, staff, and elected officials…
DOT Announces Pay-Ahead Meter Rollout
The New York City Department of Transportation is putting their muni where their mouth is: our meters are getting an upgrade. The new muni-meters currently…
Man Gets 14 Years for Gas Station Gun Threat During Sandy Fuel Shortage
Photo: Cops guarded some gas stations during the fuel shortage that hit New York and New Jersey in the days following Superstorm Sandy. Photo Courtesy of…
Katz, McCray Listen to Borough Concerns on Mental Health
Photo: NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray addresses the audience at a town hall-style meeting on June 29. McCray and DOHMH Executive Deputy Commissioner Dr. Gary Belkin…
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to Remove Invasive Plants, Add Native Ones
Photo: A pelican and Canada geese on a shoreline in Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Photo Courtesy of bkfrogma, flickr.com It’s time for some heavy-duty weeding. The…