Borough Board Approves Sandy Recovery Zoning Amendment
Photo: The Borough Board, led by Borough President Melinda Katz (far r.), voted on Monday to approve the Department of City Planning’s Special Regulations for…
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DOT Studying Lindenwood Triangle for Possible Safety Measures
Photo: The city Department of Transportation is reviewing the intersection of 153rd Avenue and 88th Street in Lindenwood. Courtesy of Google. The city Department of…
Richmond Hill Man Killed in Car Accident Near Home
An 83-year-old Richmond Hill man on Monday was struck by an SUV and killed a few feet from his home, according to police and published…
Executive Budget Protects ‘Against Economic Uncertainty': de Blasio
Photo: Mayor de Blasio last Thursday presented the $78.3 billion Fiscal Year 2016 Executive Budget. Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office. Mayor Bill de Blasio last…
Schumer Blasts FEMA Surcharge
Photo: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Monday called a FEMA flood coverage fee “unfair” and “confusing.” Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.)…
Lifeline Program Leaves Residents on the Hook
Photo: Responding to numerous complaints from local senior citizens over unexpected phone bill increases and difficulties recertifying with the Lifeline discount phone service program, Assemblyman Phil…
Student Scribes Shine at Interfaith Essay Contest
Photo: The winners and faculty advisers on Monday at the Presentation of Awards for the Interfaith Council of Southwest Queens Brotherhood/Sisterhood Essay Contest in Ozone Park….
Forest Park Improvement Project Slated for June
Photo: The city Parks Department will begin construction in June on a section of Forest Park. File Photo. A year-long capital improvement project in the area…
Goldfeder, MTA Announce Plans to Improve Cross Bay Bridge Lot
Photo: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder and the MTA this week unveiled plans to continue beautifying the parking lot on the southern approach to the Cross Bay Bridge…
Borough Native Dennis Guerra Added to NYPD Hall of Heroes
Photo: Det. Dennis Guerra. Courtesy of NYPD. Last Spring, Rockaway native Det. Dennis Guerra gave his life in service of the city. And last Thursday, his…
Corona Family Charged in International Cocaine Ring
Photo: Kelly Currie, the recently named acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Courtesy of U.S. Dept. of Justice. Three members of a…
Crime Chat: Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
The investigation and prosecution of cases involving sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of women and children is among the highest priorities of my office….
Most New Yorkers Oppose Plastic Bag Fee: Poll
Photo: A recent poll revealed that 63 percent of adult city residents oppose a 10-cent plastic bag fee. Forum Photo by Eugenie Bisulco. A new poll…
De Blasio Launches City Shelter Repair Squad
Photo: Mayor de Blasio has launched the Shelter Repair Squad to address conditions in city shelters, including at the former Pan Am Hotel in Elmhurst. File…
City Unveils Plan to Hike Mental Healthcare Spending
Photo: First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray at Bellevue Hospital on Tuesday. Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office. As part of the de Blasio…