Senate Approves Addabbo Veterans Violation Bill
Photo: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, speaking here at American Legion Post 118 in Woodhaven, announced that the Senate has passed a bill that he introduced that…
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Goldfeder Sponsors Insurance Bill
Photo: Responding to widespread frustration among families in southern Queens over insurance company practices following Superstorm Sandy, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D – Howard Beach) sponsored legislation…
Ulrich to Administration: Don’t Soak Big Apple with Another Water Rate Hike
Photo: City Councilman Eric Ulrich has blasted the administration for proposing another water rate hike. Courtesy of William Alatriste/New York City Council. City families can’t afford…
Crime Chat: Immigrant Affairs
“Welcome.” Translating that one word into the more than 140 languages spoken in the polyglot village that makes up Queens County would fill an entire…
Howard Beach Woman Dies from Injuries Suffered in Car Crash
Photo: A Howard Beach woman died on April 24, four days after crashing her car into a column at the intersection of Cross Bay Boulevard and…
De Blasio Calls for Stronger Rent Laws
Photo: Mayor de Blasio this week said stronger rent laws will lead to more affordable apartments. File Photo Mayor Bill de Blasio this week called for…
Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Unveil Youth Job Center
Photo: St. John’s University is one of 58 supporters of the new Center for Youth Employment. File Photo. Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane…
Ulrich Grilled by Student Scribes
Photo: Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office. City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) last week visited Hawtree Creek MS 297 to bring Dr. Maureen Hussey, principal, and students up…
St. Albans Nurse Charged in Tot’s Burn Death
A licensed practical nurse last week was nabbed by authorities at John F. Kennedy International Airport and charged with murder after the 23-month-old Rosedale girl…
Bayside Man Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charge
A Bayside man last week pleaded guilty to a child-porn charge after more than 10,000 photographs and videos of underage boys and girls were discovered…
Interfaith Council Essay Contest Winners Announced
Eight local schools will be represented next Monday night at the annual Interfaith Council of Southwest Queens Brotherhood/Sisterhood Essay Contest, to be held at Christ…
Borough Mourns Police Officer Brian Moore; 105th Precinct Cop Shot on Duty in Queens Village
A veteran 105th Precinct Anti-Crime Unit cop on Monday died from injuries suffered when he was shot in the line of duty on Saturday evening…
Cops Hunt Suspect Allegedly Tied to Commercial Burglaries; Auto Offenses Drive up Crime Statistics in 106th Precinct
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a homegrown burglary suspect wanted in connection with two recent high-profile incidents on Cross Bay Boulevard….
Tell Officials How You Feel About Select Bus Plan: Civic Leaders
Photo: Area community leaders this week called on residents and business owners to attend DOT workshops and give honest feedback on the proposed Select Bus Service…
Schools, Libraries & Parks Big Participatory Budgeting Winners
Photo: The Participatory Budgeting ballots were tallied at Councilman Ulrich’s Ozone Park office last Friday morning. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza. City Council District 32…