Area Legislators Push to Legalize MMA in NY
Photo: Mixed Martial Art hopefuls practice submission techniques at Kai’s Next Level X-Treme Martial Arts in Ozone Park. Photo Courtesy of Master Kai Evers. For six…
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Ulrich Introduces Autism Month Resolution
Councilman Eric A. Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) introduced Resolution no. 638 this week recognizing this and every April as Autism Awareness Month in New York City….
Crime Chat: Avoid Becoming a Victim of Car Dealer Finance Fraud; Consumer Tips for Buying a Used Car
If you have ever purchased a vehicle, you know that the experience can be exciting as well as stressful. Unfortunately, as in all lines of…
In Fitness and in Health: Howard Beach Couple Shaping Bodies and Minds
Photo: Jack and Corinne Wlody of Howard Beach last month accepted their service award from Arnold Schwarzenegger. Courtesy of the Wlodys. The writing is on the…
Civic Celebrates One Year as Voice of Two Communities; DOT Projects, Crime on Howard Beach-Lindenwood Meeting Agenda
Photo: Joann Ariola, president of the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic, on Tuesday evening thanked the group’s board for their service over the past year. Forum Photo by…
Goldfeder’s Sandy Tax Relief Bill Passed by Assembly
Photo: The New York State Assembly this week passed a bill introduced by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder extending tax exemptions to homeowners that have seen their property…
City Says Addabbo Idea Not Ferry Feasible
Photo: The city this week said that state Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr.’s new idea for reviving the Rockaway Ferry is not financially viable. File Photo. The…
Ulrich, DSNY Bringing New Garbage Baskets to District
Photo: City Councilman Eric Ulrich. Photo Courtesy of the City Council/William Alatriste. In an effort to combat area refuse issues, City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park)…
Schumer, de Blasio Announce $3 Billion for NYCHA Buildings
Photo: Billions of dollars will be pumped into NYCHA buildings devastated by Superstorm Sandy nearly three years ago. FIle photo. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and Mayor…
Gang Members Charged with Conspiring to Murder Rivals
Seven reputed members and associates of a notorious South Queens street gang last week were indicted on conspiracy, weapons and other charges for the attempted…
Flushing Man Pleads Guilty in Stepmother Beating
A Flushing man last week pleaded guilty in the brutal attack on his elderly stepmother, leaving her blind in her right eye and with only…
Jamaica Bay Project Garners Votes in Nationwide Contest
The Northeast Chapter of the American Littoral Society has been named a top ten finalist in Solution Search’s “Reducing Our Risk: Innovation for Disaster Preparation”…
Woman Set Up Botched Robbery That Ended in Homicide: DA
A South Ozone Park woman last week was charged with murder in the shooting death of her boyfriend during a botched robbery attempt she allegedly…
Participatory Budget Voting Dates Set
Council Member Eric Ulrich announced this week the final ballot and voting sites of Participatory Budgeting in the Community Board 9 Portion of New York…
Four-Alarm Woodhaven Blaze Claims Eight Homes, Two Dogs; Fire Marshals Nab Ousted Tenant who Allegedly Ignited Inferno
Photo: The four-alarm fire that was set at 91-21 quickly spread to neighboring houses. Courtesy of FDNY. City fire marshals last week arrested a suspect in…