Christ the King HS Issues Harsh Words over Diocese Lawsuit
Following the Brooklyn Diocese’s recent announcement that it was suing one of its own facilities, Christ the King High School in Middle Village, both the…
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After Airing Complaints About Plane Noise, Residents Hope for Change
Assemblywoman Marge Markey (D-Maspeth) gathered officials from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address residents…
Maspeth Musician from Iran Kills Three Before Shooting Self, Police Say
An Iranian musician who had been living in Maspeth shot and killed three men in East Williamsburg before turning the gun on himself early Monday…
Tragedy Strikes Queens Boulevard Again – Two pedestrians struck by out of control driver
The man who killed two pedestrians on Queens Boulevard early Monday morning was driving with open warrants out against him, according to police. The 22-year-old…
Queens Subway Platforms Plagued by Broken Lights, Report Says
Queens has more broken lighting fixtures in its subway stations than anywhere else in the city, according to a report recently released by the New…
City Green-Lights South Ozone Park Co-Location
The city’s Panel for Educational Policy voted to approve a contentious plan that has been slammed by parents throughout Queens – and the other four…
New York Passes Expanded Casino Gambling
Full gaming? Yes, please. Voters threw their support behind a Constitutional amendment that paves the way for seven Las Vegas-style casinos to open in New…
In Bids for Public Advocate and Comptroller, James and Stringer Easily Win
While the mayoral race dominated the spotlight Tuesday night, Public Advocate-elect Letitia James reportedly landed more supporters at the polls than Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio….
Third Party Candidates Say They Are At Major Disadvantage With Ballot Design
Third party political leaders are slamming the city Board of Elections over the “severely flawed, defective, and prejudicial” ballot design they say is in flagrant…
Bill de Blasio Elected Mayor in Sweeping Victory Over Joe Lhota
Landslide. Mandate. Triumph. Democrat Bill de Blasio won the mayoral election by a stunningly wide margin Tuesday night, defeating Republican Joe Lhota with a severe…
A Comfortable Victory for Ulrich Council Bid
Eric Ulrich walked into a screaming crowd at his victory celebration at Russo’s on the Bay Tuesday night. Accompanied by his wife, Yadira Moran and…
Katz Wins Boro President Race in Landslide Victory
Raising her arms and beaming at the crowd of supporters gathered in the Queens County Democratic Headquarters on Austin Street in Forest Hills Tuesday night,…
Psoriatic Arthritis Affects Many People
Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition in which the skin reproduces cells at an accelerated rate. This causes patches of flaky, irritated skin, also known…
Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s
If you are, like so many thousands of children now caring for elderly—or not so elderly—parents with Alzheimer’s Disease, then you are undoubtedly taunted and…
In Landslide, Koslowitz Retains Council Seat in District 29
In what amounted to a landslide, incumbent City Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) handily defeated independent newcomer Jon Torodash by a whopping 91.4 percent to…