And the Oscar Goes To…
For one Queens teacher there was no Academy Award but to everyone who knows her, Maureen Span is definitely a winner. For most of us,…
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Public Advocate Unveils “Boro Bias” — Queens businesses inspected 16% more often than Manhattan’s, receive 22% more fines from Consumer Affairs
Public Advocate Bill DeBlasio has caught the Bloomberg administration with their hand in the proverbial cookie jar of small business owners throughout the city—well…
Maspeth High School: School’s In!
The true spirit of celebration for education in general and the entire Maspeth community was felt by everyone in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony…
106th Precinct Calls Meeting to Alert Residents — Burglary spike generates concern, prevention stressed
Police at the 106th Precinct called a special meeting to address a rash of robberies plaguing the Richmond Hill area in particular, with several incidents…
Hindu Cultural Council President Indicted
Shock spread throughout the South Ozone Park community this week when Chan Jamoona, founder and former executive director of the United Hindu Cultural Council (UHCC)…
Thieves Target Honda Owners in New Howard Beach
The ramifications of Hurricane Sandy have extended to new car owners in Howard Beach according to Deputy Inspector Thomas Pascale, Commanding Officer of the 106th…
Ulrich Partners With Doe Fund For Sandy Cleanup
In the months following the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, the one and a half mile stretch of roadway that separates Broad Channel and Howard Beach…
Valentine’s Party Turns Violent — Shots Fired, One Man Left In Critical Condition
A Valentine’s Day celebration turned bloody over the weekend when a gunman opened fire at the Hookah Sports Bar located on 107th Street at Rockaway…
Cops Make Arrest in Middle Village Man’s Murder
Police have arrested 23-year-old Lleuyel Garcia, of Manhattan, in the murder of Joseph Benzinger at the Crown Motel in Elmhurst nearly two weeks ago. Authorities…
Cops Nab Gas Station Robber
A Westchester man was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon after he attempted to rob the Getty Station at 161st Avenue and Cross Bay Boulevard…
Missing Woman Washes Up on Breezy Point Beach
The body of a 24-year-old woman missing since December was found washed up on a beach in Breezy Point on Saturday. Marisha Cheong was last…
Middle Village Man Murdered
A Middle Village native, 54-year-old Joseph Benzinger, was found dead in his room at the Crown Motel in Elmhurst late Saturday night. Police say the…
Opportunity Knocks — Ulrich leads Board of Elections coup
Councilman Eric Ulrich is being named as the political mastermind of a “Board of Elections coup” where a short list of Republican councilman have installed…
Queens Arsonist Sentenced to 30 Years
A drunken siege that took place over three years ago, in September 2009, sent a Queens man to jail for 30 years last week following…
Huntley Pleads Guilty…Again
Former state Senator Shirley Huntley pled guilty to yet another felony charge on Wednesday, this time it was for tampering with physical evidence. Attorney…