Ozone Park Pegs Hit-and-Run as Hate Crime
As if the horrific hit-and-run incident in Ozone Park last week was not bad enough, members of the Sikh community have since argued it was…
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Pols applaud plan to increase sexual abuse penalties
Elected officials stood together this week to celebrate the passage of legislation that beefs up the legal consequences of sexual abuse. The bill, which was…
Momentum to preserve borough pavilion amps up
Borough advocates have been pushing for preservation at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park since the city secured funding to restore the New York State Pavilion, which stands…
Kew Gardens attorney indicted on sexual abuse charges: DA
An attorney from Kew Gardens was indicted on charges of sexually abusing a 16-year-old woman in exchange for money, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said….
Youth choir rocks Howard Beach
The Our Lady of Grace Youth Choir brought down the house on Sunday, July 27th with their production of “Singin’ in the Summer.” Performing to a…
Claims deadline arrives for Lindenwood flood victims
Time is up for anyone in Lindenwood looking to file a claim after a devastating flood battered the neighborhood back in April. It has been…
Doe Fund Partnership Gives Glendale, Maspeth, Ridgewood Streets a Cleaning Boost
Local politicians, residents and community activists alike agree that keeping main thoroughfares, such as Myrtle Avenue in Glendale and Grand Avenue in Maspeth, clean and…
Rockaway Beach Line lands on state capital report
Advocates for the restoration and revival of the now vacant Rockaway Beach Rail Line saw their sentiments echoed on the state level this week. State…
Halloran convicted of corruption
Former City Councilman Dan Halloran’s eight-week trial came to a close Tuesday when a federal jury found him guilty of bribery and corruption charges on…
Beggars in Howard Beach
There are plenty of places to spend money along Cross Bay Boulevard, but one particular option has left residents weary with both public safety and…
Boro project battles human trafficking
Borough leaders lauded a new initiative this week that will help victims of human trafficking seek the help they need without the red tape. The…
Landmarks Commission rejects Maspeth Fire House designation
The city Landmarks Preservation Commission ruled that the Maspeth firehouse does not meet the criteria to be a designated landmark, despite a great deal of…
Queens lawmakers rally ahead of transit hearing
A state Assembly hearing will test the transportation waters for the more immobile parts of Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island next month, borough lawmakers announced…
Sunset Cove to receive cut of $102 million funding
Sunset Cove and other projects in Jamaica Bay received a total of $10 million in federal funding to help them stay strong against future storms…
Halloran convicted in federal corruption trial
Former City Councilman Dan Halloran’s eight-week trial came to a close Tuesday when a federal jury found him guilty of bribery and corruption charges on…