City’s Elite High Schools Need Revamped Admissions Process, Pols Say
Citing a lack of diversity at the city’s most prestigious public high schools, lawmakers and education officials this week introduced legislation that aims to reform…
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The Necessity of Paid Family Leave
At the most critical moments of our lives, far too many of us New Yorkers face an impossible decision: “Do I choose my family or…
With Decade and a Half Under Her Belt, Markey Touts Experience in Assembly Bid
More than 15 years in the state Assembly means much more than many might think, state Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D-Maspeth) said in an interview detailing…
Four Adult Entertainers and Club Manager Arrested
Five individuals, including two women from northeast Queens, were arrested this week and charged in an alleged scheme to drug wealthy victims and charge approximately…
Man Sexually Assaults Woman in Forest Hills Apartment: Cops
Cops are searching for a man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman inside of her Forest Hills apartment building, the NYPD said. The unidentified…
Christ the King Celebrates Graduation
Christ the King High School in Middle Village celebrated its 49th annual commencement exercises on Saturday, June 7. More than 230 seniors graduated with more…
Halloran Tries Insanity Plea to Delay Corruption Trial
In a last-minute effort, former City Councilman Dan Halloran unsuccessfully tried to delay his day in court in connection to a federal corruption trial on…
Fedkowskyj Collects Endorsements as Staff Grows
A mid-Queens Democrat announced an expanding staff and endorsements this week as he bulks up a campaign to unseat incumbent state Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D-Maspeth)….
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Ridgewood Hate Crime
A 25-year-old from Brooklyn pleaded guilty last week to a Ridgewood hate crime dating back to 2012 that included anti-gay slurs and shocking his victim…
Grover Cleveland Teacher Charged with Raping Student: DA
A 39-year-old teacher at Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood has been charged with raping a student, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said Tuesday….
After Trying to Have Sex with Teen, Man Sentenced to Prison: DA
A Fresh Meadows residents has been sentenced to up to three years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to disseminate “indecent material,” including a…
Pols Poised to Delay State’s Plan to Slaughter Mute Swans
The state’s plan to kill thousands of wild mute swans in New York – including the many that call Jamaica Bay home – by shooting…
Council Passes Ulrich Resolution Supporting Military Buyback Bill in Albany
City legislators last week backed Councilman Eric Ulrich’s (R-Ozone Park) resolution calling on state lawmakers to pass and sign legislation that would allow veterans who…
Lawmakers Call for Emergency Response Overhaul
Elected officials want the mayor to put his emergency call-taking system on hold. City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Maspeth) joined with city leaders on the steps…
Thousands Stolen from Ozone Park’s Cozy Bowl: NYPD
Three individuals allegedly swiped thousands of dollars in prize money from an Ozone Park bowling alley last Thursday, according to the NYPD. As much as…