Woodhaven Residents to City: Act Before Tragedy Happens
“Mayor de Blasio: Tear down that wall,” Woodhaven civic activist Ed Wendell said, invoking the famous statement from former U.S. President Ronald Reagan as he…
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Ridegwood fire claims elderly woman’s life: FDNY
A ferocious house fire in Ridgewood claimed the life of a 92-year-old woman and injured two others by the time firefighters were able to tame…
Maggie’s Little Theater brings ‘Nunsense’ to Middle Village
The Little Sisters of Hoboken are trying to raise money to bury the dead nuns storied in their freezer. It’s “Nunsense.” Maggie’s Little Theater at…
City to host homeless shelter sit-down with Queens leaders
The city’s Department of Homeless Services has reached out to various Queens officials with hopes of setting up a face-to-face meeting before making any final…
City solicits civics’ help for safer Woodhaven Boulevard
In an effort to make Woodhaven Boulevard – one of Queens’ most dangerous and congested roads – safer, the city Department of Transportation has been…
Knifepoint robberies target Ridgewood women: 104th Pct.
A string of knifepoint robberies throughout Ridgewood have put the 104th Precinct on top alert – and women should be the most cautious, the NYPD…
Forest Hills film festival focuses on living with disabilities
Disabilities have an effect on everyday life that most people might not even notice, Ravit Turjeman said. An artistic expression of such effects will be…
As reports of domestic violence increase in South Queens, police reach out to community
The number of reported domestic violence cases has increased dramatically in South Queens – but police said such a spike is only the tip of…
Boro boards sound off at Katz’s first budget hearing
For Queens civic leaders, the annual budget dance brought more of the same at this year’s Borough Board budget hearing. For the first time since…
Ridgewood remains hopeful despite mayor’s IBZ budget snub
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s first budget proposal might have nixed an allocation of $1.1 million towards industrial business zones, but Community Board 5 member Ted…
Queens Trio Indicted for Sex Trafficking: DA
Three Queens residents, two men and a woman, were indicted Friday on charges they forced a 14-year-old female runaway to work for them as a…
Build It Back Lambasted as Deeply Flawed
Sixteen months after Hurricane Sandy slammed into New York City, some Queens residents still have not been able to return to their homes devastated in…
South Queens leaders slam NYRA over a ‘dangerous’ Aqueduct
After deteriorating for decades, Aqueduct Racetrack in South Ozone Park is a dangerous eyesore that is a growing concern for those in the facility and…
Maria Thomson resigns from WRBA board after 40 years of service
Woodhaven runs in Maria Thomson’s blood. Four decades ago, the area leader launched her career as a civic activist by becoming a member of the…
Graffiti Tarnishes Woodhaven Boulevard Area
Mass amounts of graffiti plague Woodhaven Boulevard, according to area residents attending Saturday’s Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association meeting – and the individuals said it is…