Still Missing: Search Intensifies for Avonte Oquendo
Despite the efforts of hundreds of police officers, MTA track workers, family members and friends; helicopter lookouts; and even shutting down all subway work in…
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Police Hunt for Pervert – Lures 12-year-old into SUV, sexually assaults her
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect in connection with the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in Jamaica. The man…
In Bid for Queens Borough President, Tony Arcabascio Focuses on Being ‘Man of the People’
If there is anything that will set off Aurelio “Tony” Arcabascio, it is calling the Republican running for Queens borough president part of the 1…
Biz Leaders Tell Crowley They Need More Support from City
Passing crates of soda – a seemingly never-ending sea of red, yellow and brown cans emblazoned with names like Dr. Brown’s, Squirt and Pennsylvania Dutch…
Caruana, Teachers Slam City Over Common Core
Craig Caruana, the Republican candidate running against Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village), held a rally in Middle Village last Friday against the city’s controversial new…
After Shutdown Cancels Recruitment Fair, Glendale Family Worries About Son’s College Plans
For a teen from Glendale and his parents, the partial government shutdown has meant more than reading headlines about the fiscal showdown among legislators in…
York College Conference on Race, Law and Justice Draws People from Throughout Queens
York College hosted the City University of New York’s Eighth Annual Black Male Initiative Conference, titled “Race, Law and Justice,” which drew intellectual heavyweights to…
Richmond Hill Man Arrested – Endangers four children, beats wife and animals
A 29-year-old Richmond Hill man has been arrested for endangering the welfare of a child and cruelty to animals. Jasean Holmes was taken into custody…
Juniper Park Races, ‘Scooter Bandit’ Top Talk at 104th Precinct Council
Assault, burglary, robbery and rape are all down compared to last year, with murder and grand larceny on the rise, the 104th Precinct’s commanding officer,…
Christ the King Journalism Program Gets Boost from Real Estate Entrepreneur
Standing in the midst of Christ the King Regional High School’s television news studio, a neon “On Air” sign gleaming to their right, a group…
After Years of Pleas, PS 87 Celebrates School Addition – $20M project includes classroom seats and new gym
Flinging their hands in the air, the students who had just cut the ribbon on the new addition to PS 87 in Middle Village turned…
Forest Hills, Rego Park Residents Air Complaints About Green Taxis
Forest Hills and Rego Park citizens are using the five borough taxi program but some residents raised concerns at a Community Board 6 meeting last…
Lindenwood teen found safe after being believed to be kidnapped
A Lindenwood teen originally believed to have been kidnapped has been found unharmed at the Jamaica Long Island Rail Road station, a police source said….
New Poll Finds Ulrich Leading Simon in Bid for Council District 32
Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) welcomed results from a poll released this week that shows the legislator leading his challenger, Lew Simon, by 28 points,…
Barbara Sheehan Loses Appeal – Transferred to medium security prison at Albion
After the denial of her appeal before the highest appellate court in the state, Barbara Sheehan will likely spend the next three and a half…