J/Z Subway Line Rated Best In City
The J/Z subway line that runs above Jamaica Avenue is the best in the city. Those are the findings of the Straphangers Campaign, an independent…
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District 27 Parents Protest Middle School Choice
Local parents opposed to a new city policy aimed at providing more enrollment options to middle school students are garnering signatures and support ahead of…
Fraudulent Richmond Hill Mortgage Lender Sentenced
One of the ringleaders of a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud, preying on Guyanese immigrants in Richmond Hill and other parts of Queens and Brooklyn, was…
Long Island Contractor Charged with Bilking Queens Homeowners
A Long Island contractor was charged with stealing $537,000 from homeowners throughout Queens following an investigation by the Queens District Attorney’s office and the city…
Maspeth Father Killed Over Cab Dispute
A potential cab fare on Hempstead Turnpike in Long Island reportedly led to a deadly fight among two cabbies that left a Maspeth man dead….
Congressional Debate Turns to ‘Ground Zero Mosque’
The battle for the 9th congressional district is shining the spotlight back on to Park51—commonly referred to by opponents as the “Ground Zero mosque.” In…
Senator Schumer Endorses Phil Goldfeder
United States Senator Charles Schumer endorsed his former employee, Democrat Phil Goldfeder, for the 23rd District Assembly seat at a press conference in Lindenwood on…
Cuomo Signs Ethics Reform Legislation
On Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo fulfilled one of his main campaign pledges to New Yorkers by signing a comprehensive ethics reform bill. While Cuomo was…
Weprin Continues Attack on Turner’s Medicare Policies
Republican candidate for the 9th Congressional District, Bob Turner, continues hitting Democratic opponent David Weprin about the “Ground Zero mosque” and his inexperience in business…
Deacy Pledges No New Taxes
With the September 13 special election fast approaching, 23rd Assembly republican candidate Jane Deacy has promised not to raise taxes or vote for any tax…
Car Vandals Hit Maspeth, Middle Village
Car vandals have begun targeting cars in Middle Village and Maspeth. Local residents said at least three cars had their tires and rims stolen over…
Poll Shows Weprin Holding Slight Edge Over Turner
A Sienna poll regarding the special election to replace ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner released on Wednesday shows Democrat David Weprin holding a slim 48-42 edge over…
23rd Assembly Race Takes Shape
The race to fill Audrey Pheffer’s Assembly seat in the 23rd district is taking shape with both candidates making the rounds in Howard Beach, and…
Suspect Sought in Ozone Park Subway Thefts
The 106th Precinct is looking for a man who snatched cell phones from unsuspecting women in Ozone Park last week. According to the police, the…
Bob Turner Discusses Future of Small Business
Republican Congressional candidate Bob Turner met with more than 40 residents in Forest Hills on Tuesday evening to discuss the challenges small businesses face in…