Women for Weprin: Top City Females Endorse Congressional Candidate
With the September 13, special election to replace Anthony Weiner approaching, women leaders came out to show their support for Democratic candidate David Weprin. The…
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Residents Updated on Aqueduct Racino, Assembly Race
Lindenwood Alliance members gathered at the Rockwood Park Jewish Center on Monday for the group’s monthly meeting, which featured an update on the upcoming opening…
Tougher Laws for Animal Fight Viewers
Being a spectator at an illegal animal fight is now a misdemeanor crime in New York. Most aspects of animal fights including hosting animal fights…
Tougher Laws for Animal Fight Viewers
Being a spectator at an illegal animal fight is now a misdemeanor crime in New York. Most aspects of animal fights including hosting animal fights…
City Cracks Down on Debt Consolidation Firms
City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Jonathan Mintz announced on Tuesday that it is issuing subpoenas to 15 debt settlement companies that were either…
Addabbo Hosts Blood Drive
With blood centers throughout the city are in desperate need of donations, local state Senator Joe Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) has partnered with the New York…
NYC Students Continue to Progress on State Tests
New York City public schools outpaced the rest of the state by dramatically increasing the number of students who met the state’s bar for proficiency…
Weprin, Turner Continue Battle for 9th Congressional District
While the House and Senate agreed and voted on a resolution to the debt ceiling debate this week, most local residents were left without representation…
U.S. Debt Ceiling Agreement Reached, Gillibrand Votes ‘No’
President Barack Obama and legislative leaders reached an agreement on Sunday to raise the country’s debt limit ceiling, allowing the U.S. to borrow more money…
Man Charged in Local Rape
Police have arrested the man believed to be responsible for a sexual assault in Woodhaven last Tuesday. Woodhaven resident Kevin Pazmini, 21, is charged with…
Crowley Introduces Legislation to Standardize Fire Hydrant Repairs
In January, city Comptroller John Liu revealed that the city Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) did not repair faulty fire hydrants in a timely manner—even…
Two Men Steal Thousands Using Dunkin’ Donuts Gift Cards
Two journalism students from Romania were indicted in Queens Supreme Court on Monday for stealing more than $17,000 dollars from a Chase bank with Dunkin’…
Rhode Island Man Charged with Sex Trafficking in Queens
A Providence, Rhode Island man was charged on Tuesday with sex trafficking for allegedly forcing a 20-year-old girl to work as his prostitute, in Queens….
104th Precinct Captain Discusses Tips to Prevent Auto Thefts
A dozen Maspeth residents met with officers from the 104th Precinct last week to discuss local police issues including larceny and traffic. Captain Michael A….
Koch Endorses Turner
The September 13 special election to be held to replace former Congressman Anthony Weiner is, according to former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, something…