Alleged Mugging in Racino Parking Lot
The husband of a state senator was mugged outside of the Aqueduct racino — or so he says. Herbert Huntley, spouse of state Sen. Shirley…
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Cleaver-wielding Man to Stay Behind Bars
A Flushing man was arraigned on May 31 on five charges after he allegedly assaulted his wife with a meat cleaver. Kang L. Wang, 53,…
Taxi Hustler Sentenced to Six Months
A livery cab driver who locked passengers inside his car as he tried to flee from police was sentenced to six months in jail and…
Motorcyclist Killed by Minivan in Elmhurst
A motorcycle that was rear-ended by a minivan resulted in a death of one man last Thursday morning, according to police. The motorcyclist, who was…
HB School to Get New Program
A school in Howard Beach is set to get a new program just in time for the next school year. PS/MS 146, on 159th Avenue…
District 7 Candidates Sound off on Economy, Issues
With the four-way race for the Democratic nomination to the District 7 U.S. Congressional seat approaching on June 26, candidates for the seat discussed their…
D.A.: Rego Park Teacher Groped Three More Boys
The teacher arrested in February for allegedly groping two young boys at a Queens school is facing new charges. Last week, prosecutors claimed Wilbert Cortez,…
JFK Airport Employee Busted
A baggage cart employee working at John F. Kennedy Airport has been charged with grand larceny and other charges in connection with the alleged theft…
Family Day Turns Into Violent Attack
A play date between a mother and her daughter turned into a bloody scene Tuesday morning, leaving 9-year-old Briani Davis clinging to life at Jamaica…
DOE Ups Special Ed Spending
Funding to special education will be increased this year, in part to fund the city’s reform of the special education system. Members of Community Education…
Meng Wins Ackerman’s Endorsement
Assemblywoman Grace Meng, one of the contenders for the newly redrawn 6th Congressional District Seat, collected an important endorsement on May 29 – that of…
Halloran Undergoes Surgery to Remove Brain Tumor
In an email to supporters on Friday, Councilman Dan Halloran announced that he would undergo surgery to remove a benign brain tumor. Halloran said he…
Police Hunt Rego Center Mall Pickpockets
Police are searching for three pickpockets who allegedly stole wallets by distracting or bumping into shoppers at the Rego Center Mall. It’s happened three times…
Burglars Strike Overnight in Middle Village
Police are warning residents about a string of overnight burglaries in Middle Village this month. At three locations—83rd Place near 63rd Avenue, 77th Place near…
PBA President Coaches Crowley on Stop-and-Frisk
Good news for Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley turned into an awkward moment at a press conference when the congressional candidate was asked about the NYPD’s use…