Turner, Deacy Vow to Protect Senior Programs
Republicans Bob Turner and Jane Deacy visited seniors at the Forest Park Senior center during a lunchtime meal of roast chicken, mash potatoes and string…
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Weprin Scores Key Endorsements in Congressional Race
Endorsements have been rolling in for David Weprin, the Democratic candidate to replace Anthony Weiner in the 9th Congressional District, including a major endorsement from…
Pitching In to Keep Jamaica Ave Litter Free
With garbage piling up Jamaica Avenue due to budget cuts from the Sanitation Department,three local politicians pitched in funds to increase litter basket collection service….
Man Seeks to Revitalize Nabe Watch Program
Why leave crime fighting to the professionals? One resident of Richmond Hill believes that civilians can make an impact in reducing crime in their community….
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…
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…