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…
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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…
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…
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…