Deja Vu: Engine 294 Faces the Ax Again
With the budget debate smoldering in City Hall, 20 fire companies are in jeopardy of being closed in July. Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s list of closings—which…
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Charter School Faces Opposition in Central Queens
A debate over Community Education Council policy broke out after a contentious vote over a proposed charter school at the District 24 meeting on Tuesday….
New Perscription Drug Card Available For Residents
Purchasing prescription drugs became easier and cheaper for city residents on Wednesday with the debut of the BigAppleRx prescription drug program. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, City…
Richmond Hill South Civic Officers Swear In, Help Troops
The Richmond Hill South Civic Association (RHSCA) held the installation of the 2011-2112 Executive Board last week. The swearing in was conducted by Senator Joe…
Ulrich Honors Local Senior’s 90th Birthday
Councilman Eric Ulrich presents local resident Christine Titone with a Proclamation in honor of her 90th birthday, while celebrating with family and friends at the…
Businesses Protest DOT’s Maspeth Bypass
Maspeth residents have been fighting for ten years to get trucks routed away from their residential and commercial areas, and they’ll have to keep waiting….
Two Arrested for Murder of Gerardo Antoniello
Two Ozone Park men were indicted late last week for the murder of Gerardo Antoniello, the 29-year-old son of an Ozone Park pizzeria owner, killed…
Sheehan Dicusses Upcoming Trial
Barbara Sheehan is awaiting trial in the February 18, 2008 shooting death of her husband, former NYPD Sgt. Raymond Sheehan. She has admitted to killing…
Comptroller Gives School Progress Reports Passing Grade, Mostly
The Department of Education (DOE) recently began the process of receiving and compiling data for their annual progress reports, which city Comptroller John Liu said…
Brooklyn Union Maintenance Under Investigation
The notorious Brooklyn Union Maintenance, a group of alleged scam artists known for gaining access to homes in the area by claiming they need to…
Limiting Porn in Libraries
While the city can’t outlaw viewing pornography in public libraries, those who watch it in the presence of minors may soon face criminal charges. Councilmen…
Legislature Passes New Bill Packages
With the budget approved, the State Senate and Assembly have been working to pass a variety of bills for New Yorkers. Recently, the Assembly passed…
City Releases List of Proposed Firehouse Closures
The city has finally released its list of 20 fire companies slated to close under Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed budget. According to the New York…
Ulrich Demands for Increased Police Presence Near Aqueduct
As the Aqueduct casino’s opening date approaches, neighboring residents are asking for increased police presence to help mitigate the influx of an estimated 30,000 people…
Weiner, Nadler Push Legislation to Reroute bin Laden Reward Money to 9/11 Victims
The U.S. State Department offered up to $50 million for information on locating Osama Bin Laden—a reward that will likely never be paid. If the…