VFW Brunch
Assemblyman Phillip Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Beach) gets a high-five from a young constituent last Sunday as he joined members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars…
Politics
Audit FEMA Boardwalk Funds: Ulrich
Much ado about the money. An area city councilman this week called on the comptroller to conduct a comprehensive audit of all Federal Emergency Management…
Ozone Park Veteran Earns Honors
An area military veteran last week was honored with the Navy Good Conduct Medal and a City Council Citation, both presented by City Councilman Eric…
S.I. Ferry Fee Would Fund Rockaway Boat: Goldfeder
An area elected official this week called on the mayor to implement a fee for the Staten Island Ferry, saying the additional revenue would help…
Ulrich Says Bag Shopper ‘Tax’
An area city councilman this week indicated he would vote “No” next week on a bill which would place a 10-cent fee on all disposable plastic and…
DOT Pledges to Beautify Lindenwood Walkway
After months of pleading with officials, Howard Beach and Lindenwood community leaders can claim victory this week as the city Department of Transportation has promised…
Library Board Suspends Galante
The beleaguered Board of Trustees of the Queens Borough Public Library late last Thursday night voted to place President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas Galante…
Cuomo Calls for Agencies to Bolster Terror Security
While reassuring New Yorkers that there is no “credible threat” to their public safety, but still obviously concerned by ISIS activities abroad, Gov. Andrew Cuomo…
Murky Waters: Rockaway Boat Service Still Ferry Uncertain
Borough legislators pressed the mayor last month to extend Rockaway ferry service for a fifth time before it expires by the end of October….
Ulrich, Howard Beach Seniors Laud Bus Program
Flanked by area seniors and non-profit staff, City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) officially announced on Monday that his office has helped to allocate funds…
Concern Grows Over de Blasio Housing Plan
Perhaps the most ambitious project of his mayoralty, Hizzoner Bill de Blasio’s 10-year, five-borough affordable housing plan is not without its critics. Just ask some…
City Adds More Sandy Scarred Streets to To-Do List
Elected officials this week announced that after some prodding, the city agreed to repave side streets initially left out of the Broad Channel Street Resurfacing…
De Blasio, Katz Appoint Two More Library Trustees
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz announced last week their latest selections to the Queens Borough Public Library Board of Trustees….
With Boost From Ulrich Office, Men in Blue Keep B. 116th Clean
As close-knit Rockaway communities continue to tackle the physical and emotional toll left by Superstorm Sandy nearly two years ago, it was announced last Thursday…
Goldfeder Rallies for Online Grocery Options in Queens
Grocery shopping is very different for shoppers using food stamps in the Bronx. There, a select number of zip codes have the option of…