Boro project battles human trafficking
Borough leaders lauded a new initiative this week that will help victims of human trafficking seek the help they need without the red tape. The…
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Queens lawmakers rally ahead of transit hearing
A state Assembly hearing will test the transportation waters for the more immobile parts of Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island next month, borough lawmakers announced…
Halloran convicted in federal corruption trial
Former City Councilman Dan Halloran’s eight-week trial came to a close Tuesday when a federal jury found him guilty of bribery and corruption charges on…
Meng delivers small business boost
Just over four months since bringing a congressional hearing to her home borough, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) followed through on her commitment to bringing…
Avella money revamps Queens College lab
A Queens College science research and teaching laboratory will soon receive what many consider to be a much-needed facelift after state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside)…
Boro calls for bike share
Queens wants its fair share of city wheels. Lawmakers and transportation advocates rallied around legislation that would help accelerate the Citi Bike share program into…
Homeless shelter slated for Rockaway
A former drug rehabilitation center in Rockaway is being converted into a homeless shelter, the city said, despite pleas from elected officials and residents living…
Katz, de Blasio remove eight Queens Library board members
Eight members of the Queens Library’s board of trustees were nixed on Wednesday, thanks to a new state law enacted last month with help from…
Deal diverts MTA strike
The city transit system is back on track. Threats of a system wide strike brought constant fear to the first half of July as the…
Conigliaro declares Senate bid as Ognibene opts out
Rego Park native Michael Conigliaro announced his bid for the state Senate this week, challenging state Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) on the Republican and…
Political newcomers face uphill battle in boro
As many political experts have pointed out, the questions surrounding the long-standing dominance and subsequent effects of party politics have never been easy to answer…
Beltrani to chair Queens GOP
Queens GOP Executive Vice Chairman Robert Beltrani assumed the role of chairman in the wake of Phil Ragusa’s death as the party continues its efforts…
Goldfeder fights offensive ads
Rockaway beach bums were slapped with a controversial sky advertisement over the weekend and one southern Queens lawmaker said he has seen enough. Reports of…
Lawmakers talk traffic relief for Far Rockaway
Lawmakers’ pleas to ease traffic on Beach 9th Street were finally answered this week when the city agreed to install traffic signals over the next two…
Comrie collects key endorsements in Senate run
Former City Councilman Leroy Comrie is garnering up plenty of support in his attempt to unseat embattled state Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Hollis). Comrie, who most…