Pols, Community Coalition Secure $3 Million for Locomotive Engine Upgrade
In an effort to both clean the environment in Queens and conserve energy, Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Queens) helped secure $3 million in this year’s state…
Politics
Queens’ Three Ring Circus — Senator, Councilman and Queens County GOP Vice-Chair Arrested
A quest to secure the Republican line in the New York City mayoral contest has instead sent NYS Senator Malcolm Smith hurtling out of the…
Poised to Challenge Crowley — Middle Village activist to focus on budget, business
After months of exploring a potential run against Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village), civic activist Craig Caruana said this week he is likely poised to…
Congress Comes to Middle Village
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she will bring Congress to Queens by holding her first “Congress on Your Corner” event at…
Public Advocate Unveils “Boro Bias” — Queens businesses inspected 16% more often than Manhattan’s, receive 22% more fines from Consumer Affairs
Public Advocate Bill DeBlasio has caught the Bloomberg administration with their hand in the proverbial cookie jar of small business owners throughout the city—well…
Ulrich Partners With Doe Fund For Sandy Cleanup
In the months following the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, the one and a half mile stretch of roadway that separates Broad Channel and Howard Beach…
Opportunity Knocks — Ulrich leads Board of Elections coup
Councilman Eric Ulrich is being named as the political mastermind of a “Board of Elections coup” where a short list of Republican councilman have installed…
Caruana Could Challenge Crowley
Although neither an official announcement, nor a final decision has been made according to insiders at what could be Craig Caruana’s campaign, serious considerations are…
Former Senator Huntley Pleads Guilty — Admits embezzling from charity
Former New York State Senator Shirley Huntley pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Huntley served in the New York State…
Ulrich, Oddo Legislate To Protect Disaster Victims
Legislation recently introduced and sponsored by Council Member Eric Ulrich and Minority Leader James Oddo , inspired advocacy on the part of City Council Speaker…
Mayor Bloomberg’s Proposed Budget Met with Resistance
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s final proposed budget left a lot of questions unanswered and angered several of the candidates running to replace him. Term-limited, Bloomberg submitted…
Senate Approves Sandy Aid Package
As expected, the U.S. Senate passed a $50.5 billion aid package for Superstorm Sandy on Monday and now the bill will head to President Barack…
City Council Questions Sandy Storm Response
The City Council on Jan. 16 grilled two high-ranking members of the government about New York City’s preparedness for Superstorm Sandy. Cas Halloway, deputy mayor…
Governor’s State of the State Address — Gun control, Sandy Aid tops agenda
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s fiery State of the State address last Wednesday, broadcast live from Albany, touched upon a variety of hot-button issues for New Yorkers…
Resorts World Not Singled Out as One of Cuomo’s First Casinos
Governor Andrew Cuomo signaled last week that his first priority would be to bring full casino gaming to upstate first—and not Queens. Cuomo announced in…