Queens Library and Theatre Company to Stage Bard Readings at Borough Libraries
PHOTO: The TITAN Theatre Company is set to team up with Queens Library this fall to stage readings of the works of William Shakespeare at…
Pirated Music Sting Nets Jackson Heights Store Owner, Employee
PHOTO: A music store owner and employee were arrested after allegedly selling an SD memory card filled with illegally downloaded songs to an undercover investigator….
JFK Runway Project Set to be Completed by Sept. 21: Addabbo
PHOTO: The much-anticipated completion of the renovation of JFK Airport Runway 4L-22R is just days away, according to Sen. Addabbo. Photo Courtesy of The Port…
FEMA Sandy Flood Insurance Claim Review Deadline Extended 30 Days; HUD waives Duplication of Benefits review for most storm victims
PHOTO: U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand had reasons to smile this week. Photo Courtesy of New York State Democrats The Federal Emergency…
Cops Use iPhone App to Nab Alleged Drive-By Purse Snatcher; Track suspect to Cross Bay CVS after victim is dragged, run over by SUV
PHOTO: Police last Friday cornered the alleged purse snatcher in the parking lot of this Howard Beach CVS. Photo Courtesy of Google A Howard…
City to Honor NYPD Legend Jack Maple with Richmond Hill Street Co-Naming
PHOTO: Last year, the city Police Department renamed the CompStat Room the Jack Maple CompStat Center in honor of the Richmond Hill native and crime-fighting…
102nd Precinct Cop of the Month Shows Knack for Nabbing Robbers
PHOTO: Deputy Inspector Deodat Urprasad (c.), commanding officer of the 102nd Precinct, joins the command’s Community Council and Community Affairs officers in congratulating Police Officer…
Howard Beach Unites at Cross Bay Firehouse for Sept. 11 Ceremony
PHOTO: Ladder Co 173 and Engine Co. 331 last Friday evening opened their firehouse doors to the community for a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony. Forum…
Editorial: Vague Negativity: Dislike
PHOTO: Facebook’s “Like” button. Photo Courtesy of Keenan Dijon/Flickr.com It’s sort of a sad world if we get this excited about Facebook inventing a…
Richmond Hill Celebrates 42 Years of Forest Park Fair
PHOTO: The Richmond Hill Block Association honored 102nd Precinct Community Affairs Officers Severino (l.) and Martinez (r.) at its 42nd annual Park Fair. Photo Courtesy…
MTA, de Blasio Administration Still at Odds over Funding
PHOTO: U.S Sen. Charles Schumer (l., red tie) last week listened as Mayor de Blasio held court on the 7 train. Photo Courtesy of Demetrius…
City Says Restaurants ‘Cleaner than Ever’ as Letter Grading System Marks Five Years
PHOTO: The city Health Department introduced the letter grading system for food establishments in July 2010. Forum Photo by Alan Krawitz While the city…
Federal Court Upholds Forest Hills Doctor’s Murder Conviction; Judge cites ‘overwhelming evidence’ against Mazoltuv Borukhova
PHOTO: Khaiko Malakov, the father of murder victim Daniel Malakov. File Photo A federal judge last week denied the petition of a writ of…
Queens Rail Expansion Group Holds Anti-Select Bus Service Rally
PHOTO: Queens Public Transit Committee Chairman Phil McManus (in suit) last Sunday rallied Rockaway Beach Rail Line supporters in Elmhurst. Photo Courtesy of Ron Carroll…
Goldfeder Reaches Out to Federal Pols for Help in Fixing ‘Broken’ NFIP
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder (r.) recently discussed flood insurance reform with David Coffield, an aide to Rep. Steve Scalise, at the Congressman’s Washington, D.C. office. Photo…