De Blasio Introduces IDNYC Veterans Card
PHOTO: A sample of the IDNYC card with the veteran designation. Photo Courtesy of City Councilman Eric Ulrich The city’s popular municipal identification program…
Correction Officer Among Gang Associates Arrested on Fed Drug Charges
Federal and city authorities last week rounded up 12 members and associates of a borough sect of the Bloods street gang, including a city Department…
Proposed Amendment Would Deprive NYC Schools of $170M: Schumer
PHOTO: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer this week alerted constituents to an amendment, currently being debated on the Senate floor, that he said will shift major…
Two More Mortgage Companies Pledge to Combat Zombie Properties
PHOTO: Gov. Cuomo last week announced that two additional mortgage companies have signed on to combat so-called zombie properties. File Photo They have been a…
Feds Reimburse City $35M for Beach Channel HS Sandy Repairs
PHOTO: FEMA is reimbursing the city School Construction Authority $35 million for permanent repairs made at Beach Channel High School, which was seriously damaged by…
Sign-ing On!
PHOTO: Area residents, civic leaders, and elected officials last week unveiled a new sign welcoming visitors to Hamilton Beach. Photo Courtesy of City Councilman Eric…
Cuomo Appoints AG as Prosecutor for all Police-Related Civilian Deaths
PHOTO: Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week appointed state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman special prosecutor for all cases in which law enforcement officers are involved in…
De Blasio Promotes Renewable Technologies Market
PHOTO: Photo Courtesy of Susan Sermoneta/Flickr.com Mayor Bill de Blasio has issued a Request for Information on new renewable energy projects and products in…
Goldfeder Calls on City to Accept 311 Complaints via Social Media
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder posted this follow-up tweet after the one he had sent to the city’s official 311 Twitter account regarding Rockaway Beach access was…
City Admits to Violating Law with South Ozone Park Shelter; Sex offenders reside in facility less than 1,000 feet from school
Photo: Residents of the upper floors of Skyway Shelter, including 52 sex offenders, have an unobstructed view of the PS 124 playground. This image was shot…
Stringer Reports Eviscerate Queens Library Executives; Claimed deficit while blowing $300K+ on personal expenses
With the audit and investigative report he released on Wednesday, City Comptroller Scott Stringer has painted a vivid picture of a disingenuous and reckless…
At PS 207 Students’ Urging, Pol Calls on DOT to Install Yield Signs
After receiving a traffic safety-concern petition organized by 3rd-grade students, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) this week sent a letter to the city Department of…
Alleged Wiseguy Appealing Shamrock Bar Murders
The Gambino crime family captain who was convicted in 2013 of murdering the two owners of the Shamrock Bar in Woodhaven over a spilled drink…
Ulrich Secures Record $5.7M in Funding for District
Photo: City Councilman Eric Ulrich has brought back $5.7 million in capital and expense funding to District 32. Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office One area elected official…
In Howard Beach, Ragtime Still Defining “Mom-and-Pop”
Angelo Gurino has been in business a long time, and he may have just about seen it all. Ragtime Gourmet Supermarket is this month celebrating…