Off-Duty Cop Kills Armed Robber in Springfield Gardens
PHOTO: This black air pistol was recovered at the scene of a fatal officer-involved shooting in Springfield Gardens on Monday. Photo Courtesy of NYPD An…
Editorial: Div+Ersity=Division?
Photo Courtesy of Flickr.com/FLAG Program, Gerd Altmann We don’t want to make this a political editorial, or even a religious one. Politics and religion…
Winter Con Festival Draws Thousands of Sci-Fi and Comic Fans to Casino
PHOTO: Tina Yao and Elijah Catrone of Rego Park wielded their lightsabers last weekend at Resorts World Casino New York City. Forum Photos by Alan…
Queens Officers Charged With Taking Bribes
A detective and lieutenant assigned to the New York City Police Department’s 109 Precinct in Flushing, Queens have been charged with accepting bribes from karaoke…
Beloved Buddy Bench a Welcome Addition this Year at PS/MS 146
PHOTO: Using design input from her students, PS/MS 146 art teacher Jodi Tucci crafted the Buddy Bench, which was installed in the schoolyard in October.…
Tree Lighting, Santa Parade Ring in the Holiday Season in Woodhaven
PHOTO: Santa and Mrs. Claus received a proper Big Apple escort on Jamaica Avenue last Saturday from 102nd Precinct police officers. Forum Photos by Michael…
Ol’ Blue Eyes Turns 100
Photo Courtesy of flickr.com/Remi Ramcharan That unmistakable swagger. The show-stopping showmanship. The piercing blue eyes. And that incredible voice, like warm caramel syrup on…
Goldfeder Calls on Feds to Fund Sandy Repairs at Riis Park and West Pond
PHOTO: The West Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Photo Courtesy of the National Park Service An area elected official is calling on the federal…
Council Approves Bill to Allow City to Pay for Security Guards at Private Schools
PHOTO: While NYPD School Safety agents patrol public schools, a new piece of legislation, approved this week by the City Council, will allow the city…
Flushing Man Charged with Sexually Abusing Teen Girls and Young Woman
PHOTO: One of the alleged assaults occurred on Main Street near 60th Avenue. Photo Courtesy of Google A Flushing man has been charged with sexual…
Goldfeder Urges Inspections of Gas Lines in Sandy-Damaged Communities
PHOTO: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder this week called for inspections of gas lines in Sandy-devastated communities in light of a preliminary federal probe into faulty equipment at…
Pols, Sept. 11 First Responders Call on Congress to Renew Zadroga Act
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio last week joined elected officials on city, state, and federal levels, and Sept. 11 first responders in pressuring Congress to renew…
MTA Honors NYC Transit Employees for Exemplary Work, Heroic Actions
PHOTO: Last year’s MTA Medals of Excellence.Photo Courtesy of Marc A. Hermann/MTA New York City Transit The Metropolitan Transportation Authority last Friday honored its…
Parks Without Borders Initiative Aims to Improve Existing Green Spaces
PHOTO: City Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver. Photo Courtesy of William Alatriste for the New York City Council The city Parks Department this week presented its new…
Parishioners Clamor to Name Newborn Left in Richmond Hill Church Manger; Custodian who found boy hopes child finds ‘loving parents’ and ‘good home’
PHOTO: A newborn boy was discovered last week wrapped in a blue towel in a nativity scene in Holy Child Jesus church in Richmond Hill….