Editorial: Teacher Says Pay Attention…to Your Kids
PHOTO: Photo courtesy of Flickr.com/Kristen Congratulations — you made it through the summer. We know it’s not always easy to have the kids around…
MTA Announces Security Changes at Howard Beach Station
PHOTO: In May, a crew of thieves stole a massive amount of copper power cable from A-line subway tracks near Howard Beach, victimizing hundreds of…
City Removes Sex Offenders from South Ozone Park Shelter
PHOTO: City Councilman Ruben Wills has reported that all sex offenders have been removed from the Skyway Men’s Shelter, which is less than 1,000 feet…
Select Bus Service Plan Still has its CB 10 Skeptics
PHOTO: DOT official Eric Beaton (standing w/ mic) takes a question regarding Select Bus Service last Thursday at Community Board 10‘s meeting. Forum Photo by…
Community Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Cross Bay Key Food
PHOTO: Howard Beach and the Key Food family last Saturday marked one year since the Cross Bay store opened its doors. Forum Photos by Michael V….
Resident’s Petition Calls for Lights Along Greenway Bike Path
PHOTO: Howard Beach resident Angelica Katz has started an online petition urging city agencies to install lights along the Jamaica Bay Greenway bike path. Photo…
2015: Safest Summer in Modern Crime Stat Era, Bratton Says
PHOTO: According to the NYPD, shootings and murders hit historic lows this summer. Photo Courtesy of Rob Bennet/Mayoral Photography Office This was the safest…
First Responders, Volunteers, Pols Continue Push to Renew Zadroga Act
PHOTO: Many Sept. 11 first responders and Ground Zero volunteers have sought treatment at the North Shore-LIJ Queens World Trade Center Clinical Center of Excellence in…
Assembly Coalition Calls on Cuomo to Retain NY Sanctions against Iran
PHOTO: Courtesy of NYS Assembly With one of the most important votes in the history of the U.S. Congress drawing near, a bipartisan coalition…
Groupon, LivingSocial, and Amazon Local: Getting Your Deal On in Queens
PHOTO: Groupon’s founder, Andrew Mason, came up with the concept of offering discounts in bulk, hence the name “Groupon.” In Howard Beach, you can get…
TSA Screener at JFK Charged with Pilfering Passenger’s Watch
PHOTO: Margo Grant-Louree, Photo Courtesy of the Port Authority Police Department A Brooklyn woman, previously employed as a Transportation Security Administration screener at John F….
Council, Cops Crack Down on Synthetic Marijuana Sales
PHOTO: Synthetic marijuana, or “K2″ or “Spice,” is usually marketed in colorful packaging with catchy brand names, such as “Scooby Snax.” Photo Courtesy of NYPD…
De Blasio Touts New Stop Credit Discrimination in Employment Act
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio signed the SCDEA into law on May 6. It went into effect last Thursday. Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Unit…
MTA Receives $57M in Federal Grants for Storm Resiliency Projects
PHOTO: Both Gov. Andrew Cuomo (r.) and MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas Prendergast hailed the Federal Transit Administration grants that were recently awarded to MTA…
Sanitation Touts Organic Recycling in South Queens
PHOTO: The city Sanitation Department is offering residents and business owners the opportunity to join its organic recycling program. Photo Courtesy of DSNY The…