Woodhaven left to wonder about collapsed building’s future
Residents in Woodhaven said they were worried about the fate of the partially collapsed building on Jamaica Avenue after hearing it would not be demolished,…
Deal diverts MTA strike
The city transit system is back on track. Threats of a system wide strike brought constant fear to the first half of July as the…
DHS fumbled Sandy relief: Stringer
The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) wrongfully paid contractors for services that were not provided after Hurricane Sandy and failed to keep appropriate logs of…
Conigliaro declares Senate bid as Ognibene opts out
Rego Park native Michael Conigliaro announced his bid for the state Senate this week, challenging state Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) on the Republican and…
Pre-K program lands in Woodhaven
Parents of young children in Woodhaven will not have to look high and low for open pre-kindergarten classes come September, because the Woodhaven Public Library…
No new cops coming to 106th Pct.
The 106th Precinct in Ozone Park, along with precincts across the rest of the borough, will not see any of the city’s 1,000 new cops…
Group prepares rally for Civic Virtue’s return
Time has not put a damper on the fight to bring Civic Virtue back to Kew Gardens and advocates said they were planning a major…
Bus clocks coming to Woodhaven
Commuting by bus in southern Queens will soon get a little bit easier. Numerous bus countdown clocks are expected to be installed in the Community…
Workin’ at the Car Wash!
Armed with hoses, brushes, squeegees and towels, a small army of volunteers joined with Dr. Jerry Antonino to raise money for the Our Lady of…
Political newcomers face uphill battle in boro
As many political experts have pointed out, the questions surrounding the long-standing dominance and subsequent effects of party politics have never been easy to answer…
Beltrani to chair Queens GOP
Queens GOP Executive Vice Chairman Robert Beltrani assumed the role of chairman in the wake of Phil Ragusa’s death as the party continues its efforts…
Top cop honored at 106th Precinct
Good deeds do not go unrewarded at the 106th Precinct. Officer Matthew Peters was presented with the June cop of the month award during a crowded…
Flood mitigation plans press on in Broad Channel
The city moved forward with flood mitigation work in Broad Channel over the weekend in some of the most vulnerable areas, the Transportation Department said….
Richmond Hill social pushes preservation
The battle to preserve never ends for members of the Richmond Hill Civic Association. The group announced a Victorian-themed Strawberry Social event for Sunday afternoon…
Goldfeder fights offensive ads
Rockaway beach bums were slapped with a controversial sky advertisement over the weekend and one southern Queens lawmaker said he has seen enough. Reports of…