Subway Historian Visits Richmond Hill Historical Society
Photo Courtesy of Joanne Tanzi City subway historian Joe Raskin last Friday delivered a lecture and slide presentation based on his 2013 tome, “The Routes…
Bowling for Autism
Photo: The Girl Scouts of NYFAC, Troop # 4993, #4989, #4034, and #4992 This past Saturday at Cozy Bowl Lanes, the Girl Scouts of NYFAC had their 1st…
Bayside Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Beating of Mom
A Bayside man last week pleaded guilty in the beating death of his mother inside their home in February 2011, according to Queens District Attorney…
Jamaica Teacher Pleads Guilty in Internet Sex Sting
An Earth Science teacher formerly of Hillside Arts and Academy in Jamaica last week pleaded guilty to attempted criminal sexual act and will go to…
Flushing Man Sentenced in Cold Case Murder
A Flushing man who was convicted last month of a 34-year-old homicide was sentenced last Thursday to 25 years to life in prison, according to…
Jamaica Avenue Commerce Conditions Frustrate Some Residents
Photo: Woodhaven Business Improvement District Executive Director Maria Thomson (with microphone) last Saturday at the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association meeting was peppered with questions about the…
Community Takes S. Ozone Park Juvenile Jail Operator to Court
Photo: South Ozone Park community members this week filed a class-action complaint against the would-be operator of this future juvenile detention facility; the latest in many…
Howard Beach Toddler Now on Heart Transplant List; Valentina, 2, Back in The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Photo: Little Valentina Allen’s big sister, Victoria, and dad, Ryan, visit the brave Howard Beach tot in The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Courtesy of the…
Federal Home Invasion Probe Rolls on in Brooklyn
Photo: The United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, in downtown Brooklyn. A federal grand jury in Brooklyn is still investigating the crew allegedly…
Resolution Would Make Deadly Distracted-Driving Offenses a Felony
Photo: This truck driver last Sunday was using his cell phone while operating his vehicle on Cross Bay Boulevard. Forum Photo by Alan Krawitz. Texting or…
Mixed Reviews at First Q52/53 Select Bus Service Public Workshop
Photo: Queens Public Transit Committee Founder Phil McManus led a rally outside the school during the meeting, calling for the reopening of the Rockaway Beach Rail…
Judge Pulls Bail of Alleged Drug Trafficking Corona Mom; Matriarch of Mob-Aligned Family Ordered Beatdown: Report
The mother of a family that was indicted earlier this year for allegedly trafficking cocaine through their Italian eatery in Corona had her bail revoked…
Immigration Task Force Delivers Directory of Services for Queens Communities
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz last Friday announced the release of the “Immigration Task Force Directory of Services,” a user-friendly informational resource that was prepared…
Corrected Evacuation Route Signs Installed in South Queens and Rockaway
Photo: New Coastal Evacuation Center signs were installed throughout south Queens and Rockaway. Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Goldfeder’s Office Elected and administration officials this week announced…
‘Insider Threat Vulnerability’ Prompts Airport Security Enhancements
Photo: John F. Kennedy International Airport terminal. File Photo. Following the findings of a comprehensive Aviation Security Advisory Committee report, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh…