Cuomo Signs Tax Relief Bill for Sandy Victims
Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week signed legislation proposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio to provide financial relief for city residents who had faced higher property…
104th Cop Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Stealing Nude Photos
A Long Island woman is suing the New York Police Department after accusing a cop from the 104th Precinct of stealing personal nude photos off…
Pols Poised to Delay State’s Plan to Slaughter Mute Swans
The state’s plan to kill thousands of wild mute swans in New York – including the many that call Jamaica Bay home – by shooting…
Council Passes Ulrich Resolution Supporting Military Buyback Bill in Albany
City legislators last week backed Councilman Eric Ulrich’s (R-Ozone Park) resolution calling on state lawmakers to pass and sign legislation that would allow veterans who…
Lawmakers Call for Emergency Response Overhaul
Elected officials want the mayor to put his emergency call-taking system on hold. City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Maspeth) joined with city leaders on the steps…
Thousands Stolen from Ozone Park’s Cozy Bowl: NYPD
Three individuals allegedly swiped thousands of dollars in prize money from an Ozone Park bowling alley last Thursday, according to the NYPD. As much as…
Forest Hills Native Michael Perlman Honored by Historic Districts Council
Few residents in the borough have the kind of passion for preservation and landmark issues as native Forest Hills resident Michael Perlman, who some say…
Maspeth Student Puts Service First
She may be only 17, but Tiffany D’Avanzo has already gotten the hang of juggling a hefty workload both in and out of the classroom….
Thirty-three Years After Double Murder, Mobster Sentenced to Life in Prison
In the early hours of April 11, 1981, a Western-themed evening was underway at the Shamrock Bar on Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven: People, clad in…
Relay Serves as Second Family for Maspeth Survivor
Arlene DeSena battled breast cancer and survived. Now, she shares her stories with others going through similar ordeals as a means of comfort. “It’s about…
As 125-Family Homeless Shelter Looms, Glendale Recalls Smaller Venues
As residents debate the city’s proposal to operate a 125-family homeless shelter in Glendale, individuals are recalling what they said were successful – though…
Build It Back Case Managers to Begin Helping Residents at Pols’ Offices
South Queens and Rockaway residents who have been struggling to navigate the city’s Build It Back process will now be able to receive direct assistance…
Queens, City Economy Weathered Stormy Winter: Comptroller
The city’s economy has so far outpaced the rest of the country this year, according to a report by city Comptroller Scott Stringer that also…
MS 202 Students Spring Into the Arts
On May 22, spring wasn’t the only thing blooming in Ozone Park. That Thursday, Robert H. Goddard Middle School 202 held its third annual Bloomin’…
Maspeth HS to Perform ‘Cinderella’
Maspeth High School is ending its school year with a bang. Students will present “Cinderella” on Friday, June 6 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June…