Opponents of S. Ozone Park Jail Project Voice Concerns at CB 9 Meeting
Nearly a dozen distressed residents of South Ozone Park on Tuesday night turned out at Community Board 9’s general meeting in Kew Gardens to galvanize…
FEMA Cuts Recoupment Action for Sandy Victims at Rockaway Facility
Elected officials last week announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency would stop the Superstorm Sandy recoupment action for more than two-dozen residents at an…
Smith, Tabone Convicted in Bribery Scheme to Rig Race for Mayor
Former state Sen. Malcolm Smith, and former Queens County GOP Vice Chairman…
New Bulletproof Vests on the Way to NYPD
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton last Friday thanked Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito for allocating funds to purchase new bulletproof vests…
West Hamilton Beach Volunteer FD Marks 87 Years
The West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department last Thursday celebrated 87 years of serving the community with its annual anniversary dinner at Russo’s on the Bay. Marking…
Addabbo Adds Environmental Conservation to Committee Assignments
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) this week announced that he has been appointed to serve as a member of the Senate Standing Committee…
Howard Beach Artist Displays Iconic Borough Scenes at Casino Exhibit
Despite the fact that Howard Beach artist Madeline Lovallo was raised in Brooklyn, some of her best known works depict locales and scenes that are…
CB 9 District Manager Search Cmte. to Hold Special Meeting
The Community Board 9 District Manager Search Committee will meet next Thursday, Feb. 19, at Borough Hall, it was announced on Tuesday night at the…
Beware of Tax Season Scams
Death and taxes. While the adage has long provided for the only two guarantees in life, it seems that with said taxes, and the emergence…
DA Highlights Accomplishments, Initiatives at Legislative Breakfast
Queens District Attorney Richard Brown last Friday welcomed elected officials on the city, state and federal levels to his Kew Gardens office for the annual…
Flood Insurance Information Website Helps Communities Prepare
The official revised flood maps will not be available for another two years, but a new website can help homeowners familiarize themselves with the upcoming…
Con Ed Wants Rate Hike
Consolidated Edison has requested a rate hike for 2016 from the New York State Public Service Commission, which would amount to a nearly $4 per…
CB 11 Continues Push for Smoke-Free Housing
The push for smoke-free buildings across the city made its way last week to Community Board 10’s general meeting in South Ozone Park. Eileen Miller,…
Katz Taps New Deputy Borough President
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz on Tuesday announced the appointment of Melva Miller as Deputy Borough President, effective immediately. Miller succeeds Leroy Comrie, who left…
De Blasio Announces Senior Staff Changes
Mayor Bill de Blasio last Friday announced changes in the senior leadership of his administration. Press Secretary Phil Walzak will move to the position of…