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After pedestrian deaths plague Queens, de Blasio launches traffic plan
With pedestrian fatalities on the rise in Queens – and much of the city, including the death of an 8-year-old boy who was struck and…
Exploring a winter wonderland in Forest Hills
While this winter has taken us on a weather roller-coaster that likes to plummet from unseasonally warm temperatures to a polar vortex, the recent snow…
At inauguration ceremony, Katz vows help for Sandy victims, focus on education
While Borough President Melinda Katz’s inauguration ceremony included the expected parade of high-profile politicians, including U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, Bronx), Mayor de Blasio, and…
A Final Farewell: After 65 years of being a community mainstay, Joe Abbracciamento Restaurant to close its doors
When Joe Abbracciamento returned to Queens after serving in World War II, it was only natural that he would open a restaurant. After all, he…
Fund for Fallen Police Officers Recognizes Queens Widows
Two Queens women, one from Glendale and another from Astoria, were recognized at the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund’s second…
Beach Channel HS lands $5M for Sandy repairs
Located a stone’s throw from the Jamaica Bay shoreline, Beach Channel High School was devastated by the waters that came rushing into the Rockaway institution…
At Ozone Park school, remembering Roman Pirozek with memorial scholarship
Anyone who knew Roman Pirozek, Jr. understood that to say he loved flying was an understatement. The Woodhaven teen rarely went a day without operating…
Howard Beach clothing company sets sights on charity
When two die-hard New York Knicks fans – one from Howard Beach and another from upstate – connected because of their love for the basketball…
104th cops to crack down on partying in Highland Park
Ridgewood cops have placed Highland Park on high watch after assembling a plan to have residents clear out by curfew. Capt. Christopher Manson, the commanding…
In Loving Memory of Phil Mayer
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of the wonderful Phil Mayer. Phil has been a life-long member of the Howard…
From universal pre-k to Sandy aid, Cuomo’s address boosts hope for change in Queens
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s annual remarks have some of Queens’ influential voices cautiously optimistic for the days ahead. State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) referred to…
House votes to delay some flood insurance premium increases
After months of Queens residents pleading with federal officials to send some financial relief their way after it looked as if their insurance premium rates…
Maspeth’s first varsity basketball team inspires high hopes
They might be Maspeth’s rookies, but this bunch is using its speed to rise to the top of the varsity basketball ranks. In its third…
Corrections officer turns himself in after having sex with teenage girl, DA says
A Corrections Department officer capped off a string of alleged bad deeds, including sleeping with a teenage girl, by turning himself to police in Forest…