Legally Speaking with Catherine M. Stanton
During my almost 25-year career representing injured workers, I have addressed unions, worker interest groups and thousands of individual workers about their rights regarding Workers’…
106th Precinct Council Draws Concern From Howard Beach Residents – Say not enough cops are patrolling the area
The 106 Precinct Council meeting saw a large influx of Howard Beach residents in attendance for the first time. Residents raised several issues of concern,…
Man Loses Both Legs in North Conduit Accident
A car accident on North Conduit Avenue near Cohancy Street sent three people to the hospital early Sunday morning, including a middle-aged livery cab driver…
NYPD on Hunt for Man Who Attempted to Rape S. Ozone Park Woman
Police are searching for a man who broke into a woman’s South Ozone Park apartment in broad daylight Friday and attempted to rape the 27-year-old…
Bloomberg’s Legacy in Queens A ‘Mixed Bag’
As Mayor Bloomberg’s final days in office wind down, many New Yorkers are now trying to assign the mayor’s three terms in office a final…
In Final Hurrah, Comptroller John Liu Admonishes City Over Unresolved Contracts
Unsettled contracts with each of the city’s municipal unions could eventually pose a serious financial risk for the city, according to outgoing City Comptroller John…
Gunmen Target Three Stores Over Weekend – Ozone Park, South Ozone Park hit, cops look for connection
Three commercial robberies in two days at the end of last week have the 106 precinct again stepping up their patrol against the plague of…
Lindenwood Alliance Ends Year with Party and Surprise – Group to spread its wings, will now include all of Howard Beach
Cathy Placco, Barbara MacNamara, Joann Ariola, Sheila Shale, Tony Sama and Renate Teuschler The Lindenwood Alliance closed out their year with a blend of celebration,…
Cop of the Month
Officer Vincent Siraco was named Cop of the Month at the 106th precinct last week for his outstanding efforts in the pursuit and capture of…
Queens Economy on the Rebound After Sandy and Recession, DiNapoli Says
It has not been an easy several years for Queens. With the Great Recession came foreclosures that have devastated portions of the borough, small, locally-owned…
High End Auto Thieves Busted – Ring stole from all over Queens
A luxury automobile theft ring allegedly responsible for stealing 48 high-end vehicles with a street value of approximately $2.4 million — has been shut down…
104th Names Top Cops for Busting Pot Farm
Their story was like a scene out of a movie. A high-speed police chase ensued after officers busted a pot farm in Ridgewood back in…
Queens Residents, Pols Slam Glendale Homeless Shelter Plan at Public Hearing
Both political leaders and residents of Queens were matter-of-fact in their message to the city Department of Homeless Services last week: They do not want…
Feeling Blue This Holiday Season? – Queens health professional offers advice on fighting depression
The lights on the tree are twinkling, the presents are wrapped – well, maybe, and there could even be a white Christmas this year –…