Sayonara Cathie Black
After three tumultuous months on the job, Cathie Black has stepped down as the city’s Schools Chancellor—she won’t be missed. In her place, Mayor Michael…
Another Idol on the Horizon?
It’s a pretty safe bet that the majority of Howard Beach is tuned into Fox 5’s American Idol every Wednesday and Thursday evening to root…
City Fights Back Against Bed Begs
When it comes to bed bugs, New York City officials are biting back. A new section on the city’s website launched publicly on March 29—nyc.gov/bedbugs—is…
Republican Roundup: Area Clubs to Unify in Building Local Party
This week we thought we’d just stop by to check in on the movement going on in local Republican circles. You will remember we got…
No Common Sense in Parking Bill
New city legislation is under discussion that would force NYPD’s traffic enforcement officers to nullify tickets if drivers produce a paid muni-meter receipt within 10…
Scholarships Offered for Students and Nurses
High school seniors worried about the rising cost of college can receive some help thanks to Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven). Students from the 38th Assembly…
Bloomberg Warns Against Fraudulent Tax Preparers
For procrastinators, the April 18 deadline for filing taxes can’t be put off much longer. Some might be tempted to use whichever tax service offers…
COMET Discusses Maspeth Bypass, St. Saviour’s
At its monthly meeting on Monday, the Communities of Maspeth and Elmhurst Together (COMET) discussed the longstanding problem of trucks driving through Maspeth and the…
CURES Set to Beautify Shaler Ave
A neglected city street is in line for some revitalization thanks to Civics United for Railroad Environmental Solutions (CURES). CURES and the Farmers Oval Civic…
Maspeth Plan to Curb Truck Traffic Gets Underway
After several years of pushing the city for action, the residents of Maspeth may finally have some respite from trucks rumbling through the neighborhood to…
Hidden Street Causes Problems for Residents
Halfway down 82nd Street between Atlantic Avenue and 91st Avenue in Woodhaven there is a narrow roadway between two houses that a passerby may mistake…
Glendale Eatery Debuts: Edison Place offers New American cuisine
It’s always good to see a new business open; it’s the first sign of revival. Seven partners and a grassroots effort later, a new restaurant…
Reagan Republican Club Elects New Officers
The Ronald Reagan Republican Club of Howard Beach got off to a fresh start on Monday night when they held their March meeting in new…
Shrine Planned for St. Helen’s: Society Fulfills Founder’s Mission
The International Society of SS. Cosma & Damiano announced plans at their annual dinner last week to build an outdoor shrine at St. Helen’s in…
Woodhaven Mourns Hate: Community Remembers Anthony Collao at Candlelight Vigil
As neighbors peered out of second story windows, a candle-lit crowd circled on the corner of 90th Street and 89th Avenue in Woodhaven to mourn…