Evoking Spirit of Giving, Christ the King Hosts Toy and Blood Drives
Christ the King Campus recently hosted its annual toy drive and semi-annual blood drive to benefit those who are in need. The toy drive will…
EDITORIAL: To the NYPD and Parks Department: Thank You for Listening
It’s not often we get to applaud a city agency, but this week there is certainly cause to raise our proverbial glass to the NYPD….
For Queens PEP Rep, A Legacy of Bettering Boro Education
There have been the meetings that last until the dead of night, the fights with Mayor Bloomberg’s administration against the widespread school closures and co-locations…
Remembering Broad Channel’s ‘Everyday Hero’ – Michael McLoughlin ‘joins the angels’ at age 51
Ask almost anyone on West 12th Road in Broad Channel if they knew Michael McLoughlin, and you will get more than a resounding yes: If…
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…