Multi Million Dollar Counterfeiting Ring Cracked – Woodhaven woman among those arrested
If you’d been wondering how your friend could have afforded a pair of $400 True Religion jeans and you couldn’t, odds are it’s because they…
Queens Congresswoman attacked, robbed – Concerns that it may be part of ‘knockout’ crime
If U.S. Rep. Grace Meng’s (D-Queens) performance in a parody musical performed at Queens College over the weekend is any indication, she is definitely on…
Faced With Unthinkable Disaster, Richmond Hill Church Raises Funds for Typhoon Victims
When Pastor Reuben Cedino and members of his Richmond Hill church – many of whom are from the Philippines and still have family and friends…
Once the stomping grounds for Mae West and ‘Goodfellas’ Stars, Historic Neir’s Now Plays Host to Indie Filmmakers
“It’s a bittersweet burden I don’t mind carrying for another 184 years,” said Loycent “Loy” Gordon, 34, on recently becoming the sole owner of Queen’s…
Woodhaven Boulevard Project Picks Up Speed
Woodhaven Boulevard proves to be a cause for concern among Queens residents, with its high volume of traffic and above average accident rates. Over the…
In Afro Wigs and Boas, Boro Pols Take to the Stage
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder in a sparkly gold jacket – and a rainbow Afro wig, in honor of the now famous hairstyle of Mayor-elect Bill de…
Appeals Court Will Not Overturn Stop-and-Frisk Ruling
A federal appeals court rejected the city’s request to throw out Judge Shira Scheindlin’s controversial ruling that the NYPD’s use of stop-and-frisk is unconstitutional and…
Creating A More Flood-Resistant Jamaica Bay
A little more than a year after Hurricane Sandy hit Jamaica Bay – and the surrounding area – incredibly hard, the City College of New…
Richmond Hill-South Ozone Park Lions Club Celebrates First Anniversary
The Richmond Hill-South Ozone Park Lions Club recently celebrated the community service organization’s first anniversary with an elegant function at the Villa Russo Catering Hall…
Hearing Set for Monday on Hurricane Sandy Database
Legislators from throughout Queens – and the city – are throwing their support behind the “Sandy Tracker Bill”, introduced by Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton), that…
After Fraudulent Contractors Take Advantage of Sandy Victims, A Call for an Investigation
A South Queens legislator and residents have a message for fraudulent Sandy contractors: Beware. Your time is up. After numerous reports of fraudulent contractors exploiting…
Precinct Pioneers at the 112 – Community Council to host online town hall meetings
It’s been in the works for months now, but the long awaited debut of an innovative concept to raise awareness in the 112th Precinct is…
Queens College to Study Impact of Rockaway Beach Rail Line Proposals
Proposals for the abandoned Rockaway Beach Rail Line, including reactivating the train service and turning the space into a park similar to Manhattan’s High Line,…
Attention Young Writers! Queens literary journal sponsors contest for students
Students in grades three through 12 who love nothing more than putting pen to paper – or perhaps fingers to keyboards – it is your…
Forest Hills Foster Care Nonprofit Lands Boost from Charity Run
A team from the largest and oldest foster care nonprofit in Queens, Forestdale, participated in the Generosity NYC 5K charity run/walk Nov. 17 and raised…