106th Precinct Lands 16 New Police Officers
Sixteen new police officers have been assigned to the 106th Precinct in South Queens, thrilling top NYPD brass and area legislators who have long advocated…
A Celebration of Community at St. Barnabas
“This is not just a celebration of St. Barnabas, it’s a celebration of the community,” Randy McNeill, a church member at the Howard Beach parish,…
FDNY Family Searches for Bone Marrow Match for 2-Year-Old Son
When Owen Hogan’s parents first noticed their 2-year-old son seemed to be spontaneously developing bruises earlier this year, they didn’t think much of it –…
Hurricane Sandy Documentary to Premiere in Rockaway – “John Cori Warned You” weaves together the story of rebuilding a community
Hours after the worst of Hurricane Sandy receded from Rockaway, leaving in its wake a peninsula nearly unrecognizable to so many of its denizens who…
Cuomo Calls Aqueduct A ‘Waste’ – Says racing site should be transformed
Following protests in September from the New York Racing Association that the Aqueduct Race Track in South Ozone Park was in no immediate danger of…
Pols Push to Delay Flood Insurance Prices from Skyrocketing
A group of federal legislators, including U.S. Reps. Hakeem Jeffries (D-Queens, Brookyn) and Gregory Meeks (D-Queens, Long Island), are pushing a bill that, if approved…
Queens Veterans Pay Respect to Fellow Brother-in-Arms
Twelve men gathered last Thursday morning and saluted the coffin of a man they knew very little about. With the aid of a small bus,…
For Holidays, Family Only Wants Avonte Back
Exactly one month after a 14-year-old boy with autism disappeared after leaving his school in Long Island City, his brother, Danny, said the Rego Park…
Federal Court Halts Stop-and-Frisk Changes, Removes Judge from Case
In what seemed to many to be an unexpected turn of events, a federal appeals court last week halted planned changes to the New York…
With Interactive Property Prices Map, A Story of Financial Duress – and the Need for Change
Where is it affordable – or drastically not so – to live in New York City? Data journalist Chris Walker recently analyzed market value changes…
Queens Subway Platforms Plagued by Broken Lights, Report Says
Queens has more broken lighting fixtures in its subway stations than anywhere else in the city, according to a report recently released by the New…
City Green-Lights South Ozone Park Co-Location
The city’s Panel for Educational Policy voted to approve a contentious plan that has been slammed by parents throughout Queens – and the other four…
Queens Museum Reopens to Public with a Three-Day Whirlwind of Activities
Art aficionados and legislators from throughout the five boroughs celebrated the Queens Museum’s $69 million makeover last week, feting the facility’s expansion that almost doubles…
New York Passes Expanded Casino Gambling
Full gaming? Yes, please. Voters threw their support behind a Constitutional amendment that paves the way for seven Las Vegas-style casinos to open in New…
In Bids for Public Advocate and Comptroller, James and Stringer Easily Win
While the mayoral race dominated the spotlight Tuesday night, Public Advocate-elect Letitia James reportedly landed more supporters at the polls than Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio….