Queens Man Busted in Untaxed Cigarette Scheme
A Jackson Heights man who allegedly planned on using counterfeit tax stamps to sell untaxed cigarettes in New York City had his plan go up…
Juniper Baseball Fall Classic
The 10th Annual Columbus Fall Classic will be held this year at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village. Beginning on October 6th, this event is…
104 Pct Council Seeks New Board
After going on a brief hiatus, the 104th Precinct Community Council held its first official meeting last Wednesday, where Deputy Inspector Michael Cody said the…
Ozone Park Man Struck and Killed on Cross Bay
An Ozone Park man was killed on Monday night after he was struck by a car on Crossbay Boulevard. Francisco Camacho, 59, of Tahoe Street…
Noisy Skies Over Middle Village Have Residents Upset
It’s a familiar scene for residents throughout parts of Queens – a quiet afternoon at home or in a park, maybe reading a book or…
Tudor Village Residents Concerned About Auto Break-ins
A small crowd at last Thursday’s Ozone Park Tudor Civic Association expressed their concerns about activity going on in Tudor Village. 106th Precinct commanding officer…
Eagle Scouts Honored at Ceremony
Boy Scouts Thomas and Matthew Caiazza of Troop 139 were honored at a ceremony held in St. Helen’s School last Saturday for achieving the rank…
Turner and Miller Fight for Unique Glendale Zip Code
In an ongoing effort to secure a unique zip code for Glendale, Queens, Congressman Bob Turner (NY-09) and Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-38) have filed a…
Cop of the Month
Detective Gregory Bahrenburg (right) poses with 112th Precinct commanding officer Captain Thomas Conforti as he received the cop of the month award at the precinct’s…
Ulrich and Addabbo Face Off at Woodhaven Candidate’s Night
In a debate between Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. and Councilmember Eric Ulrich this past Wednesday night, the two candidates vying for the New York…
Ozone Park Man Grabs Robbers Gun, Shots Fired
A small band of armed thieves in search of cash and gold got a different payoff than they expected during a home invasion in…
Carousel Could Receive Landmark Status
The Forest Park Carousel could receive a designation that isn’t common for a structure like the merry-go-round. An application has been submitted to the Landmarks…
Trader Joe’s Must Recall Peanut Butter
A product recall has been established for Trader Joe’s Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter which has been linked to salmonella cases in 18 states. The…
Editorial: When Helping is No Help
This week word came down that Mayor Michael Bloomberg intends to add to the city’s roster of homeless shelters within New York. The move comes…
Teenagers Get Involved in Their Community
A group of young teenagers has gotten involved in their local community, cleaning up eyesores and improving their community as much as they can. The…