Heroin Ring Busted, Richmond Hill Location Raided – Feds say auto shop owner was ringleader
The US Attorney’s Office unsealed a 62-page complaint on Tuesday afternoon naming 9 defendants in the operation of a heroin ring operating out of two…
‘Patrolling Our Own Backyard’ – Woodhaven residents look to launch civilian crime-fighting group
Watch out criminals, looks like Woodhaven’s about to have a new big kid on the block. Citing concerns about everything from alleged gang activity in…
Woodhaven Manhole Fires Send Five To Hospital
Manhole fires on 75th Street near 88th Avenue in Woodhaven early last Thursday morning sent five people to the hospital and scorched two cars, according…
Rallying To Reactive Rockaway Rail Line
Philip McManus, founder of the Queens Public Transit Committee, left; Rockaway resident Carol McEvoy; Public Advocate candidate Cathy Guerrero; and Rockaway resident Ron Carroll were…
In The Waning Days Of Summer, How To Have Fun In Queens
While the long days of sun and sand are coming to an end, don’t get too depressed about bidding adieu to the summer – there…
Field of Dreams: American Softball League Benefits Athletes With Disabilities
Players for the American Softball League convened in Flushing’s Kissena Corridor Park for the final game of the season on Saturday. Since last spring, the…
The ABC’s of Eating In Queens – A review of how our readership area measures up
Last week we began a two-part series into the Department of Health’s grading system and discussed within the article an agreement reached between the DoH…
A Return to Community Concerns – Homeless shelters, park crime, crooked contractors top list
As the summer draws to a close, community boards and civic associations around Queens will resume regular meetings starting in September. Some of the issues…
Family, Fun, Food – AMCA/OLG Family Festival had it all
The parish of Our Lady of Grace in conjunction with the Ave Maria Catholic Academy held their 36th Annual Family Festival last week, and despite…
Bracing For Crowds, Forest Hills Residents Hope Stadium Concerts Will Also Bring Boost To Economy
Thousands of people were expected to flood into Forest Hills for the first concert held at the iconic Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in 16 years…
South Queens Pols Call On Mayoral Hopefuls To Back Permanent Ferry
This is no time to see which way the winds blow – there needs to be a permanent ferry service to and from the Rockaways,…
Whistleblower Reports Elmhurst Tax Cheater
The East Elmhurst man who established himself as a tailor to the stars may be sewing prison stripes for the next few years after being…
Homeowners Urged To Register For STAR Tax Break
To ensure taxpayers are protected from inappropriate or fraudulent STAR exemptions, Assemblyman Phillip Goldfeder (D-Ozone Park) is reminding all homeowners receiving the basic STAR benefit…
Bacarella, Devlin Open HQ In Challenge To GOP Establishment
Republican state committee candidates Sal Bacarella and Anne Marie Devlin were joined by Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) and Republican mayoral hopeful Joe Lhota…
Ulrich Opens HB Campaign Office
Eric Ulrich was joined by nearly 100 supporters on Saturday morning to launch the official opening of his campaign headquarters in Howard Beach. Among those…