Bring High-Tech To Queens, Pols Urge Cuomo
As the borough’s economy continues to limp after Hurricane Sandy, Queens Assembly members and business leaders said a much-needed jolt to the job market could…
From the Publisher… Fighting FEMA-what’s next
While the technical review in consideration of updates to the Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) maps by FEMA continues, many nearby communities continue to struggle…
More Corruption, State Senator Faces 9 Count Indictment – Huntley heads continue to roll
State Senator John L. Sampson is no stranger to accusation. In fact suspicions about the senator have been in the air for years. But the…
Queens Pols Lambaste Bloomberg’s Budget Proposal
Mayor Bloomberg presented his final budget last Thursday, a $69.8 billion plan he called balanced and said would maintain city services, but which drew ire…
Eating Your Way To Lower Blood Sugar
With the 5th Annual Walk for a Cure coming to Howard Beach in two weeks, on May 18th, we would like to encourage everyone to…
School Will Honor Ferrarro
When PS 290 opens for the 2014-2015 school year at the intersection of Metropolitan Avenue and Tonsor Street in Ridgewood, it will do so with…
Police Look For Rape Suspect – Attacks 20-year-old
A 20-year-old woman was raped on an Ozone Park street after a man gave her a ride in his car early Sunday morning, shortly after…
In CB 5, A Question of Where Bike Lanes Should Go
Prompted by a request from Queens residents last year, city officials are looking into bringing bike lanes to the area covered by Community Board 5…
112 Makes Arrest in FH Burglaries – Career criminal may not have acted alone
About 100 concerned residents attended the second public safety meeting sponsored by the 112th pct.. Community council in a month. The first meeting on April…
Fed up with Fines, Woodhaven Leaders Fight City Over Tickets
Woodhaven civic leaders and elected officials are urging the city Department of Sanitation to change its policy on trash removal after property and business owners…
The Law Back At School – Supreme Court Justice returns to teaching roots
Supreme Court Justice Augie Agate spent some time talking to students in the 5-8th grades at the Ave Maria Catholic Academy on Wednesday morning. Having…
Understanding Juvenile Diabetes – A community continues its quest to walk toward a cure
Juvenile diabetes can kill your child. There is no question about it. And there’s also no question about the fact that it will reduce their…
HB Kiwanis Celebrate 51 Years; Honors Joann Ariola With Clem Vicari Award
Hundreds of Kiwanis members, their families and community supporters filled the room at Roma View Catering Hall on Saturday night in celebration of the clubs…
Police Launch Manhunt For Unidentified Sexual Attacker
Police have released very few details in the chilling sexual assault of a South Ozone Park girl on Wednesday evening around 6 PM. The victim…
Council to Mayor: Less Over Time More Cops
With Mayor Michael Bloomberg slated to present the fiscal year 2014 executive budget this week, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley, joined by 27 other Council Members,…