Deja Vu: Engine 294 Faces the Ax Again
With the budget debate smoldering in City Hall, 20 fire companies are in jeopardy of being closed in July. Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s list of closings—which…
Charter School Faces Opposition in Central Queens
A debate over Community Education Council policy broke out after a contentious vote over a proposed charter school at the District 24 meeting on Tuesday….
Park Advocates Keep Pressure on City
Rosemarie Pittelli and Kay DeVita watched the rally across the street from their homes and grew agitated. More than 80 people had arrived at the…
Honorees Announced For Maspeth Memorial Day Parade
The United Veterans and Fraternal Organizations of Maspeth has announced its speakers and honorees for the Maspeth Memorial Day Parade, which will be held this…
New Perscription Drug Card Available For Residents
Purchasing prescription drugs became easier and cheaper for city residents on Wednesday with the debut of the BigAppleRx prescription drug program. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, City…
Richmond Hill South Civic Officers Swear In, Help Troops
The Richmond Hill South Civic Association (RHSCA) held the installation of the 2011-2112 Executive Board last week. The swearing in was conducted by Senator Joe…
Ulrich Honors Local Senior’s 90th Birthday
Councilman Eric Ulrich presents local resident Christine Titone with a Proclamation in honor of her 90th birthday, while celebrating with family and friends at the…
Students Revisit Woodhaven’s Garden of Remembrance
Cadets of the Franklin K. Lane High School Air Force Junior ROTC, led by Chief Master Sergeant Jose L. Silveira, ROTC Commandant, gathered at the…
Businesses Protest DOT’s Maspeth Bypass
Maspeth residents have been fighting for ten years to get trucks routed away from their residential and commercial areas, and they’ll have to keep waiting….
Community Garden Opens in Glendale
A vacant, rock-strewn lot off Myrtle Avenue has been transformed into a vibrant community garden. Dorie Figliola from Assemblyman Mike Miller’s office has been working…
Two Arrested for Murder of Gerardo Antoniello
Two Ozone Park men were indicted late last week for the murder of Gerardo Antoniello, the 29-year-old son of an Ozone Park pizzeria owner, killed…
New Sewage Facility Will Keep Jamaica Bay Fresh
Jamaica Bay should be a little cleaner just in time for summer with the early opening of a new sewage runoff treatment plant in Brooklyn….
Glendale’s Social Security Office Proposed to Close
The growing senior population in central Queens is in danger of losing convenient access to a Social Security office. The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends…
Sheehan Dicusses Upcoming Trial
Barbara Sheehan is awaiting trial in the February 18, 2008 shooting death of her husband, former NYPD Sgt. Raymond Sheehan. She has admitted to killing…
Comptroller Gives School Progress Reports Passing Grade, Mostly
The Department of Education (DOE) recently began the process of receiving and compiling data for their annual progress reports, which city Comptroller John Liu said…