Editorial: Altered (States of) Transportation or Getting Thrown Under the Bus
For the last several months, we’ve been talking to you about altered bus routes as the result of the MTA evaluations. You know–– the time…
Ulrich Picks Up Endorsements in State Senate Race
Councilman Eric Ulrich picked up a few big endorsements last week, as he continues campaigning for a potential matchup with State Senator Joe Addabbo…
Restaurant Owner Cries Foul Over Health Inspection
The owner of a Forest Hills restaurant has filed a complaint with the city Department of Health (DOH) over what she claims are untrue violations…
Elmhurst Resident Creates Literary Journal for Queens Writers
Seeing a need for writers in Queens to express themselves, one man is opening doors for locals to pen their thoughts and let their voices…
USDA, Activists Clash Over Geese Euthanization
The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, whose website boasts “is one of the most significant bird sanctuaries in the Northeastern United States and one of…
Fundraising Reinforces Storyline in State Senate Primary
The Republican primary between Councilman Eric Ulrich and Juan Reyes for a Queens State Senate seat has been biting and bitter. But interestingly, both candidates…
Cops Arrest Resorts World Robber in Pennsylvania
Police nabbed the man suspected of robbing tens of thousands of dollars from Resorts World Casino in June. He had fled to Pennsylvania where he…
102nd Precinct Seeking Shooters
The 102nd Precinct is looking for two males, in their 20s, in connection with a shooting that took place on 131st Street in Queens on…
Turnaround Schools will Keep Old Names
John Adams High School, Richmond Hill High School and six other schools in Queens just found out they don’t have to change their names. The…
Rockaway Man Convicted in Crowd Shooting
Paul Williams, a resident of Far Rockaway, was convicted this week of opening fire on a crowd in Sep- tember 2009, killing one man and…
Concerns Over Lindenwood Parking Lot
A debate over conditions in the park- ing lot at the Lindenwood Shopping Center has escalated after some civic leaders and residents say inaccurate information…
Ambulance Corps Asks for Help After Funding Dwindles
As grants, government funding and local donations have dried up, the Glendale Volunteer Ambulance Corps has been forced to cut costs and try to find…
Crowley Speaks at Girls Leadership Academy
Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) spoke to about 30 girls earlier this month as part of a summer leadership academy put on by PowerPlay NYC,…
Off-Duty FBI Agent Shoots Man Who Tried To Rob Vehicle
An off-duty FBI agent shot one of three vandals trying to break into his car near his South Ozone Park home in the early morning…
NYU Dental Van Give Free Service to Rego Park Kids
Rego Park children as young as 2 years old got free dental treatment at the Smiling Faces, Going Place Mobile Dental Van on July 16…