Local Nonprofits Bear the Brunt of Funding Cut
Despite the fact that they are a miniscule part of New York City’s $68.5 billion budget, each item approved or cut in a council member’s…
West Nile concerns prompt citywide precautions
The city is taking on those pesky mosquitoes. In an effort to curb the risk of West Nile virus, officials began spreading larvicide by helicopter…
Disturbed Man Stabs MTA Cop in Eye
An emotionally disturbed man stabbed a member of MTA Police in the eye before the officer returned fire, killing the suspect, MTA officials said. While…
Editorial: The Sad Truth
We beat up Elizabeth Crowley on this page before. Honestly, it’s no fun having that much ammunition against anyone. But some people make it easy….
Three historic sites in Queens get renovation money
Many historic sites across the five boroughs are set to get funding for much-needed repairs thanks to a citywide program that allows the public decide…
Four Alarm Fire Rips Through Three Richmond Hill Homes
A four alarm fire ripped through three homes in Richmond Hill on Thursday evening leaving extensive damage to the houses. According to FDNY, firefighters responded…
Crowley’s Discretionary Fund Cut Almost in Half
The City Council and Speaker Christine Quinn saddled Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley with a reduction of almost half the discretionary funds she took home to…
Police Still Hunting for Forest Hills, Corona Rapist
Police are continuing the hunt for 20-year-old Ibrahima Ragis, who is suspected of committing a spree of sexual assaults near the border of Forest…
Cops: Man Shot Himself in Forest Hills Station
MTA Police are investigating a possible suicide in the Forest Hills Long Island Railroad station that happened on the afternoon of July 3. The…
Woodhaven Resident Wins Presidential Service Award
At 27 years old, Etienne David Adorno of Woodhaven already has a lifetime achievement award. This year, he earned himself the Lifetime United States Presidential…
Residents Want Longer Cooling Center Hours
After a resident complained about trekking two miles during a heat wave only to find a closed cooling center, Richmond Hill and Woodhaven’s community board…
Neighborhood Feels Ambushed by MTA Bus Reroute
Geraldine Bruccoleri got up on the morning of June 27, waved to neighbors and went to work as she normally would. But, upon returning…
Ulrich: Keep Stop and Frisk
Councilman Eric Ulrich doesn’t want the NYPD to go soft on stop and frisk and said the recent spike in shootings over the Fourth of…
Halloran Joins In Million Big Gulp March
Dan Halloran the Republican candidate for the 6th Congressional District spoke out Monday during a protest against Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on sugary drinks…
No-Nonsense Advice for Job-Seeking Graduates
The diploma now hangs framed on the wall, memories of “Pomp and Circumstance” are quickly fading, and the student loan collectors are only a phone…