Editorial: This Ain’t No Horse Whisperer
Politicians are supposed to represent the people. To speak for those who have no other voice. Not to parrot hand-fed answers and read from a…
RH South Civic Installs Officers
The Richmond Hill South Civic held its annual Installation of Officers on Thursday, May 24. Councilman Eric Ulrich was on hand to dismiss the officers…
Man Killed by Train in Forest Hills
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service in Forest Hills was shut down during rush hour on May 29, after a person was struck by an…
DOE Ups Special Ed Spending
Funding to special education will be increased this year, in part to fund the city’s reform of the special education system. Members of Community Education…
Meng Wins Ackerman’s Endorsement
Assemblywoman Grace Meng, one of the contenders for the newly redrawn 6th Congressional District Seat, collected an important endorsement on May 29 – that of…
Halloran Undergoes Surgery to Remove Brain Tumor
In an email to supporters on Friday, Councilman Dan Halloran announced that he would undergo surgery to remove a benign brain tumor. Halloran said he…
Cemetery Fights Mother’s Day Fines from City
Days before Mother’s Day this year, city health inspectors nailed All Faiths Cemetery with a $1,200 fine, penalizing them for vases of flowers and water…
Business Booms on Cross Bay Boulevard
What do you get when you combine an outstanding product, a beautiful store and a great location? If you happen to be in Howard Beach…
Police Hunt Rego Center Mall Pickpockets
Police are searching for three pickpockets who allegedly stole wallets by distracting or bumping into shoppers at the Rego Center Mall. It’s happened three times…
Burglars Strike Overnight in Middle Village
Police are warning residents about a string of overnight burglaries in Middle Village this month. At three locations—83rd Place near 63rd Avenue, 77th Place near…
PBA President Coaches Crowley on Stop-and-Frisk
Good news for Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley turned into an awkward moment at a press conference when the congressional candidate was asked about the NYPD’s use…
Save Our Libraries, Shout Residents
In what is sure to be one of many protests for Queens Libraries, Rockaway residents were clear about their message on Thursday afternoon: Keep our…
Police: No Foul Play in Forest Park Burned Body
Police have identified the man found burned in Forest Park earlier this month and suspect it was a deadly accident. Early in the morning on…
Pols, Residents Seek DOH’s Answers on Peninsula Closing
Residents and legislators finally had the opportunity to ask Department of Health (DOH) officials questions on the closure of Peninsula Hospital last week at a…
45 Arrested in Drug Bust
After a 15-month investigation, the NYPD and Queens District Attorney arrested 45 people connected to two notorious gangs that made over $15,000 a week slinging…