Rally to Save Beacon Program
As the decision draws closer to see which schools in Queens will lose their Beacon Programs, students, parents and community members at one Forest Hills-based…
Mother Sentenced for Dumping Newborn
The Queens woman who dumped her baby in a trash can after giving birth in a hospital bathroom was sentenced to 10 years in prison…
Officials Worry About Timing of Special Ed Reform
The Department of Education (DOE) is in the midst of changing the way schools handle special education students, but some parents and education officials are…
Union Endorsements Flow in Democratic Primary
As the Democratic primary for the 6th Congressional District looms just more than a month away, union endorsements for candidates keep rolling in. Most recently,…
Ulrich Faces Possible Primary
Councilman Eric Ulrich could face a possible republican primary for the State Senate seat he’s running for, according to published reports. As reported by City…
Editorial: Sad State (and City) of Affairs
How did this happen? It seems like you can’t turn around anymore without spotting a politician who has no business being in charge of anything,…
Blockwatcher Program Comes to Forest Hills
Forest Hills residents looking to help police fight crime in their neighborhood will now get the chance, thanks to a revived program at the 112th…
Maspeth High Students Erase Graffiti in Middle Village
Several stores along Dry Harbor Road in Middle Village got a fresh look to cover up vandalism that had been an eyesore in the area….
Giuliani Endorses Turner for Senate
Former mayor Rudy Giuliani announced on Wednesday that he officially supports Rep. Bob Turner (R-Queens) in his bid to unseat U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New…
OP-ED: Looking At Veterans Legislation
Memorial Day is celebrated every year as a national day of remembrance to honor our fallen soldiers, both past and present, and reflect on their…
Waldbaum’s To Howard Beach: Eat Your Heart Out
Over the past few months this newspaper has been following developments in and around the Waldbaum’s supermarket on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach after…
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…
Police Chase Suspect in Rash of Maspeth Burglaries
Police are combating a spike of at least nine burglaries in April within a few blocks of each other in Maspeth. The burst of crimes…
Forest Hills Gets Green Market
Shoppers looking to buy some fresh and healthy produce will soon have that opportunity while enjoying some fresh air. Beginning this July, an outdoor green…
St. Helen’s School Will Get New Principal
St. Helen’s School in Howard Beach will see a new principal at the beginning of the school year in September 2012. A letter sent home…