Chancellor Black Gets Expelled
Queens Native Dennis Walcott Takes Over In a third term rife with criticism, Mayor Michael Bloomberg rectified one of the public’s biggest complaints—Schools Chancellor Cathie…
Health Fair at PS 207 Draws Crowd
More than 300 people from Howard Beach and the surrounding communities came out for a health and safety workshop at PS 207. Organized by the…
CB9 Welcomes New Members
Community Board 9 finally has a complete board of 50 members after accepting four new appointees this month. Marian Molina, from Ozone Park, Maharani Singh…
Board 10 Starts Year with New Members
Community Board 10 held its first meeting of the new fiscal year last Thursday and discussed livery cabs and Skyway, the homeless shelter in South…
New Home for South Queens Boys and Girls
The South Queens Boys and Girls Club broke ground on its new clubhouse in Richmond Hill last Thursday. The new center includes a regulation size…
Thanks Pia
We’d like to take this opportunity to first say CONGRATULATIONS to Pia Toscano for her success on American Idol. Last Thursday night, nearly 300 people…
Sayonara Cathie Black
After three tumultuous months on the job, Cathie Black has stepped down as the city’s Schools Chancellor—she won’t be missed. In her place, Mayor Michael…
Another Idol on the Horizon?
It’s a pretty safe bet that the majority of Howard Beach is tuned into Fox 5’s American Idol every Wednesday and Thursday evening to root…
City Fights Back Against Bed Begs
When it comes to bed bugs, New York City officials are biting back. A new section on the city’s website launched publicly on March 29—nyc.gov/bedbugs—is…
Republican Roundup: Area Clubs to Unify in Building Local Party
This week we thought we’d just stop by to check in on the movement going on in local Republican circles. You will remember we got…
No Common Sense in Parking Bill
New city legislation is under discussion that would force NYPD’s traffic enforcement officers to nullify tickets if drivers produce a paid muni-meter receipt within 10…
Scholarships Offered for Students and Nurses
High school seniors worried about the rising cost of college can receive some help thanks to Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven). Students from the 38th Assembly…
Bloomberg Warns Against Fraudulent Tax Preparers
For procrastinators, the April 18 deadline for filing taxes can’t be put off much longer. Some might be tempted to use whichever tax service offers…
COMET Discusses Maspeth Bypass, St. Saviour’s
At its monthly meeting on Monday, the Communities of Maspeth and Elmhurst Together (COMET) discussed the longstanding problem of trucks driving through Maspeth and the…
CURES Set to Beautify Shaler Ave
A neglected city street is in line for some revitalization thanks to Civics United for Railroad Environmental Solutions (CURES). CURES and the Farmers Oval Civic…