Governor Ulrich? Republican Party Officials Look Toward the Future
Eric Ulrich began raising funds for his 2013 campaign at Howard Beach eatery Saffron last Wednesday evening. Ulrich joked saying he had to climb on…
Suspected Cop Killers Live in Ozone Park
Police have arrested four Ozone Park men in connection with the murder of a police officer. Officer Peter Figoski of the 75th Precinct was shot…
Commercial Parking Crackdown Nabs 60 Trucks
Police busted more than 60 commercial vehicles for parking illegally on the night of Thursday, Dec. 8 around Maspeth and Elmhurst. Cops blanketed target areas…
Biker Bandits Stealing Bags in Glendale
Two men are robbing women in the streets of Glendale and using a motorcycle to speed away with the valuables, police say. Three times since…
Bill Would Give Residents Notice on Parking Changes
After some “no standing” signs popped up overnight in Middle Village, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) introduced a bill requiring the Department of Transportation to…
Hospital CEO Reflects on 2011, Looks Towards Future
Calling 2011 a year of crisis, the new president of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center looked to the future. Bruce Flanz, president and CEO of Jamaica…
Congressman Wants to Void Local Immigration Bill
Congressman Bob Turner said last week that he and the Department of Homeland Security are looking into a federal statute to overturn a bill New…
Turner Joins Call to End Cross Bay Toll
Congressman Bob Turner told Gov. Andrew Cuomo that he wants the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge toll to end for Queens’ residents. It is the…
Editorial: Illegal Conversions Spell Danger and Death
Although it has not been confirmed, records show that the apartment in which Officer Peter Figoski was killed had been illegally converted. While this may…
Fourth Round of Bids for Forest Park Carousel
Residents around Forest Park and Department of Parks and Recreation officials are hoping the fourth time is the charm for the languishing Forest Park Carousel. On Tuesday,…
Legislators, Schools Praise Cutting of MTA Tax on Private Schools
With Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s formal signing on Tuesday, the state has cut the MTA payroll tax for public and private schools, meaning that local…
Christ the King High School Hosts Beatles Musical
After four months of rehearsing each song and dance routine, the Christ the King Musical Theatre group’s hard work paid off as it presented “The…
Local School Donates TVs to Upstate Hurricane Victims
Teachers in Ozone Park are reaching out to their fellow New Yorkers upstate recovering from Hurricane Irene by donating some simple, but valued appliances. As…
Parents in CEC 27 Livid Over Middle School Choice
Parents residing in Community Education Council District 27 made it loud and clear last week that they want no part of a controversial proposed plan…
Four Close to State Senator Indicted in Nonprofit Fraud Scheme
Four people were indicted late last week in connection with a scheme to pocket roughly $30,000 in state funds using a nonprofit set up by…