Middle Village Crime News Relayed at JPCA Meeting
The new commanding officer of the 104th Precinct Captain Michael Cody is still meeting with the community to provide updates about crime and receive input…
City Outlines Plan to Alleviate Overcrowding at PS 49
Middle Village’s PS/IS 49 faces a potentially serious overcrowding situation. If incoming kindergarteners continue to enroll in the school at its current pace, local education…
Photo Gallery: Howard Beach Celebrates Columbus Day Under Sunny Skies
The 7th Annual Howard Beach Columbus Day Parade was held on Sunday under sunny skies and comfortable temperatures. Spectators lined Crossbay Boulevard to watch floats,…
Defense Wraps Up at Sheehan Trial
The third week of the Barbara Sheehan murder trial has come to a close with the defense setting their case to rest on Monday. The…
Battle Over Parkway Hospital Still Ongoing
Queens is in a major need of hospital beds after three hospitals closed since 2008. According to 2010 statistics from American Hospital Association, Queens only…
Walking Sound: DOT Installs New Crossing Signals
The city Department of Transportation (DOT) kicked off its new initiative to install audible pedestrian signals at 25 different intersections throughout New York to help…
New Home for Animal Center of Queens
For the last six years, Animal Center of Queens in Rego Park has served as a haven for dogs and cats while they wait to…
Manhunt for Missing Children Ends in PA
Last week, eight children under the custody of the city Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) were taken by their biological parents during a supervised visit…
Tougher Restrictions for Sex Offenders
The creation of Sex Offender Registry Act in 1996 gave the public and law enforcement greater tools to identify those convicted of sex offenses. But…
Safety Event in Forest Park Saturday
Three local elected officials are teaming up to provide a free safety event for the community. On Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at…
Council Holds Hearing on Communication Processes
After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the city discovered there were some shortcomings in the communication networks of first responders. Ten years later, Council Members…
Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association Celebrates 40 Years
Last Friday, the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association celebrated its 40th Anniversary at Joe Abbraciamento restaurant. The WRBA is constantly fighting to improve the quality of…
Block Watchers Wanted for 112th Precinct
A strong relationship between residents and police officers is often viewed as a key to reducing crime and keeping the streets safe. At Wednesday…
West Nile Report Concerns Middle Village Residents
In light of reports that a Middle Village resident has contracted West Nile virus, residents and local officials are asking the city to remove standing…
Ridgewood Residents Honored at Civic Meeting
Citizens for a Better Ridgewood opened its doors to residents on Monday night, as the civic group held its first meeting of the fall season…