Crowley Introduces Legislation to Standardize Fire Hydrant Repairs
In January, city Comptroller John Liu revealed that the city Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) did not repair faulty fire hydrants in a timely manner—even…
More Vendor Jobs Coming to Aqueduct
Thanks to a new agreement between the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and Resorts World Casino New York City, nearly 150 new full-time positions were…
Liu, DiNapoli Blasts MTA Construction Practice
An audit released jointly by the city and state comptrollers on Sunday revealed that Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) poor handling of subway diversions and repair…
Two Men Steal Thousands Using Dunkin’ Donuts Gift Cards
Two journalism students from Romania were indicted in Queens Supreme Court on Monday for stealing more than $17,000 dollars from a Chase bank with Dunkin’…
Rhode Island Man Charged with Sex Trafficking in Queens
A Providence, Rhode Island man was charged on Tuesday with sex trafficking for allegedly forcing a 20-year-old girl to work as his prostitute, in Queens….
Residents Find Ways to Beat The Heat
High temperatures weren’t the only numbers tempting the record books during last week’s oppressive heat wave. According to Con Edison, New York’s energy use broke…
New Legislation to Capture Raccoons Implemented
Lifelong Middle Village resident Teresa Hubert, like many of her neighbors and other city residents, has seen a noticeable increase in the raccoon population. Unfortunately,…
104th Precinct Captain Discusses Tips to Prevent Auto Thefts
A dozen Maspeth residents met with officers from the 104th Precinct last week to discuss local police issues including larceny and traffic. Captain Michael A….
Koch Endorses Turner
The September 13 special election to be held to replace former Congressman Anthony Weiner is, according to former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, something…
Local Little Leaguers Get Big League Help
When the kids from the Ozone-Howard Rangers Little League came to practice on Tuesday afternoon, most of them had no idea that a former Major…
DOE Fumbles Education Council Election
A mismanaged election for Community Education Council (CEC) representatives earlier this summer is still reverberating throughout Queens. Amid reports of dismal voter turnout and one…
Amber Alert System Coming for Vulnerable Adults
Since its inception in 2002, the nationwide Amber Alert system has helped save the lives of 540 abducted children by quickly providing the public with…
Sheehan Trial Date to be Set on Friday
Supreme Court Justice Robert Mcgann, newly assigned to the Barbara Sheehan murder case, announced on Tuesday that the court will reconvene on Friday to give…
Another Queens Hospital Faces Closure
Peninsula Hospital, one of two hospitals in Far Rockaway, may soon be shuttered. It would be the fourth Queens hospital to close in the last…
Borders Closure Becomes Another Question Mark for Atlas Park
Unable to climb out of financial hardship, Borders is preparing to shut all of its 399 bookstores nationwide, including their location in the Shops at…