BY RICHARD GENTILVISO Congressmember Carolyn Maloney has joined forces with state Senator George Onorato, Assemblymember Michael Gianaris and City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. More...
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced that in observance of Independence Day, there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Friday, July 4. More...
The Fresh Meadows Knitters and Crochet'ers Club started at the Fresh Meadows branch of the Queens Borough Public Library about a year ago. One of the library's customers suggested the club, and it has been a huge success. More...
For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation's unity, as well as a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. Here are the highlights of its unique history. More...
Pop some corn, grab a blanket or chair and bring the kids to Astoria Park on Monday evenings this summer. The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) is presenting a series of free, outdoor movies featuring box office blockbusters. More...
This job training program is being offered through Queens College. The City University of New York (CUNY) Women and Work (W&W) is a free 15-week, job- and life-skills training program that prepares women for the work place. More...
To enhance its commitment to environmental excellence, Con Edison announced this past Tuesday, June 24, that the company is increasing the use of environmentally friendly biodiesel fuel in its truck fleet and expanding its acquisition of green vehi More...
The month of July in the 114th Police Precinct began with a 40-year-old Asian male being charged with reckless endangerment and harassment after he threw a bottle at a victim after having a dispute. More...
Community Board 2's May meeting had six items that had to be brought to a vote: four Landmark Preservation Commission applications, a Consumer Affairs application and a Department of Transportation presentation on the Vernon Boulevard-East River Gr More...
Major Disabled Rights Bill OK'd By House Advocates of legal protections for the disabled scored a major victory last week when Congress overwhelmingly passed legislation expanding the civil rights of the disabled and restoring some rights that had More...
To a generation reared on video games, iPods and computers, an old-school game like foosball wouldn't seem to have much appeal for children between the ages of six and 18. More...
Recently Assemblymember Ellen Young acted as the first Asian American to officiate over the New York State Assembly during legislative session as Speaker Pro Tempore. More...
Taxation without representation! That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America who were forced to pay taxes to England's King George III with no representation in Parliament. More...
Alittle rain on Monday, June 30 didn't stop some 14,000 people of all ages from carrying lawn chairs and umbrellas to the Astoria Park waterfront between the Hell Gate and Triborough Bridges to enjoy the Pre- Independence Day Celebration, featuri More...
Neil Soni said he wants to leave his business, House of Spices, to his son one day. Joseph Ardizzone, age 75, said he wants to continue living in his house on Willets Point Boulevard. More...
Frank O'Hagan was named vice president and investment officer at Ridgewood Savings Bank on June 25. He succeeds Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer James J. Korona. More...
102nd Precinct Hunt Suspect In Fatal Stabbing Queens detectives are seeking help from the public to identify and locate the suspect(s) who fatally stabbed a Richmond Hill man on June 23. More...
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