Memorial Day May 15, 11 a.m., B.P. Helen Marshall, Memorial Day Ceremony, Veterans Memorial Garden of Queens, reception follows; Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 213, RSVP 718.286.2888. May 16 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More...
Parks Are For All To The Editor: I want to make a few comments regarding the Parks Committee meeting that was held Wednesday, April 20 in Juniper Valley Park. More...
The Obama presidency is celebrating its 100th day. Every talking head and media source is examining and scoring the president. Polls and scorecards are in abundance. More...
After staunchly refusing to endorse Mayor Michael Bloomberg for a third term, Queens Republicans relented last week and gave the front-running incumbent their blessing, declaring his reputation as a strong, independent city manager made him the bes More...
Message to the 50 million seniors who receive an annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) in their Social Security benefits each year: don't expect any hike next year (2010) or the year after (2011). More...
The Ravenswood Lions Club, which recently celebrated 50 years of service to the community, made a donation to St. Margaret Mary Church. The contribution was applied to the St. More...
Every day, it's taken for granted that police officers work around the clock to keep us safe. In daylight and overnight, less than two days apart Sergeant Michael Silva and Police Officer Tomas Ramirez of the 114th Precinct did just that. More...
City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr., who chairs the council Public Safety Committee, said the number of police officers in New York City could soon shrink to about 33,000 from a high of 41,000 in 2001. More...
