June 17, 2009 RSS feed / Features

Hospital Celebrates 10 Years As Mount Sinai Queens

In 1999, Western Queens Community Hospital, which had served the community for nearly 100 years under different names, became Mount Sinai Queens, the first and only community hospital to bear the prestigious Mount Sinai name. More...

McClancy Grad Has 12 Years Perfect Attendance

Anthony Paul Argento, son of Virginia and Anthony Argento Sr. and grandson of Frances Merendino, graduated from Monsignor McClancy H.S. on June 6, 2009, never having missed a day of school in four years. More...

Commercial Rezoning Discussed At CALDC Meeting

The Queens Office of the Department of City Planning (DCP) continued to roll out a rezoning plan for Astoria with a focus on commercial corridors last week. More...

Crowley Announces New Small Biz Loan Program

A new small business lending program designed to assist millions of the nation's small businesses that are presently unable to operate because of the poor economic climate was announced on Monday by Congressmember Joseph Crowley in Washington. More...

John Sabini Headlines New York Gaming Summit

John D. Sabini, chairman of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board, will provide the keynote address at the eighth annual New York Gaming Summit, set for June 22 and 23 at the Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga Springs. More...

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Borough-Wide Blotter

102nd Precinct Wife Charged In Hubby Assault Police last week arrested a 37-year-old Queens hygienist who beat her husband in the head with a hammer and tried to set his underwear on fire after she suspected him of cheating on her. More...

Queens Bank Robber Falls To Death From El

A 46-year-old Queens man sought in connection with several bank robberies fell to his death from elevated train tracks on June 8 while trying to evade police, authorities said. More...

DKCA Holds Candidates' Nght For 26th District Contenders

Instead of its regular meeting, the Dutch Kills Civic Association (DKCA) held a candidates' night in the cafeteria of St. Patrick's School on 28th Street on June 11. More...

Bloomberg Addresses Astoria Ditmars Homeowners

Mayor Michael Bloomberg was a special guest at the Astoria Ditmars Homeowners, Tenants and Business Civic Association last week. Running for a third term, Bloomberg was presented with a plaque "in recognition and appreciation" for his leadership. More...

School Control Extension Filed In Assembly Favors Mayor

Legislation extending mayoral control of New York City's public schools, which "preserves and improves" mayoral accountability while answering some of the criticisms of parental advocates, was introduced in the state Assembly on Monday and is expec More...

Vallone, Bloomberg Discuss Taxes, Cuts, Hikes

During the last seven and a half years, The city Department of Planning has rezoned more than two dozen neighborhoods. That is one sixth of the entire city, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. More...

Hunt Gunmen In Trucker Robbery

Queens detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating two armed suspects sought in connection with a May 29 robbery at an Astoria Boulevard gas station. More...

Townsend Harris H.S. Unites To Fight Bloomberg's Cuts

Townsend Harris H.S. has, for the past 25 years, been a school of illustrious academic skill and work ethic. Their 2007-08 Progress Report score was an A. More...

North Shore-LIJ, Queens Blvd. Extended Care Are Affiliates

Seeking to enhance health care for seniors in Queens, the North Shore-LIJ Health System on Friday, June 12, announced the signing of a clinical affiliation agreement with Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility, Inc. (QBECF). More...

APAC Senior Stars Program Wins Hearts Of Every Age

Though it's nice to be young, some would say it's more meaningful to be young at heart. More...

NYPD Seeks Public Assistance

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with endangering the welfare of a child investigation which occurred in the 115th Precinct. On May 20, at about 7:30 p.m. More...

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