The Homeowners Protection Act introduced by Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria), standing at podium, and state Senator Jeffrey Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) passed the New York State Assembly yesterday after passing the state senate earlier in More...
On May 12, six students from Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., became the recipients of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Award. More...
The Long Island City Business Development Corporation’s fourth annual real estate breakfast, held in May at the Water’s Edge Restaurant, featured an executive of a construction trade group; a local real estate executive; a law school dean More...
Bartolino’s is Astoria’s premier Italian restaurant and caterer, having hosted hundreds of birthday parties, christenings, showers, engagement parties, small weddings and all life’s special moments. More...
Next Monday, May 31 will mark the unofficial start of summer 2010. The Memorial Day holiday will bring with it barbecues, shopping, picnics––all the harbingers of summer. More...
Drink Responsibly To The Editor: Memorial Day marks the kickoff of summer, when friends and families gather to celebrate with backyard barbecues, water sports and other fun outdoor activities. More...
In less than 200 years, America grew from a handful of colonies to become the greatest nation in history. In a few hundred years, we surpassed nations that were many times older. What makes America great? More...
On Sunday night, May 23, the Mets and Yankees were ready for the rubber match after splitting the first two games of their first subway series of 2010 at Citi Field in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. More...
|width=200|height=250|link=node|align=left]By Jason D. Antos
This Monday, Americans will remember the brave men and women who have died in war on Memorial Day. Like all deaths honored by the country, flags will fly at half-staff. More...
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals wanted in connection with a robbery of a commercial location (Dunkin Donuts) that took place in the confines of the 114th Precinct. More...
Queens home and business owners are seeking answers to questions regarding maintenance of trees planted recently under Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s “Million Tree” incentive.
If the city plants a tree or trees by digging up a sidewal More...
Community Board 1 members last week approved a request by developer Edward J. Minskoff Equities, Inc. for a variance to change zoning from manufacturing to dormitory use to develop a 19-story tower at 30-30 Northern Blvd. in Long Island City. More...
Congressmember Anthony Weiner on Monday urged White House officials to put to rest rumors that Pennsylvania Congressmember Joe Sestak was offered a job in the Obama Administration to preclude his running against veteran U.S. More...
T he music of ragtime legend Scott Joplin was celebrated at his final resting place on May 23 at St. Michael’s Cemetery in East Elmhurst. Joplin was an African American composer and pianist, born near Texarkana, Texas in 1868. More...
