Assemblymember Aravella Simotas was pleased with the Department of Education’s (DOE) decision to apply the so-called Restart intervention model to William C. Bryant H.S. in Long Island City. More...
The Queensboro Bridge exit ramp that claimed two lives in the last two months last weekend was the scene of a third crash that left two men injured. More...
The music of ragtime legend Scott Joplin was celebrated at his final resting place on May 14 at St. Michael’s Cemetery in East Elmhurst. Joplin was an African American composer and pianist, born near Texarkana, Texas in 1868. More...
With the Social Security office located in Glendale set to close its doors this summer, Congressmembe Anthony Weiner (D –Queens) and Congressmember Nydia Velazquez urged the agency to keep the Glendale office open, so that residents in large sw More...
On May 9, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. was the guest speaker at the Northern Democratic Club, 51-42 30th Ave. in Astoria, where he spoke on vandalism and his ongoing fight against graffiti. More...
Councilmember Jim Gennaro and The Community Legal Resource Network are sponsoring free legal advice concerning healthcare proxies, living wills, living trusts, powers of attorney and more Tuesdays through August at Hillcrest S.C., 168-01 Hillside Ave More...
Neighbors of a Queens man who was planning to blow up a Manhattan synagogue are wondering how Ahmed Ferhani, 26, could possibly be a terrorist planning a series of attacks. More...
The Powhatan and Pocahontas Regular Democratic Club held its annual dinner dance and award ceremony on May 14, at Riccardo’s by the Bridge, 21-01 24th Ave. in Astoria. More...
The fleet boss of a tour bus company last week said the out-of-control tour bus driver who nearly hit a cop and led police on a high-speed chase through Queens, stole the bus days before the incident. More...
The grieving widower of a Queens woman whose heart and lungs were taken in a gruesome attack is suing the NYPD for $15 million, charging cops failed to protect his wife from the stalker who murdered her.
Yung Wei Guo charges in the lawsuit that he p More...
A patrol officer from the 114th Police Precinct, who said he gave out several thousand tickets for illegal parking when his beat included the stretch of 38th Avenue in Dutch Kills that is home to many automobile repair shops, addressed the May meetin More...
Crystal Window & Door Systems, the award-winning national manufacturer, reported that despite the continued challenging economic climate, the company achieved a notable increase in sales for its fiscal year ending on April 30. More...
A clash between the city School Construction Authority and the Fire Department has jeopardized the construction of a much-needed new school in Corona.
Community Board 4 unanimously voted against approving the location of P.S. More...
Police last week arrested a 23-year-old Woodside woman after she put her newborn baby girl inside a trash can in an emergency room bathroom at Elmhurst Hospital Center. More...
Memorial DayMay 24, 11 a.m., B.P. Helen Marshall, AnnualMemorial Day Ceremony in the VeteransMemorial Garden of Queens, reception follows,Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd. More...
Once upon a time, in a land called Queens, movie stars of the silent and talking era of the early twentieth century called Astoria their home as they showed up for filming at Kaufman Astoria Studios. Actors including Rudolph Valentino, W.C. More...
Comprehensive Energy To The Editor: The increase in gasoline prices reflects the instability in the Middle East and attendant speculation in the oil markets. More...
If you’re one of the thousands of literary aficionados who browse the extensive book and magazine collection at the Austin Street Barnes & Noble while enjoying a Starbucks coffee or latte, you’ll be pleased to know that the bookseller More...
Chair of the Fund for Modern Courts Victor A. Kovner announced that President of the New York State Bar Association Stephen P. Younger, will be the recipient of the 2011 John J. More...
A new sign was unveiled renaming part of Jewel Avenue Rabbi Sholem B. Kowalsky Way, after the beloved rabbi of the Young Israel of Hillcrest during a ceremony on May 9. Rabbi Sholem B. More...
Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer stands with 100-year-old Sunnyside resident Ethel Plimack on the corner of 46th Street and Skillman Avenue, beneath the new, brown street signs signifying Sunnyside Gardens’ status as a historic residential distri More...
On May 8, New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE) in collaboration with the Foundry Theater delivered a theater performance at the Queens Museum of Art to an audience of more then 75 guests. More...
Native New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple who receive an urgent message from President [Barack] Obama or city officials later this year should take notice the message is not a prank. More...
The state senate this month approved legislation that would make texting while driving a primary offense under New York state law.
Under current state law, drivers may only be ticketed for texting while driving if they are caught in the act when sto More...
On May 10, Councilmembers Jimmy Van Bramer and Elizabeth Crowley, the Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and local leaders unveiled new speed bumps to combat dangerous and illegal drag racing on Maurice Avenue in Maspe More...
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall welcomed Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott to Borough Hall on May 6 to talk about the future of city education. More...
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Hunt Suspect(s) In Ex-Con Slay
Queens detectives are seeking help from the public to identify and locate the suspect(s) sought in connection with the murder of an ex-convict, whose body was found on May 9 in an industrial strip in Fl More...
Time Warner Cable has announced that Digital TV customers now have access to more than 175 high-definition (HD) channels in New York City. Digital TV customers also have access to new international packages, On Demand and digital channels. More...
Seth Bornstein, director of the Queens Economic Development Council, headed the list of speakers at the May meeting of the Community Board 1 District Cabinet, held in the boardroom at Kaufman Astoria Studios (KAS). More...
Two hibakusha, or survivors of the atomic bombings of Japan in August of 1945, will speak with students about their experiences before, during, and after World War II in programs sponsored by Youth Arts New York, May 19 through May 24 in high schools More...
New York City and Westchester County residents are eligible to pocket $30 rebates from Con Edison when they buy Energy Star room air conditioners, the company announced on May 10 at a P.C. Richard & Son Superstore in Manhattan. More...
Readers of this newspaper have an excellent opportunity to get information on a hot button economic, environmental, consumer health and political issue with urgent implications for New York City and state residents merely by showing up tommorrow even More...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any tips to help seniors choose a good blood glucose meter? At age 64, I was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and my doctor told me I need to keep a close eye on my blood sugar at home. Retired Diabetic More...
Older Americans Month is an occasion to show appreciation and support for our seniors as they continue to enrich and strengthen our communities. More...
Located at the Metropolitan Pavilion, The Makeup Show NYC held its sixth annual convention for cosmetologists. The event also travels to Chicago and Berlin. More...
SHAREing and CAREing held a fundraising dinner at Mojave Restaurant on May 16 in Astoria, where guests were invited to support the organization that helps breast and ovarian cancer patients and their families. More...
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