Motorcycle enthusiasts came from near and far to Long Island City on June 5, to join their fellow bikers for the New York City Harley Owners Group’s (NYC HOG) 18th Annual Bikers Against Breast Cancer Run. More...
Councilmembers from across the city joined hundreds of families of children with autism and autism service providers to urge the restoration of the New York City Council’s Autism Initiative, which provides autism services to children and famili More...
On June 2, students from five city middle and five high schools had their plays performed at the Fidelity FutureStage Celebration Day at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Long Island City. More...
Councilmember Jim Gennaro and Assemblymember Rory Lancman (l.) serve some popcorn to a young attendee who came to see Shrek Forever After at Captain Tilly Park on June 3. The movie was free to the public thanks to an allocation from the councilman. More...
By Heidi Harrison Chain President 112th Precinct Community Council
As we are entering the beginning of summer, there are more children riding bicycles, skateboarding, and outside playing with their friends. There are more pedestrians taking walks and there are more people in the street. More...
Councilmember Jim Gennaro spoke to the 2011 graduating class at Queens College on June 2. The ceremony was the 87th commencement held at the college. More...
At a May 9 press conference held on the steps of City Hall, Councilmember Peter Koo joined colleagues to speak out against proposed budget cuts by Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state assembly. More...
The Flushing operator of a tour bus that crashed on May 30 was charged last week with four counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Kin Yiu Cheung, 37, who had been free on bail on a reckless driving charge, was sent to jail after prosecutors in Virginia More...
Katherine McQuade, 15, of Whitestone, recently won the prestigious title of Miss New York Jr. National Teenager. McQuade attends Professional Performing Arts H.S. More...
On May 20, local Sikh leaders donated books, DVDs and pamphlets to Queens libraries in an ongoing campaign to increase awareness of Sikh culture, history and religion. More...
Police and state law enforcement officials last week arrested a Corona man and his Queens accomplices for running an international auto theft ring, authorities said.
Alleged ringleader William Cruz, of Corona, headed the operation that stole more th More...
Compiled by LIZ GOFF Do You Know This Man? Police officials last week released a photo of a suspect sought in connection with a May 24 livery holdup in Long Island City. More...
On April 27, Zagat released its annual 2011/12 Food Lover’s Guide, featuring Rego Park’s own Ben’s Best Kosher Deli with an impressive rating of 25 of 30 possible points for quality. More...
Citing the need for economic recovery in Queens, Assemblymember Mike Miller hosted a job fair at Christ Tabernacle Church in Glendale on May 31. More...
On May 21, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer attended the NAACP Youth Fundraising Breakfast held in Jacob Riis Settlement House in Long Island City. During the event, Van Bramer made a personal donation of $100 to sponsor 20 new youth members. More...
On June 1, Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, Staten Island District Attorney Daniel M. Donovan, Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen M. Rice and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. More...
Helen Hipsman, a long-time resident of Astoria, passed away June 2 just short of her 94th birthday. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Hipsman. Cherished mother of Elaine, Susanne and Ellen. More...
Don't let the humble facade fool you. Gaudio's Pizzeria and Restaurant serves top quality Italian regional dishes that rival those in "fancy" restaurants. More...
Osama Bin Laden’s death gives special meaning to this year’s biggest fundraiser for the Firefighter Christopher Santora Educational Scholarship Fund. More...
Livery cabs lining 31st Street near Ditmars Boulevard occupied a large part of the agenda at a June 2 town hall meeting sponsored by state Senator Michael Gianaris and the United Community Civic Association (UCCA). More...
City Comptroller John Liu last week released the findings of a city audit that shows officials dismissed a startling number of window guard violations without checking to see if child safety measures were in place. More...
Councilmember Jim Gennaro assumed Ringmaster duties at the Big Apple Circus where he welcomed students from P.S. 82 on June 3 in Jamaica. The students attended the big top event free of charge thanks to an allocation from the councilman. More...
Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer joined civic leaders and community members to co-name 45th Street and 48th Avenue in honor the late Claire Kraft of Sunnyside. More...
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall will be joined by the Consul General of the Philippines, the Honorable Mario de Leon, at a celebration of Philippine Independence Day on June 8 at 5 p.m. More...
While last summer's news told about Queens' murder rates which rose nearly 30 percent, this summer's news reports that murder mystery novels are also on the rise. More...
On May 25, students of Our World Neighborhood Charter School (OWN) of Astoria performed Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio,” a story by David Stern with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. More...
Con Edison said it is ready to handle the summer heat and urged consumers to take advantage of energy-efficiency programs to reduce usage and save money.
The company said it has invested $1.1 billion to strengthen its electric delivery systems for t More...
On June 2 Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer, Borough President Helen Marshall and City Department of Parks and Recreation Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski unveiled plans for the newly redesigned Lou Lodati Park. More...
Martin Luther School of Maspeth is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Chin-Sinn as principal of the Middle School program, which will officially begin in September. More...
Queens College graduating senior Anam Ahmed, (l.), is greeted by Talat Hamdani, (c.), mother of deceased 9/11 hero and Queens College alumnus Mohammed Salman “Sal” Hamdani. More...
Two Queens restaurant owners were arrested last week after they offered cash to undercover city investigators posing as health inspectors, a spokesperson for the city Department of Investigation said.
Officials said Vasko Todoroski, 50, allegedly of More...
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky works on a computer central processing unit under the guidance of members of the Edison H.S. MOUSE Team, who visited Albany in May. More...
Compiled By Liz Goff
110th Precinct
Two Charged In Drag Race
Two drag racers remain behind bars this week, accused of assault and reckless driving charges for holding a 60 mph drag race down an East Elmhurst street that injured a family of four on More...
Three new sets of peregrine falcon chicks recently hatched at the Verrazano-Narrows, Marine Parkway and Throgs Neck Bridges. One set of three were born 360 feet up, on The Bronx tower of the Throgs Neck Bridge. More...
Assemblymember David I. Weprin attended the annual Memorial Day Parade in Laurelton where he was joined by local civic leaders and community members. More...
Flag Day, which is celebrated in the United States on the 14th day of June every year, commemorates the adoption of the first national flag. Forest Hills Gardens celebrated Flag Day on June 4. More...
Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. at the 114th Precinct Fellowship breakfast, where Police Officer Ralph Rezza was named Police Officer of the Year on June 1. More...
At a press conference on May 26, Councilmember Daniel Dromm announced the Second Annual June in Jackson Heights, an initiative designed to highlight the wealth of unique artistic talent, businesses and restaurants in the most diverse community in the More...
On May 31 Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer joined veterans, active service members and members of the community for the Woodside Memorial Day Parade which was sponsored by St. Sebastian Catholic War Veterans of Woodside. More...
No man can survive on his own. It requires the help of many. Everyman is part of a bigger picture, a greater world. This applies to the ethnic community I am part of. Loyalty is carried from generation to generation for our Greek ties. More...
For a media conscious pol like Congressmember Anthony Weiner, all of the media space he has hogged during the past two weeks should have been priceless. More...
Sandwiched as it is between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, Flag Day, June 14, this year falling on a Tuesday, never seems to get the sort of attention it deserves. More...
More Seats For Schools To The Editor: Amidst all the budget doom and gloom, some good news: I met in Albany recently with Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott, who informed me that more than 2,000 classroom seats in District 24 have been restored to the More...
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