Councilmember Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, LeFrak City, Corona, Rego Park, and Woodside) was joined by his colleague in the council, Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Woodside, Sunnyside, Long Island City, Astoria, and Maspeth), Van Br More...
For the first time this century, the Fourth of July falls on a Monday, leading reasonable people to expect the Fourth of July holiday to be a little more boisterous than usual. More...
For more than 150 years, the communities of Queens’ north shore have served as a pleasure ground for boating and fishing enthusiasts and for those looking to cool themselves by the waters of the Long Island Sound and East River. More...
During the summer of 2010, the hottest ever in New York City, the borough of Queens, with a population of more than two million, sustained 14 human cases and one death from West Nile Virus (WNV). More...
On Saturday, June 25 Lauren Anne Mavroudis, daughter of Anne and John Mavroudis of Alpine, New Jersey married Michael Camarinos, son of Barbara and Dr. Nicholas Camarinos of Garden City, New York. More...
Queens police officials this week issued a reminder to the public that again this year there will be no view of the annual Macy’s fireworks display from sites along the East River in Long Island City. &n More...
Last week’s passage of the same-sex marriage act in Albany, a feat made possible by Governor Andrew Cuomo’s strong support and direct involvement, was the topping on the cake for the governor, who achieved more major successes in his firs More...
Dear Savvy Senior I’m looking at retiring sometime this year and starting my Social Security benefits, but would also like to work part time. Will this affect my benefits, and if so, how much? Social Insecurity Dear Insecurity More...
City Parks Foundation will kick off its 2011 Summer Sports Program on July 5 for young people with free tennis, golf and track and field instruction including free use of equipment in more than 45 locations citywide. More...
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the following suspect wanted in connection with a grand larceny that occurred within the confines of the 114th Precinct. More...
Sovereign Bank announced on June 23 the appointment of Josephine Moran as Executive Vice President, Senior Retail Market Executive in Metro New York and Northern New Jersey. She will be responsible for all retail banking activities in the marke More...