The Manhattan parents who admitted to abducting their eight children from a Forest Hills foster-care facility were released from prison on November 23 after their sentences were reduced to time served.
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On the eve of Thanksgiving, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer, a long-time advocate of food pantries, joined Bishop Mitchell Taylor and New York City Coalition Against Hunger Executive Director Joel Berg for the release of the coalition’s annual r More...
Seen here is Assemblymember Michael Simanowitz and the Richmond Hill Block Association delivering Thanksgiving Dinner to officers at the 102nd Precinct. More...
On November 18, Councilmember Karen Koslowitz hosted city Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott at her Parent Advisory Council meeting in her district office in Forest Hills. More...
Award-winning Queens-based independent film director Jaydee commemorated the tenth anniversary of the second largest aviation accident on U.S. soil. More...
While millions of Americans spent their Thanksgiving holiday in the warm surroundings of home with family and friends, an equal number, including many throughout the city, experienced just the opposite. More...
The Small Business Community of 23rd Avenue in Astoria announces their event “Shop-a-Holiday On 23rd”, which will take place on December 3 from noon until 5 p.m. along 23rd Avenue from 31st Street to 24th Street. More...
At the November meeting of the 114th Police Precinct Community Council, Officers Phillip Leroy and Joseph DeMeo were awarded Cop-of-the-Month honors and recognized by Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector Stephen Cirabisi for “some nice work&rdqu More...
It may seem like Old Man Winter is taking his time making an appearance this year, holding back the blustery chill that accompanies his arrival. More...
State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. gives his wholehearted endorsement to Governor Andrew Cuomo for creating a new Web site designed to give New Yorkers adequate resources to find employment. More...
If you shop local this holiday season, you’ll receive a Santa bag which entitles you to a free picture with Santa, sponsored by the local businesses of Sunnyside. Santa will be at Sunnyside Shines, 45-56 43rd St., from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. More...
The Board of Directors and the Homeric Award Committee of the Chian Federation are pleased to announce they will be honoring Lieutenant General William G. Pagonis this year at the 32nd annual Homeric Award Ceremony. More...
Nothing is quite like the look of joy on the face of a child when Christmas morning finally arrives. Waking early, kids race to the Christmas tree to see what surprises Santa left behind. More...
Mt. Rainier in my native Washington State is a stunning site. It’s a beautiful mountain, covered in snow and ice in both winter and summer. At over 14,000 feet, its summit is worthy of respect from even serious hikers. More...
On December 3, Santa will be visiting the Christmas Craft Fair at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31-38 37th St., Astoria. You can take a picture with Santa, and also shop for homemade gifts. More...
On November 22, St. John’s Prep celebrated its annual Thanksgiving Liturgy with all students, faculty and administration in attendance. The Mass also culminated St. More...
The Secret Theatre is holding an opening night gala for their revival of the Tony Awardnominated musical, Little Women, on December 8, 7:30 pm. The celebration includes food, drinks and live music. More...
Anyone with a computer knows the frustrations they can present. From crashes to viruses to internal issues, the tools that are made to make our lives easier can sometimes make them all the more difficult. More...
107th Precinct
Cops Put The Brakes On Car Thieves
Cops in Fresh Meadows put the brakes on a pair of car thieves on November 25, catching them red-handed, while stealing a 1991 Honda. More...
Four men remain hospitalized this week, following a spate of violence on November 20 outside a Steinway Street nightclub.
Cops said several men jumped a 23-year-old man and slashed him in the head and back when a brawl inside Amnesia spilled onto More...
Police Officer John Musante received the Cop-of-the-Month award during the November 21 meeting of the 110th Precinct Community Council held at the VFW Hall in Corona. Seen here are (L. More...
Merchants throughout Queens kicked off the holiday shopping season early this year, hoping to lure shoppers into stores before “Black Friday”, the traditional start of the holiday shopping rush.
Mom and Pop retailers, along with giants More...
Queens auto-dealer Howard Koeppel donated more than 40 turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday to local community based organizations. The turkeys, distributed through the office of Councilmember Daniel Dromm, was hugely successful. More...
Just a few days before Thanksgiving, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer delivered 500 pounds of turkey courtesy of Howard Koeppell and Koeppell Auto Group to the Bread of Life food pantry on the afternoo More...
Beginning in January 2012, for the first time public middle and high schools will be required by the Department of Education to include sex education as part of the existing health education curriculum. More...
state Senator Michael Gianaris, Assemblymember Aravella Simotas, Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr., Theodore Kasapis, GAHOA member Elias Tsekeridis and United Community Civic Association (UCCA) President Rose Marie Poveromo. More...
Marking his first 60 days in office, Congressmember Bob Turner reported he has become involved in the legislative process of the House while also taking care of business in his Queens/Brooklyn district. More...
St. Andrew Avellino School and Parish in Flushing and The Society of St. Vincent de Paul participated in their Tenth Anniversary of donating food and turkeys to more than 75 local families. More...
The harvest season for 2011 has ended in the Northeastern U.S. but the farmers market in Long Island City will continue into the cold-weather months with a few adjustments. More...
The sound of jingle bells and tiny reindeer will fill the skies over Steinway Street when Santa returns to share the magic of Christmas with children – young and old. More...
Ever since she saw the Miss Universe pageant, Kritzie Roberts wanted to be Miss New York USA 2012, and has been selected by the organization to compete representing Steinway. More...
If you’re in the mood to host a holiday party but think you don’t have the time – or the budget – think again. “You don’t need to spend a lot of money to throw a fabulous and memorable event. More...
On December 18, the Free Synagogue of Flushing, 41-60 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, will rededicate the newly restored stained-glass windows as part of its Chanukah celebration. This marks the first milestone on the synagogue’s road to restoration. More...
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