The theme of Russian support for Greeks since the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 has been perpetuated in each generation. Russia played a major role in the creation of the Greek nation in 1832. More...
City fire marshals are working to determine the cause of a smoky, stubborn fire that injured two residents at an Elmhurst apartment building on Christmas morning.
Firefighters responded to the blaze at 6:14 a.m. More...
Chartered in 2011, the Queens Pride Lions Club is the first LGBT-powered Lions Club in New York and the East Coast. We are following in the footsteps of the other LGBT-powered Lions Clubs in the U.S. More...
“Our Christmas giving Tree was more focused this year,” said presbyter Rev. Constantine Lazarakis. “We gave to families below the threshold of poverty. More...
The United States Postal Service decided recently it would delay the planned closing of the Queens Processing and Distribution Center in Whitestone and study the move further. More...
State Senator Tony Avella was joined by the North East Flushing Civic Association at a press conference in front of an unsightly abandoned corner property, located at 24-19 Francis Lewis Blvd., to address the complete lack of maintenance of the site More...
It seems everyone is going natural these days, from skin care products and locally grown produce to wholesome, additive-free packaged goods. Now, the “natural” craze is even going to the dogs. More...
Astoria Medical, Dental & LASIK Center (AMDLC) has announced that, on January 1, 2012, it will begin a partnership with the Long Island City YMCA. More...
Officials at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently announced the opening of the first fullfledged MTA boutique, located in The Cellar at Macy’s Herald Square. More...
New Year’s Calling Cards, An Astoria Tradition At the turn of the 20th century, young men in Astoria presented small, New Year’s calling cards to young ladies they hoped to court. More...
To avoid car troubles, schedule a tuneup a few weeks prior to your trip and be sure to get regular oil changes. If you want to do some basic maintenance yourself, here’s what Consumer Reports recommends you do: —Maintain visibility. More...
Police last week released a sketch of a suspect sought in connection with a November 21 push-in robbery in Woodside. Cops said the suspect confronted a 37-year-old woman at about 9:40 p.m. More...
The 82nd Street Business Improvement District (BID) in Jackson Heights/Elmhurst, Queens, announced today the appointment of Seth Taylor as its new executive director. More...
104th Precinct
Maspeth Murder/Suicide
A 33-year-old Glendale man with a history of domestic violence remains the prime suspect in the death of his girlfriend and the stabbing of her son. More...
Police at the 114th Precinct are seeking help from the public to locate two suspects sought in connection with a pattern of burglaries in Astoria.
Cops said Eldin Ahmetovic, 33, and Yulia Bushuyeva, 32, are suspects in a series of recent burglarie More...
Enterprising Teen Bandit Nabbed
Police last week arrested an enterprising 17-year-old bandit who swiped cellphones and other electronic gadgets, then threatened his victims and forced them to buy back the stolen items.
Cops said Travis Williams con More...
Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced last week that New York City will reach 50.2 million visitors by the end of this year, setting the goal of attracting 50 million visitors by 2012 one year ahead of schedule. More...
“It’s going to be a pretty big enterprise that’s going to affect us,” Community Board 1 Chairman Vinicio Donato said of the new applied sciences campus on Roosevelt Island that Cornell University and Technion-Israel Institute More...
On December 22, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer delivered more than 3,000 donated items to support victims of the fatal fire that occurred in Woodside on November 18. More...
On December 22, Assemblymember Aravella Simotas held a rally opposing the pending merger between two of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit management companies (PBMs), Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions. More...
A recent police crackdown on newsstands, barbershops and convenience stores throughout the city last week led to the arrest of 141 suspects who allegedly purchased Apple iPhones and iPods from undercover officers. More...
Continuing his fight to ensure safety in the neighborhood, state Senator Michael Gianaris announced he has introduced new legislation expanding New York’s Good Samaritan laws. More...
Residents will say goodbye to the landmark Palace Diner, 60-15 Main St. at the Horace Harding Expressway, on December 30 after more than three decades of service. “It was a good 35 year run,” Palace Diner owner George Mantzikos said. More...
Before you hit the road this winter, make sure your car and car insurance are ready for the journey. Planning ahead can help avoid mishaps that could ruin your vacation. More...
There has been an increase in residential burlaries reported within the confines of the 108th Precinct. In most cases, entry has been gained through the fire escape windows and unprotected, accessible windows. More...
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