He was the king of Queens historians. His books, papers, essays and research reflected a lifetime of dedication, sacrifice and passion to preserve every aspect of the borough’s saga from its first settlers in 1635 through the 20th century. More...
Congressmember Bob Turner held a ceremony to honor 93 year old World War II Veteran Anton Dietrich Jr. of Richmond Hill, presenting him with the Purple Heart for his actions during the battle of Sedjenine, Tunisia in 1943. More...
Dear Savvy Senior I’m interested in getting my mother, who lives alone, a medical alert device with a wearable SOS button that she can push in case she falls or needs help. What kinds of devices can you recommend and how much do they cost? More...
By Elsa Housseas Social Security Manager of Rego Park District
The National Education Association’s “Read Across America” celebration is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved chil More...
Police cars assigned to Queens precincts and stationhouses throughout the city will soon sport new paint jobs designed to identify them as NYPD cruisers. More...
Transit police officials issued a warning to snoozing straphangers recently, telling them to beware of subway thieves who strike while riders are sleeping. More...
The JetBlue Airways captain accused of disrupting a Las Vegas-bound flight by leaving the cockpit of his plane and screaming about religion and terrorists last week was indicted by a grand jury. More...
This April 15 marked the centennial of one of the greatest maritime disasters, and perhaps, the most recognized catastrophe of the 20th century, the sinking of the RMS Titanic. More...
Everyone loves Pollos A La Brasa Mario on Broadway in Astoria. The festive interior resembles a tropical courtyard with brightly painted balconies overlooking orange trees and colorful paintings. More...
On April 22, Earth Day 2012 will be celebrated around the world. In some places, the day will mark the culmination of Earth Week observances; in others, the day will close a month of events stressing the importance of teaching about the environment. More...
Real Issues Sidestepped To The Editor: With Santorum suspending his campaign Mitt Romney seems assured to be the Republican nominee for president. Romney’s ads have already shifted as has his rhetoric attacking Obama. More...
The New York Mets honored the memory of former captain, All-Star and Hall of Fame member Gary Carter, who helped lead the 1986 Mets to a World Series Championship, with a pre-game ceremony attended by the Carter family on opening day. More...
