Assemblymember Aravella Simotas and state Senator Jose Peralta at a rally in support of the New York Family Leave Act which will extend family maternity leave from 12 weeks to 24 weeks. For story see page 6. More...
American, Greek and Cypriot flags fly in front of a small church in Long Island farm country. It is the only Greek Orthodox church in New York to remember three countries in this unique fashion. More...
Football Fans Encouraged to See NY Giants WR at Events in Queens on July 13 and July 20 as part of the release of “Victor Cruz: Out of the Blue” More...
Four soon-to-be leathernecks proved their mettle last month, when they ran down a suspect who had just swiped an undisclosed quantity of over-the-counter drugs from a Middle Village pharmacy. More...
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Dad, Son Survive Kayak Flip
A Richmond Hill man used an iPhone in a waterproof case to call 911 for help when he and his nine-year-old son were tossed into Jamaica Bay when their kayak flipped over, police said. More...
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder recently wrote a letter to the National Park Service requesting that immediate action be taken to address the ongoing maintenance issues at Frank M. More...
T.J. Asian Bistro is an oasis of fine Japanese cuisine conveniently located on Skillman Avenue in the historic district of Woodside, just one block from the 7 train. More...
Now that the Fourth of July holiday has officially marked the start of summer in Queens, we once again pause to reflect on all the wonders available in the borough we call home. The list is a long one, and growing all the time. More...
I took my twin ten-year-old sons to a couple of Angels games this week, and I was shocked—shocked!—to discover just how little they knew about baseball. I don’t mean to criticize my sons. More...
A Whitestone native has made good in a big way. Mets outfielder, Mike Baxter, was honored with a City Council proclamation from his home neighborhood’s Councilmember, Dan Halloran, at a ceremony in the Mets’ clubhouse at Citi Field. More...
On Saturday July 14, 2012, Queens Botanical Garden will continue its ongoing Music in the Garden summer performance series with an outdoor concert featuring musical group Radio Jarocho.
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With extremely high temperatures forecasted for tomorrow, Con Edison is offering energy-savings tips to help customers save money while staying cool.
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Queens detectives are searching for two suspects in connection with four sex attacks that occurred in Forest Hills and Corona between May 19 and June 22.
Police believe Ibrahima Ragis, 20, was one of two men who accosted and sexually assaulted a 20- More...
Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder cheered on the Rockaway Little League’s Cardinals at their championship game at Fort Tilden in the Rockaways last week. The assemblymember is an official sponsor of the team. More...
Councilmember Dan Halloran gave a speech at the so-called Million Big Gulp March outside City Hall Park on July 9, protesting the mayor’s proposed ban on sugary drinks over 16 ounces in size. More...
Backing up Governor Andrew Cuomo’s contention that New York state would benefit from full-fledged casino gambling operations, the state raked in $5.4 billion in 2010, more than its neighboring rivals and ranking third behind longtime gaming sta More...
The Central Astoria Waterfront Concert Series continues on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the Astoria Park Lawn. On July 12, the Swingtime Big Band will perform “Swingin’ the Classics”. More...
BY ELSA HOUSSEAS SOCIAL SECURITY MANAGER OF THE REGO PARK DISTRICT
If you would like to get a Social Security Statement, which provides estimates of your future benefits, it is now available online at www.socialsecurity.gov. More...
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott and Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Jeanne B. More...
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