Police Chief Returns To Head Training Unit Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly is calling on retired New York Police Department Chief Wilbur Chapman to return as head of the NYPD Training Unit. Chapman, who was respected and well liked by the Police Department’s rank and file, graduated from the police academy in 1969 and went on to walk a beat and […]
Queens Leads Energy Challenge Campaign
Which is the coolest community in New York? When it comes down to the “BE COOL” Challenge among New York City’s five boroughs and Westchester County, air conditioners will be the deciding factor. To make it easier for New Yorkers to save electricity this summer, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York Power Authority (NYPA) […]
Stavisky Receives Award At Night Out Event
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (l.) received an award of appreciation from the 112th Precinct Community Council at this year’s National Night Out Against Crime event August 7 at McDonald Park, Queens and Yellowstone Boulevards. Council President Heidi Chain (r.) made the presentation.
Onorato Announces Correction Officer Exam
State Senator George Onorato (D- Long Island City) announced that a civil service examination for those interested in becoming New York state correction officers will be held on October 27, with an exam filing deadline of September 10. “I urge constituents with an interest in working in the New York state corrections system to investigate this opportunity, and to file […]
The Pulpit
All Saints: •Sep. 15, Saturday, noon. Penny social, drawings start promptly at 2 p.m., refreshments available, 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside; 718.729.8523. **** Astoria Center of Israel: •Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Shabbat services, followed by Kiddush. Tickets are on sale for the High Holy Days, 27-35 Crescent St.; 718.278.2680. **** Atonement Lutheran: • Saturday, Aug. 25, 7: 30 p.m., Square Dance • […]
EPA Grants City New Drinking Water Filtration Waiver
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen L. Johnson last week joined Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg in Manhattan’s Central Park to formally announce that after an extensive review of New York City’s current and future plans to protect the source of drinking water serving most of New York City, the EPA will continue allowing the city to enjoy unfiltered drinking water […]
114th Police Precinct Blotter Highlights
Tuesday, August 7: • A 29-year-old Hispanic male was observed running a red light at 21st Street and 24th Avenue and was charged with aggravated unlicensed operator and traffic device violation. • At 30-91 Steinway St. a 39-year-old man was found blocking vehicular traffic and refusing to move and was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. • A 40-year-old […]
Borough-Wide Blotter
104th Precinct Maspeth Man Charged With DWI Police charged a 24-year-old Maspeth man with drunken driving on August 12 after he crashed his SUV into a vehicle at a traffic light near 69th Street and 54th Road at about 10:15 p.m. Police said Brian O’Neill was operating his Ford Explorer when he rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped for a […]
LIC YMCA Standings As Of Aug. 20, 2007
Bantam Division Sluggers 7 0 0 Vipers 5 3 1 The Real Crush 4 3 2 Cyclones 3 4 1 Hurricanes 2 6 0 Red Sox 1 8 0 Novice Division Giants 7 2 Blue Birds 7 2 Spartans 7 2 Marlins 5 4 Warriors 5 4 Orioles 3 6 Hurricanes 1 8 QB Cubs 1 8 Co-ed Softball League […]
Gioia Named Outstanding Young Dem Of The Year
The Young Democrats of America (YDA) honored City Councilmember Eric Gioia as the John F. Kennedy Outstanding Young Democrat at their national convention in Dallas, Texas in July. The John F. Kennedy Award is bestowed annually on a male young Democrat under the age of 36 who demonstrates ongoing commitment and achievement in the Democratic Party. Gioia, 34, is a […]