In the 108th Police Precinct, the drop-off in crime during late May and most of June was described as “amazing” by Precinct Commander Deputy Inspector Thomas Kavanagh as he read his monthly report at the June meeting of the precinct community council. As was the case with other groups that meet at Sunnyside Community Services, the community council and meeting […]
NYPD Launches Summer DWI Offensive
Police from the Queens Highway Patrol Unit and Borough Task Force cops hit the streets last weekend in the kickoff of an NYPD crackdown on drunk driving. The offensive, dubbed “Operation Cold Sober”, targets motorists who get behind the wheel after a night out at local clubs and taverns, police said. The crackdown puts a significant number of cops on […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Saints’ Church: •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps marching band, boys/girls ages 7-17, 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside; band information, 718.786.4141; rectory 718.729.8523. **** Astoria Center of Israel: •Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Shabbat services, followed by Kiddush, 27-35 Crescent St.; 718.278.2680. **** Atonement Lutheran: •Sunday worship, […]
Borough-Wide Blotter
102nd Precinct Homeowner Busted, Kept Fighting Roosters Authorities busted a 51-year-old Richmond Hill homeowner on June 11 after ASPCA agents spotted a coop behind her 132nd Street home with more than 30 fighting roosters. Sources said Cristobal Deliz admitted to owning the birds, 27 of which had been surgically altered and had their chests, abdomen and legs shaved, a sign […]
Cops Put Kibosh On Queens Kaboom
Detectives assigned to the NYPD Organized Crime Control Bureau cut the fuse on a fireworks cache stashed in a Middle Village residence on June 25. Police said the detectives spotted Patsy J. Colangelo, 26, unloading cartons stamped “Fireworks” from his 2007 black Nissan Murano into his residence on the morning of June 25. Armed with a search warrant, the detectives […]
CALDC Children’s Series In Full Swing
The “Summer Fun” Children’s Series presented by the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) will continue on Tuesday, July 15 in Athens Square Park, 30th Avenue and 30th Street, with “Little Red Riding Hood by La Piccola Opera”, and on Wednesday, July 16 at the Dutch Kills Playground, 36th Avenue and Crescent Street. The performances start at 10:30 a.m. The […]
Paolo Orsi Museum Displays Greek Colonies’ Wealth
“The glory Sicily had with the Greek colonies of two thousand five hundred years ago was the high point of Sicilian history,” said the museum display in the “Paolo Orsi” Museum in Syracuse, Sicily. “Modern Sicily is a shadow of the greatness it had under the Greeks.” This fact written by persons who were not Greek totally astonished me during […]
Woodside On The Move Street Fair Brings Crowds
On Saturday July 5, Woodside On The Move held their annual 4th of July street fair. A little rain did not stop crowds of people from coming out and enjoying the food and the shopping. Woodside On The Move President Mike McSweeney gave the opening speech and introduced some soldiers that were enjoying the sights and sounds of the street […]
114th Police Precinct Blotter Highlights
Monday, July 7: • A 22-year-old black male was charged with assault and harassment after he pushed a victim to the ground, causing multiple injuries, at 25-58 Steinway St. • A 34-year-old white male was charged with criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal possession of a controlled substance, petit larceny, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct in the form of fighting […]
New Budget Good For Queens, Gennaro Says, But State Under Funds Us
The $59 billion 2008- 09 city budget that was approved last week was good news for Queens, City Councilmember James Gennaro said, but reveals a "longstanding problem" with the way Albany exploits the city’s financial needs. "Queens ends up a big winner in this budget, with its many homeowners, public school students and senior citizens benefitting from restorations the council […]