Adriana Trigiani, former writer for The “Cosby Show,” and author of the critically acclaimed Big Stone Gap series as well as her young adult novel Viola in Reel Life, visited Bayside H.S. on May 19. She discussed many issues over two and half hours with students in the packed library ranging from racism, overcoming obstacles, theater, television and her personal […]
Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation Honors Local Leaders, Business Owners
The Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation (GWDC) held its 32nd annual Finally Spring Dinner Dance at Cordon Bleu Caterers in Woodhaven, where several local individuals were recognized for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the community. More than 200 people attended the May 20 event. Honorees included Margie A. Schmidt of the family owned Schmidt’s Confectionery in Woodhaven. Schmidt was given […]
What The President Got Wrong
When President [Barack Obama] spoke last week of the opportunities presented by the Arab Spring, he got a lot right. His calling out of the Arab states was long overdue and dead on. But he got some big things wrong. Why the 1967 borders didn’t work in 1967. When the president said that Israel should withdraw to the 1967 lines […]
Cops Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks
Police in Queens are planning to keep a lid on illegal activity over the July 4th holiday, combing streets for illegal fireworks and cracking down on people who sell, store and/or use illegal fireworks. Once again this year, police throughout Queens are warning residents that they could face themselves behind bars if they are caught with the illegal explosives. Police […]
114th Precinct Crime Watch
Hunt On For iPhone Mugger Police at the 114th Precinct are seeking help from the public to identify and locate a man sought in connection with at least four iPhone™ muggings in the Queensbridge Houses. Cops said in each incident, the suspect approaches the victim from behind and swipes their iPhone™ from their hands then flees on foot in an […]
Astoria Smokers Defy New Smoking Ban
Declaring that Queens, and the rest of the city, is being turned into “one big non-smoking zone”, angry smokers headed to Astoria Park on Memorial Day weekend to defy the city’s newest cigarette ban. Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the law that went into effect on May 23 would make the city’s public spaces healthier, cleaner and more beautiful. “We all […]
Met Pup Doing Fine
Met fans concerned about the welfare of a pooch who sits outside Citi Field during home games can put fears of abuse to rest, ASPCA officials said. Coffee, the little dog dressed in a Mets outfit, was checked out by an ASPCA officer and given a clean bill of health. Coffee was recently featured on a Facebook page created by […]
CUNY Law School Headed To Court Square
The Flushing based City University of New York (CUNY) Law School next year will be preparing for a move to spacious, new, environmentally-friendly classrooms with a view of the historic Long Island City courthouse. The school that, for the last quarter century, has been located at a former public school on Main Street in Flushing, is heading to 2 Court […]
Boro-Wide Blotter
104th Precinct Girl Power Queens detectives arrested a 29-year-old female ‘slugger’, on May 16, who knocked out her male victim with a single punch during a May 8 robbery. Cops said Christina Bavaro and her accomplice, Jason Ordonez, 22, grabbed the victim as he was walking at 89th Avenue and 104th Street in Woodhaven at about 1 a.m. on May […]
Animal Rescuers’ Bill Rescues Animals
Unwanted animals at shelters throughout the city could get a reprieve in their death sentence under legislation pending in the state Assembly. If approved, the legislation sponsored by Manhattan Assemblymember Micah Kellner would make it easier for animal rescuers to take the homeless animals into their care with little or no obstacles blocking their way. Advocates said the bill is […]