Detectives at the 114th Precinct Squad are continuing their search for two brazen gunmen who opened fire at a Long Island City liquor store on April 7, killing a 37-year-old local man. Law enforcement sources told the Gazette that investigators interviewed a person of interest in the case, but have made no arrests in the shootings. Cops said Skaka Ryan […]
Jackson Heights Woman Killed In Stove Fire
A 74-year-old Jackson Heights woman was killed last week when her sleeve caught fire as she was cooking breakfast in her apartment, fire officials said. An FDNY spokesperson said the woman was making breakfast at about 10:30 a.m. on April 2 in the kitchen of her second-floor apartment at 34-15 74th St. when her clothing caught fire. The woman ran […]
Boro Wide Blotter
104th Precinct School Cop Nabbed In Rape Police last week arrested an off-duty school safety agent charged with raping his ex-girlfriend inside her Brooklyn apartment. Cops said Tommy Johnson, 28, was also charged with weapons possession, menacing and assault as a result of the April 2 attack. Police said, following the early morning attack, Johnson fled to the Ridgewood home […]
Cops Nab Two OWS Subway Vandals
Police arrested two Occupy Wall Street (OWS) protesters on April 5 for vandalizing subways throughout the city. Cops said the pair were part of a team of OWS protesters who last week claimed responsibility for acts of vandalism at more than 20 subway stations. Protesters took credit on March 28 for chaining open gates at the stations, including the Steinway […]
Cops Nab Parolee In Five Queens Bank Heists
Acting on information from an anonymous tipster, police at the NYPD Major Case Squad last week arrested a career criminal in connection with a series of recent bank robberies in Queens. Police officials praised the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline for providing the anonymous tip that led to the arrest of Sidney Williams, 43, who confessed to robbing five banks in […]
Girl Scouts Are Prepared; Are You?
y of the Girl Scouts. It was on March 9, 1912 that Juliette Gordon Low made a phone call to her cousin and said, “I’ve got something for the girls … and we’re going to start it tonight.” A few days later, on March 12, she organized the first U.S. “Girl Guide” troop in Savannah, Georgia, with 18 members in […]
Dying With Debt: Will Your Children Inherit Your Obligations?
Dear Savvy Senior What happens to a person’s debt after they die? At age 78, I have accumulated quite a bit of credit card and medical debt over the past few years and am concerned about leaving my son and daughter with a big bill after I die. What can you tell me? Old and Broke Dear Old, In most […]
CYO Girls Swim Team Wins 10th Championship
The CYO Girls Tri-M Swim Team, aka the Mercy Martyrs Mermaids, won their 10th consecutive CYO Championship on March 25. They represent Our Lady of Mercy and Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs parishes in Forest Hills.
Olympus Yogurt Attracts Support As Popular Greek Import At Expo
An exciting new import from Greece is inspiring the imagination of Americans. My introduction to Olympus yogurt was at the 2011 Autumn Festival of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Flushing. What really surprised me was that it was easy to digest, with no side effects. Afterwards, I noticed the local Waldbaum’s was carrying the entire yogurt line. The Hermes […]
Recycle Day Comes To Forest Park
State Senator Joe Addabbo and Assemblymember Mike Miller are sponsoring Recycling Day at the George Seuffert Sr. Bandshell parking lot located in Forest Park on Forest Park Drive, one block west of Woodhaven Boulevard in Woodhaven on Sunday, April 15 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Come rain or shine to recycle items such as clothing, textiles, electronics, paper, carpeting, […]