A report released by the nonprofit advocacy group, Tri-State Transportation Campaign, said Woodhaven Boulevard is the most deadly pedestrian crossing in Queens, where eight pedestrian deaths were reported between 2010 and 2012.The report states that 38 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in Queens in 2012, up from 35 in 2011, and a total of 115 pedestrians were killed in […]
Woodhaven To Hold Rally For Action On Damaged Building
In response to a dangerous situation that threatens the Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WRHVAC), there will be a rally in Woodhaven on March 2 to request swift and decisive action from city agencies. The rally will occur on Sunday, at 1 p.m., in front of the Ambulance Corps, which is located at 78-15 Jamaica Avenue. On Apr. 12, 2013, […]
Announce Recommendations For Pedestrian Safety
Mayor Bill de Blasio last week launched his “Vision Zero” traffic safety plan, an initiative that will bring major changes in rules of the road for motorists and pedestrians throughout the city.At a press gathering in Long Island City in December, de Blasio announced the establishment of a multi-agency task force that would address the epidemic of pedestrian deaths in […]
Cops Urge Crime Prevention To Help Halt Burglaries
Police at the 112th Police Precinct are urging Forest Hills residents to work with officers at the Austin Street stationhouse to put a lock on the suspect or suspects who have pulled off 37 burglaries in the Forest Hills area since last September.Police said the suspect(s) in each burglary walk to the rear alley of a targeted residence in Forest […]
110th PCC, Dromm Present Cop Of The Month Award
Councilmember Daniel Dromm helped the 110th Precinct Community Council present its Cop of the Month award to Detective Squad Police Officer Gerard Wrenn at the council’s February 17 meeting held at Flanders Field VFW Post 150 in Corona. (L. to r.): Dromm, Lieutenant Richard Rudolph, Wrenn, Deputy Inspector Ronald D. Leyson, 110th Precinct commanding officer; Evelyn DeCoursey, 110th Precinct Community […]
Goldfeder Delivers Valentine’s Day Cards To Seniors
On Valentine’s Day, Assemblymember Phillip Goldfeder made sure not one senior was left without a card from a special someone. Thanks to the PTA, faculty and students at P.S. 114 in Belle Harbor and P.S. 146 in Howard Beach, hundreds of seniors received Valentine’s Day cards this year. Goldfeder made a special delivery to the local senior centers in Rockaway […]
Van Bramer Speaks At Woodheights On Northern Blvd.
City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer was the guest speaker at the Woodheights Democratic Club’s monthly meeting. During the event, Councilmember Van Bramer spoke with residents about his efforts to improve traffic safety for pedestrians along Northern Boulevard and the ongoing progress with the expansion and construction of schools within Community Education Council 30.
Van Bramer Discusses Doughboy Park Improvements
City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer recently toured Doughboy Park in Woodside with local residents and representatives from the Parks Department, School Construction Authority and Woodside on the Move to discuss long-term improvements to the Woodside dog run, as well as the construction of a new annex for P.S. 11. Councilmember Van Bramer has been working closely with the […]
Work-At-Home Employment Opportunities For Retirees
Dear Savvy Senior,Can you recommend some popular work at home jobs for retirees? I’m interested in earning a little extra cash, but would also like to stay at home and have a flexible schedule. Recently RetiredDear Retired,If you have a computer with high-speed Internet access and a home phone, there are unlimited work-at-home opportunities for retirees depending on your skills […]
It’s In Queens! (February 27 to March 5)
Queens is the perfect place to discover Mumblecore this week. It’s also the right borough to learn about electroluminescence, Latin dancing, extreme environments and scientific research at Princeton University. The Queens World Film Festival also starts this week. Here’s the rundown.Feb. 27, Latin Dance Lessons, 7 pm. Queens Theatre kicks off a series of classes for all ages and all […]