A Queens lawmaker is proposing a new law that would prohibit out-of-state motorists from parking their vehicles overnight on city streets.Assemblymember Michael Miller introduced the measure that would make it illegal to park vehicles with out-of-state plates on city streets between 2 and 5 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the law would be towed.Miller said New York City and […]
Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps Aids FDNY
The Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps (FHVAC) provided mutual aid to the FDNY after receiving calls for help from the city agency on the morning of January 18. The call, made through the NYC Regional EMS Council, was received at 9:45 a.m., sending the FHVAC operations team into action. Within a short time, FHVAC joined other volunteer and municipal teams […]
112th Precinct Community Council Welcomes Rookies
On January 21, the 112th Precinct Community Council and Captain Judith Harrison welcomed recent police academy graduates Ryan Foster, Marc Timpano, Alexandra Mazzone, Robert Faulkner, Nicholas Krapf, and Kevin Nolan to the precinct.
De Blasio, Van Bramer Honor Life-Saving NYPD Officers
On January 22, City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer was joined by Mayor Bill de Blasio and his colleagues to honor Officers Corey Sarro and William Caldarera of the 108th Precinct with a Proclamation, on behalf of the City Council, for saving a senior’s life in Long Island City last December. While conducting a routine patrol near LaGuardia Community […]
Court Square Assemblage To Become Available
Modern Spaces and the Corcoran Group have announced that they have been retained, on an exclusive basis, to arrange for the sale of “The Court Square Assemblage”. This is an assemblage of seven tax lots boasting substantial air rights in the Court Square sub-district of Long Island City. The Court Square Assemblage has a total footprint of 11,145.2 square feet […]
Should Silver Quit Or Stay?
On Monday, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver returned to Albany weighted down with a mountain of legislative work, mainly getting started on next year’s state budget which must be approved by April 1.But that hardly compared to the personal problem he faced last week when he was charged by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in a five-count criminal complaint of fraud and […]
It’s In Queens! (January 29 to February 4)
Let’s dance, or better yet, vamos a bailar. The borough hosts upcoming chances to experience or learn tango, salsa, merengue, bachata, and cha cha cha. There are also some interesting panel discussions on everything from the history of storefront signs to media depictions of African Americans as well as live music and inspiring art activities. Here’s the rundown.Jan. 30, Tango […]
Pup Rescued By Queens Cops ‘Doing Well’
Queens police are seeking help from the public to determine how a 6-month-old mixed-breed puppy ended up in the center lane of a busy highway last week.Police Officers Melissa Mezzoruso and George orinia-Blocker were on patrol out of the 115th Precinct in Elmhurst on January 19 when they spotted the injured pup, curled in a ball off the Grand Central […]
FDNY: Remember These Fire Safety Tips
Civilian fire deaths are at an all-time low this year, as the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is celebrating its 150th anniversary.Queens fire officials are reminding city residents to remain alert to fire dangers inside their homes and are urging tenants and homeowners to make sure they have working smoke alarms installed in every room.The reminder, shouted out by […]
Fatal Blaze Sparks FDNY Lefrak Seminars
Queens fire officials are lighting a spark under residents at the Lefrak City houses by offering a series of fire prevention/safety seminars designed to help prevent fatal home fires.The seminars are part of an ongoing FDNT public outreach campaign to help educate people on ways to prevent tragedies like the New Year’s Eve blaze that claimed the lives of three […]