City Councilmembers Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria) and Paul Vallone (D-Bayside), in conjunction with City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, celebrated the anniversary of Greek Independence on April 28.The celebration honored Greek-Americans who have dedicated themselves to serving their communities and was also attended by Lieutenant Colonel of Greece Maria Bouliakoudi.Constantinides said, “I am proud to join my fellow councilmembers in celebrating Greek […]
Van Bramer Thanks Volunteers During It’s My Park Day
On May 2, City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer visited Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City to thank volunteers for their dedication and community service during It’s My Park Day. Over 50 volunteers from the Hunters Point Park Conservancy and residents from Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, and Woodside came together to clean up, sow seeds and […]
Goldfeder Honors Rockaway FDNY Hero At State Capitol
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder took to the floor of the New York State Assembly to pay tribute to the men and women of the FDNY during a visit by firefighters to the State Capitol. Goldfeder gave special praise to Rockaway resident, Charlotte Shannon, one of less than 50 women currently serving in the FDNY and among the Assemblyman’s original volunteers during […]
$2G For N Train Child Perv
Investigators last week released a sketch (see sketch) of a man who allegedly fondled a 12-year-old boy on an Astoria-bound N train.Cops said the boy was riding on the train at about 3:50 p.m. on April 25 when the suspect grabbed the boy’s crotch.The pervert remained on the train, exiting at the 36th Avenue/Washington Avenue station in Dutch Kills, police […]
Cops Offer Safety Tips For Runners, Joggers
As temperatures heat up, NYPD officials are again reaching out to the public with a series of tops designed to increase the safety of folks that run and jog on city streets.The tips are as follows:Never run alone. Run wit a partner, group or local running club to help you stay safe on the street.Run during daylight hours, when possible. […]
Cops: Beware ‘FBI Computer Virus Scam
NYPD officials are warning Queens residents to beware an “FBI” computer virus scam, a form of ransomware or mailware that has the ability to infect Windows and Mac operating systems.Police said the “FBI” virus locks computer screens and browsers and displays a message that falsely claims to have been sent by the federal agency, a message designed to scare victims, […]
NYPD To Motorists: Don’t Idle Near Schools
Queens police officials have issued a reminder to parents who double park on local streets when picking up youngsters at the end of the school day.“Move on, do not block streets and Avenues to oncoming traffic – and do not idle your vehicle for more than a minute,” the officials said.Motorists are subject to a fine for double-parking, even when […]
Taste Of Policing At Dutch Kills School
Youngsters and teens in Long Island City and Astoria who share a passion for policing will soon be able to get some hands-on NYPD experience.Police Officer James Thorsten of the NYPD Community Affairs Unit’s Youth Services Program last week announced the opening of an additional NYPD Youth Police Academy program at IS 204, at 36-41 28th Street, in the heart […]
Victim Snaps Back At Subway Groper
A fed up female straphanger took a shot of her own at a man who grabbed her buttocks on a Manhattan-bound No.7 train.Cops said the 27-year-old woman was riding on the train heading into the 74th Street/Broadway station in Jackson Heights at about 3:30 p.m. on April 25, when the pervert suddenly grabbed her buttocks.The enraged woman wheeled around and […]
It’s In Queens! (May 7 To May 13)
Carol Burnett comes to Queens this weekend. Lucky her! She’ll find great opera, Cameroonian music, Brazilian film, Indian modernist art, Mexican dance, Canadian puppetry, a brand new musical, and even kite-flying. Here’s the rundown.May 7, Operatic Classics, 7 pm. Queens Symphony Orchestra presents classic selections with Metropolitan Opera tenor Chad Shelton and baritone David Adam Moore. Free. Electrical Industry Center […]