2022-03-09

Crime Watch


Man Struck by Astoria Subway Police are trying to determine how a man was struck and seriously injured by a northbound “R” train at the Steinway Street station on February 28th, an NYPD spokesperson said. Cops said the man was standing on the Astoria platform at about 1:15 p.m. when he suddenly appeared on the tracks just as the train […]

A Tribute To Aretha Franklin: The Queen Of Soul

  Sunday, March 20 at 3pm, Colden Auditorium, Kupferberg Center for the Arts | 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing. Damien Sneed leads an accomplished cast of jazz, gospel, and soul musicians and vocalists, in this moving tribute to the “The Queen of Soul.”

Hazel Dukes Endorses Maloney For Re-Election

Hazel N. Dukes, member of the Democratic National Committee, endorsed Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney for re-election. “From her days as a City Councilmember to her time in Congress, Carolyn has stood firmly on the side of justice and equality. As an original cosponsor of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to her always fighting to make sure everyone in […]

Cord Meyer Development To Sponsor Friends Of Crocheron & Golden Park

Cord Meyer Development will serve as the Premier sponsor of Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Park, a not-for-profit organization that works alongside New York City Parks to advocate for improvements to the 63-acre park situated at 214th Street and 35th Avenue in Bayside. The announcement was made jointly by Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Park Founder & President […]

Respect For All

On Friday, February 18, State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. visited M.S. 210 Elizabeth Blackwell Middle School in Ozone Park, to help celebrate their Respect for All Week. During the visit Addabbo spoke to the students about his role as an elected official, and took questions from curious students.

Fontana Famous Pizza And Gyro Celebrates 40th Anniversary This Month

March 2022 marks the 40th anniversary for Fontana Famous Gyro and Pizza restaurant. My wife, Wendy, and I have been loyal patrons for over 25 years. Every Sunday at noon you can find us at the table just across from the grill. When COVID-19 first hit, Fontana, like many other restaurants, had to close their doors. On April 3, 2020 […]

Four Charged With Possessing Arsenals Of Ghost Guns Face 15 & 25 Years

DAKatz2Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, joined by NYPD Chief of Intelligence Thomas Galati and Inspector Courtney Nilan, announced on March 3 that four Queens residents have been arrested stemming from the seizure of dozens of firearms, including 27 “ghost” guns, assault weapons, firearm accessories, thousands of rounds of ammunition and other items recovered during four early morning raids this week. […]

20 Years In Prison For Attempted Murder In Two Stabbings

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Terrence Harry, 40, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted at trial of attempted murder. The defendant stabbed two men inside a residential garage in South Ozone Park in September 2017. District Attorney Katz said, “The defendant’s unprovoked knife attack could have ended the lives of the two victims. […]

Fresh Pond Road-Myrtle Avenue Designated Historic District

The Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation (GRRC) and the Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) announced the listing of the Fresh Pond Road-Myrtle Avenue Historic District on the State and National Register of Historic Places. The new district consists of approximately 445 buildings. Executive Director, Angela Mirabile stated, “The Fresh Pond Road-Myrtle Avenue Historic District will add to the rich history […]

‘An Urgent Cause’: Preserve The Trylon Theater/Ohr Natan Synagogue & Tower Diner Building


We would greatly appreciate your help regarding a significant cause that has widespread support of community residents among preservationists, including the Historic Districts Council. The 1939 World’s Fair-inspired Trylon Theater, an Art Deco gem & the Colonial style bank building that until recently was the home of the cherished Tower Diner, is among the most significant and unique blocks in […]