Queens Leaders Blast MTA For “Summer Of Hell”
Photo courtesy of by Wikimedia Commons BY TRONE DOWD Between numerous breakdowns caused by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s aging infrastructure, …
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H.S. Teacher Accused Of Inappropriate Conduct
A John Adams High School biology teacher was allegedly caught this week in the dark with a student on his lap by a colleague at the school. Farzad …
Goddaughter Testifies Against Wills In Trial
BY TRONE DOWD An unlikely witness in Councilman Ruben Wills’ (D-Jamaica) fraud trial regarding his alleged illegal use of city funds has raised new questions …
Plans Unveiled For $10M Jamaica Investment Grant
BY TRONE DOWD Lieutenant Gov. Kathy Hochul—during her first visit to Jamaica in two years—announced this week the official plans for a $10 million grant …
Laurelton Gets New Waste Bins
In an attempt to address litter issues in Southeast Queens’ City Council District 31, Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton) announced funding this week …
Resorts World Breaks Ground On $400M Expansion
BY JON CRONIN Editor Resorts World Casino New York City in Ozone Park broke ground last Thursday on a $400 million, 400-room hotel and gaming space expansion …
Transportation Options Slim For Seniors
BY JAMES FARRELL From April through June, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Erin Brennan, the senior program director at the SelfHelp Clearview senior …
Two Killed, One Injured In Jamaica Shooting
A July 4 party ended in tragedy after a gunman fired on a house in Jamaica, killing two people and wounding a third, police said. The shooter, identified in …
City Board Raises Rent
Much to the dismay of many New Yorkers renting out their homes, the city Rent Review Board voted to increase rents across the city, ignoring month-long pleas …
DEP Talks Groundwater With Residents At Town Hall
Southeast Queens residents attend the DEP’s town hall to discuss flooding. Photo by Trone Dowd BY TRONE DOWD Southeast Queens residents weren’t the only …