Honor our heroes
As everyone prepares for the holiday weekend, it’s important to remember why we celebrate Memorial Day. Yes, the barbecues are fun. Spending time in the backyard, at the beach, or at a community pool with…
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Another Northern Blvd. tragedy despite changes on congested roadway
Just three weeks after the death of 9-year-old Giovanni Ampuero in a hit-and-run on Northern Boulevard in Jackson Heights that prompted the city to implement changes on the congested thoroughfare, a 47-year-old…
Mets add Jose Bautista to bring some power to the lineup
NewspapersWith star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes on the disabled list, the New York Mets were in desperate need for a right-handed power bat and decided to take a flier on veteran outfielder Jose Bautista.…
St. John’s ushers in next generation with commencement ceremony
About 1,800 St. John’s University undergraduates walked across the Great Lawn of the Jamaica campus to formally receive their degrees Sunday morning and heard remarks on systemic racism from Cardinal Luis Antonio…
Electeds warn businesses will suffer after city closes section of Rockaway Beach for the summer
Days before the start of the summer swim season, the city announced Monday that an 11-block stretch of Rockaway Beach would be closed for the summer due to beach erosion that has…
Mayor, City Council intend to change policy on low-level marijuana offenses
Lawmakers across the city and Police Commissioner James O’Neill revealed their intentions last week to overhaul the way they approach low-level marijuana offenses, especially as it pertains to people of color. “Studies…
World Journalism Preparatory School ranked in top 100 for financial literacy education
The World Journalism Preparatory School, located at 34-65 192 St. in Flushing, has been ranked as one of the Top 100 Best Schools nationwide for Financial Literacy Education, according to Working In…
City releases first-ever report on inclusion
PrashadTimesLedger NewspapersThe Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs released its first ever annual report in March detailing efforts in 2017 to in the report’s words integrate immigrant New Yorkers into the city’s “civic, economic…
Molloy clinches playoff berth with victory over St. Raymond’s
Coming into Monday afternoon’s game, the Archbishop Molloy baseball team needed a win over a good St. Raymond’s side to keep its season alive and put them in this year’s CHSAA playoffs.…
Alleged Jamaica gang members indicted in February’s MS-13 related murder in Flushing
Four alleged members of a Jamaica-based gang have been indicted by the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn on charges of murdering an MS-13 gang member in Flushing back in February, the authorities…