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Queens stands up
Queens lawmakers and city officials have spoken out against the U.S. Supreme's Court decision to uphold President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban and they should be applauded for doing so. The policy — which…
Supreme Court upholds Trump’s controversial travel ban
Queens' elected officials and state officials railed against the U.S. Supreme Court's decision Tuesday to uphold President Donald Trump's controversial Muslim travel ban with a 5-4 ruling. The policy, which Trump has…
If you see something, sometimes you should keep your mouth shut
NewspapersEvery couple of weeks I get an e-mail from someone time-stamped 2 or 3 a.m., because the sender can't sleep. Here's one that came three weeks ago, shortened a bit: "Dear Lenore: I…
Whitestone man sentenced for multiple auto-related crimes: DA
Michael Cipriati, 34, of 11th Avenue in Whitestone, has been sentenced to jail for stealing more than a dozen catalytic converters from vehicles parked on various streets throughout Queens County between October…
Port Authority, Vaughn College partner on new $1.3 million scholarship program
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is partnering with Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in East Elmhurst on a new $1.3 million scholarship program, part of the agency's…
Su-Casa Residency artists showcase their work at program-ending finale
Participants of the Su-Casa Residency Program at the Theodora Jackson Adult Center showcased their artwork in a program-ending finale last week. The program participants presented their original silk scarves, designed and hand-painted…
Hundreds rally against separation of immigrant children from their families
Queens residents turned out by the hundreds Monday night to march against the White House policy of separating undocumented children from their families and detaining them in specialized facilities. The march, organized…
SBS to give away $1.8M in grants to small businesses
A day after testifying in front of members of the House of Representatives last week about the importance of small businesses, New York City Small Business Commissioner Gregg Bishop announced his office…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shocks Crowley with convincing win
Latina women running for office in Queens have been inspired by the stunning victory of newcomer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over 10-term veteran U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-Jackson Heights) in Tuesday's primary with all…