Low voter turnout midway through primary election
The new polling site within LeFrak City's library at 98-30 57th Ave. drew less than 90 voters in the first half of the state's Democratic primary. Residents of the public housing development…
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The races to watch in the 2018 primary election
NewspapersThe 2018 primary election is here Tuesday and there are three races in Queens to keep an eye on. U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-Jackson Heights) faces challenger Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the contest to…
Kim calls for driver’s license reciprocity with Taiwan
State Assemblyman Ron Kim (D-Flushing) introduced a resolution proclaiming June 13 as Taiwan Heritage Day in New York, and acknowledged the importance of instituting a reciprocating driver's license program between Taiwan and…
Rochdale receives $62 million for sewer upgrades
The Southeast Queens Sewer Project, a $1.9 billion effort to reduce flooding and upgrade sewers and water mains while installing catch basins, is underway in Rochdale and community leaders are delighted by…
Police find guns, drugs in Forest Hills raid: DA
NewspapersFOREST HILLS — A Forest Hills man was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and other crimes for allegedly collecting several illegal firearms, ammunition, ammo magazines…
Queens students admitted to U.S. service academies
Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) awarded Certificates of Congressional Recognition during a ceremony Monday to eight Queens students accepted to the U.S. service academies after nominating them to attend the distinguished institutions. To…
The Fortune Society receives grant to improve health services for people released from Rikers
The Fortune Society, a Long Island City-based non-profit that has helped formerly incarcerated citizens reintegrate into the community since 1967, has launched a new program to prevent people released from Rikers Island…
Braunstein’s bill to curb gun violence passes Assembly
A Bayside assemblyman's bill passed again this week to eliminate gun violence and help ensure the safety of individuals. State Assemblyman Edward Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced Tuesday that a strengthened version of his…
No. 7 train lead paint to be remediated with two-year, $43 million plan
In two years time, residents living under the elevated track of the No. 7 train may no longer have to worry about lead particles imperiling their own health and the well-being of…
After 35 years, MovieWorld will officially July 3
A staple of the Douglaston community will be closing down next month. Family-owned movie theater MovieWorld, located within Douglaston Plaza at 242-02 61st Ave., will shut its doors and turn off the…