See this story at TimesLedger.com . By Mark Hallum TimesLedger Newspapers The MTA anticipates meeting a federal deadline of Dec. 31 for the launch of Positive Train Control, a potentially life-saving technology which controls the speed of locomotives, and will…
See this story at TimesLedger.com . By Gina Martinez TimesLedger Newspapers A follow-up report on Rikers Island said the prison complex can be closed before the 10-year timeline Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last year with a few additional amendments to the p…
See this story at TimesLedger.com . By Ed Konecnik TimesLedger Newspapers While strolling through Central Park near Bethesda Fountain last Sunday, I was drawn to the strains of songs of the 1950s being performed by a group of gentlemen who call themselves Cove…
See this story at TimesLedger.com . By Zach Gewelb TimesLedger Newspapers After a 6-2 start, the St. John’s men’s lacrosse team has dropped three consecutive games, including a closely contested 11-10 overtime loss at home to Marquette last Friday.…
See this story at TimesLedger.com . By Naeisha Rose TimesLedger Newspapers Mayor Bill de Blasio toured the recently renovated Ocean Bay Bayside Houses Tuesday in Far Rockaway, which featured new kitchens and bathrooms, calling it a model for the rest of the NY…
See this story at TimesLedger.com . By Mark Hallum TimesLedger Newspapers Long Island Rail Road President Patrick Nowakowski announced Thursday he will be stepping down on April 13, just weeks after a state report claimed commuter service was at its lowest per…
See this story at TimesLedger.com . By Naeisha Rose TimesLedger Newspapers U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-Jackson Heights) held a town hall at East Elmhurst Community Library Saturday where community members raised their concerns about gun reform in Congress. Fol…
See this story at TimesLedger.com . By Mark Hallum TimesLedger Newspapers The Amazon Prime original series “The Tick” joined other hit TV shows by choosing Bell Boulevard as the scene for a filming destination. With the show entering its second sea…
See this story at TimesLedger.com . By Greater Astoria Historical Society TimesLedger Newspapers In conjunction with the Greater Astoria Historical Society, TimesLedger Newspapers presents noteworthy events in the borough’s history. This is the way it wa…
See this story at TimesLedger.com . By Tammy Scileppi TimesLedger Newspapers If you happen to be a total sap and a hopeless romantic, you’re probably thinking, “Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, it doesn’t mean it can’t be V…