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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NewspapersCollege adviser Nicole Caruso has announced that the Hillcrest High School’s class of 2018 earned over $2 million in institutional and private scholarships, including full scholarships to NYU and Howard University. Overall, she…
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…