This November’s election for Assembly District 37 is practically a formality. Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan (D), who has been in office representing a large portion of Western Queens since 1984, faces a contender who has run against her twice before and […]
Oct. 12, By Christian Murray
Captain Brian Hennessy, the commanding officer of the 108 Police Precinct, aims to forge closer ties with the community.
Earlier this month, he started a new initiative called “Community Friday,” where he and a group of officers (many off duty) go to a neighborhood to clean graffiti,…
Oct. 12, By Christian Murray
Less than 48 hours after a hit-and-run incident on Queens Blvd, community leaders held a rally calling on the public for tips to find out who was responsible.
The rally was held at the intersection of 60th Street and Queens Blvd at the scene where an unidentified Hispanic man in his 30s was struck by a dark-colored Ford SUV around 1:30 a.m.…
Oct. 10, By Michael Florio
A Brooklyn man was arrested Thursday for allegedly killing a man outside a Woodside party hall in July.
Jorge Navarro, 20, was arrested in connection to the July 26th death of Eduardo Rojas, who was killed after being struck in the head.…
Oct. 9, By Michael Florio
Another pedestrian has fallen victim to a hit-and-run in Woodside.
A 20-to-30 year old male was struck in the early hours today while crossing the intersection at Queens Blvd and 60th Street.
A dark colored SUV was traveling westbound along Queens Blvd when it struck the victim at about 1:30 am,…
Oct. 9, By Christian Murray
Sunnyside Gardens, the planned community designed by Clarence Stein and Henry Wright, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this month.
To mark the occasion, the Greater Astoria Historical Society will be presenting “Sunnyside Gardens at 90,” which will feature a series of photographs of the gardens over the decades as well a presentation by local historian Jeffrey Kroessler and architect Laura Heim.…
Oct. 8, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer said today that he is firmly opposed to building over the Sunnyside Yards.
Van Bramer made the statement in response to Community Board 2 Chairman Joe Conley’s call last Thursday for a study to determine whether it would be feasible to build over a section of the yards,…
Oct. 8, By Christian Murra
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Call him the 21st Century version of Willie Sutton or John Dillinger.
The police are searching for a man who has robbed eight Queens banks—and attempted to rob two others—in the past 2 1/2 years.…
Oct. 7, By Christian Murray
It’s time to get out the lederhosen and the Bavarian hats.
The Skillman Project, a group of bars and restaurants located on Skillman Avenue, is hosting its 3rd annual Oktoberfest this Saturday.
There are eight bars/restaurants participating in the event—and attendees will be offered $3 beers until late.…
Oct. 6, By Kim Brown
Jim Dawson has sold out shows at the Bitter End, been signed by RCA Records and written a song recorded by Sesame Street’s Elmo.
This Thursday he’s playing at The Globe Tavern’s Open Mic night on Skillman Avenue.…