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24th Assembly Endorsement --In the special election race to replace Assemblyman Mark Weprin, who stepped down from his post after winning a seat on the City Council, two familiar candidates will face of next Tuesday. [continue]
Silver’s Trump Card: Rep Aids Dad's Visa To See Slain Daughter -- The father of the woman slain in a brutal Flushing murder last week will have the chance to come to the United States for his daughter's funeral, thanks to a local Congressman. [continue] Poletti Lights Go Out, Vallone Hails Victory -- Nearly a decade after community activists filed a lawsuit calling for the close of Charles Poletti Power Plant, one of the city’s most polluted power plants permanently halted operation on Jan. 31. [continue] Vantage Faces Cuomo On Harassment Claims -- Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is suing landlord Vantage Proprieties based on allegations the group harasses tenants in efforts to free up rent-controlled apartments... [continue] Avella Mulls Challenge To Padavan -- Democrats may have found themselves a big name challenger to State Sen. Frank Padavan (R-Bellerose) in November, but do they want him? [continue] Senate Will Consider Move On Monserrate -- Democrats may have found themselves a big name challenger to State Sen. Frank Padavan (R-Bellerose) in November, but do they want him? [continue] FDNY Hands Volunteers Pink Slips -- In a controversial decision, the FDNY has “booted” all of the city’s volunteer ambulance corps from its 911 emergency response system... [continue] Plan Set Up To Watch Birds Near Waste Site -- U.S. Reps Gary Ackerman (D-Bayside) and Joe Crowley (D-Jackson Heights) have reached an accord with the Federal Aviation Administration to address concerns about potential bird strikes around a $125 million waste transfer station near LaGuardia Airport. [continue] Mayor Outlines Personal Finance Aid -- Mayor Mike Bloomberg came to the new Frank Sinatra High School for the Arts in Astoria Wednesday to give his annual State of the City address...[continue]Immigrant Role Key To City’s Economy -- As Washington gets ready to grapple with immigration reform legislation, New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report showing how immigration has been vital to New York City’s economy and growth in the past two decades...[continue] Markey Slams OTB’s Expansion Solution -- New York City OTB’s proposition to add as many as 1,300 betting kiosks citywide, and about 260 throughout Queens...[continue] Down On Their Luck, But Help Has Arrived -- Moved by the misfortunes of the Brigante family, Mitchell Kersch selected them to be the winners of the Major Homes free remodeling contest...[continue]Albany Talks Ethics, Gov. Eyes Veto --The newly proposed ethics reforms for the State Senate and Assembly could have meant a huge penalty for a Queens Assemblyman...[continue] Hate Crime Charges Filed In Gay Bash --Two Queens men have been indicted on hate crime charges stemming from their brutal attack and robbery of an openly gay man in College Point last October...[continue] A Day Of Service In Queens --Across the nation, Americans spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day volunteering to pay homage to the late Civil Rights leader on what has been deemed "a national day of service"...[continue] Idling Trains Lead To Political Action --Complaints from Middle Village residents about freight train engines idling on tracks during late night and early morning hours have local elected officials considering legislation to deal with the problem...[continue] Pedestrian Injuries Eyed --Some 30 percent of patients treated at Elmhurst Hospital are pedestrians injured in traffic accidents...[continue] |
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