A bale of reptiles from nearby Jamaica Bay not only caused a minor annoyance for planes at the airport, it also served as comedic fodder on the Web.
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City geese cooked by airspace clearing plan
A new plan by the city’s Dept. of Environmental Protection aims to keep pilots more safe and feed needy families, just not in New York.
Veteran’s home gets helping hand
Staff Sgt. Winston Weston served our country for more than three decades and the southeast Queens community he has called home is paying back the favor.
Jamaica outlet to use haute couture to fight autism
A new Jamaica store is giving customers the chance to stay chic and is helping needy children at the same time.
Middle Village honors Slocum victims, 9/11 heroes
The Slocum shipwreck of the early 20th Century and the September 11th attacks had a lot in common despite the gap of nearly a century. A Queens historical group paid tribute to both events to keep those affected alive in the memory of the community.
Astoria street renamed for popular sanitation worker
Frank Justich was more than just the man who collected trash from an Astoria street, he was a valued community member. Those residents came out to pay tribute to the later city worker at the site where he died.
‘Ruler on Ice’ cuts through to win Belmont
Bad weather and the lack of a Triple Crown match didn’t stop fans from enjoying an upset win at the Belmont Stakes.
York students over the moon at graduation
The 2011 graduating class of York College celebrated the end of their academic life with some lessons from a New Yorker who aimed high and never looked back.
Architecture firm moves to Jamaica
Graf & Lewent has made its mark in its new Queens home.
New media center opens to fanfare at August Martin
One of a southeast Queens school’s most popular program is getting a major upgrade thank to one of the last gifts from a late city councilman.
Mysterious death leaves child motherless
For the family of Demika Moore, her death in July culminated a long string of events that started from a tragic accident. Now they are pleading for anyone to help them find the killer responsible so they can fill the void in their hearts.
Cricket field open for play in Baisley Pk.
A state of the art cricket field is open for all ball players across Queens.
Jamaica street named for fallen cop
The family of a 113th Precinct officer killed in the line of duty celebrated the 30th anniversary of his death by making sure his memory stays alive for generations.
Women honored for contributions to Queens
A group that is dedicated to empowering women honors the boro’s most famous female elected official.
Miss America visits Hollis to promote healthy habits
The teen beauty pageant winner brought her fight against childhood obesity to Queens and learned some new dance moves from young fans.
Scholarship honors 9-11 responder who loved art
A Queens officer who died unexpectedly of natural causes always cherished his roots, according to his mother. Now she is honoring his memory by helping a future generation.
Queens teacher tells story of rescuing son
A mother who went the distance to get back her kidnapped boy tells her story to the 113th Precinct’s community council.
Holi! Parade makes a splash in Rich Hill
Queens Hindu worshipers and visitors painted the town red, purple, green and other colors as part of the annual tradition in Smokey Oval Park.
Filmmaker explores Jamaica revitalization
An out of state director discovered the beauty and strength of downtown Jamaica. His vision made its premiere at the neighborhood’s library.
Community praises Carol Hunt
After more than a decade of hard work, a volunteer who helped seniors in southeast Queens has retired. Those elders she assisted as well as colleagues paid tribute to her work with a major gala celebration.