One of the most long running and successful arts groups in southeast Queens aims to bring their influence to the youth in the area with a new school.
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City gives St. Mary’s go-ahead on expansion
The administrators of a children’s hospital in Bayside have one a major battle in their pursuit to expand their facility.
Jamaica man charged in parking attack
The authorities say a Jamaica man viciously attacked a petite woman and put her in the hospital over a parking spot. He is contending it was in self-defense.
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.
Cricket returns to SE Queens
Athletes who take part in one of the fastest growing in Queens will have some fancy new facilities to test their game.
Stanners mourn loss of longtime teacher
The Archbishop Molloy community looks back at the legacy of Brother Declan Murray.
Malcolm X’s daugher arrested in Queens ID theft
The authorities say the youngest girl of Malcolm X undermined a family friend’s trust and stole thousands from her.
Brush with glory
A St. Albans priest has been exploring his roots and faith with the help of a brush and canvas.
Cops nab 62 in major drug ring bust
Dozens of alleged drug dealers were rounded up by Queens authorities as part of a massive undercover operation.
DEP declogs SE Queens sewers
The city has a new way to treat the constant flooding problems in Springfield Gardens.
City cuts close Originals day care
A longtime Jamaica center for kids was shutdown due to its high cost that the city could not pay for.
Elderly man’s body found at Laurelton fire
A three alarm blaze in Queens may not have yielded any civilian deaths but the authorities did make a shocking discovery.
Lunar New Year parade celebrates Qns. diversity
The Flushing Lunar New Year Parade may showcase Chinese and Korean heritage, but that does not mean people of other backgrounds did not enjoy the fun.
Rochdale coach sexually abused kids: DA
The authorities say a man entrusted with teaching kids the ins and outs of baseball took advantage of them in his home.
Bill would ice bad landlords
The city’s public advocate wants to turn the heat on landlords who don’t provide their tenants with basic needs during the winter.
FDNY must boost its diversity: Comrie
A New York City Councilman has a plan to bring more minorities to the city’s bravest.
Dershowitz aruges to overturn Malakov conviction
Prosecutors and the famed OJ Simpson attorney squared off before a panel of judges over the inner workings of the Malakov murder trial.
Addisleigh Park recognized as landmark
The hometown to some of the most pioneering black artists, activists and athletes is now a New York City historical district.
Wills vows action to save schools
It’s down to the final countdown for southeast Queens schools that are set for the chopping block.
Comrie, Van Bramer fight for library funding
Two Council members say Queens is not getting its fair share of the pie when it comes to financing the borough’s libraries. Now they are finding a new way to get that money back.