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.
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Council pushes feds to back St. Albans VA
City Hall is joining veterans to seek a better hospital in St. Albans.
UFT and NAACP sue city over school phase-outs
The fate of Jamaica and Beach Channel High Schools has taken another twist as the teacher’s union has filed a lawsuit to save the troubled schools.
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.
Murder cases take heavy toll
More than 40 people lost their lives to violence in southeast Queens in 2010. The authorities and the victims’ families are now trying to make sense of the senseless killings and stop the problem from getting worse.
Baisley Houses woman killed in apt.
A woman was found mutilated in her Jamaica home and investigators are trying to piece together who did it.
Cricket field open for play in Baisley Pk.
A state of the art cricket field is open for all ball players across Queens.
Shots in the Dark: Intro
The TimesLedger Newspapers has conducted an in-depth reporting series that looks back at the 2010 murders in southeast Queens. An interactive website has been created to complement the coverage found in the paper.
Boro Muslims glad to see bin Laden go
Queens Muslim worshipers say they were relieved when word came that the most wanted terrorist was killed.
City boosts security after announcement
Bin Laden’s death has heightened security in all the five boroughs.
News bittersweet for those sickened by cleanup
Victims who claim they were affected long term by the Sept. 11 attacks reflect on Osama bin Laden’s demise.
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.
Sikhs protest peacefully at Rich Hill temple
The atmosphere where two feuding groups clashed with weapons over an internal political matter changed a week later as worshipers prayed for peace.
Walcott instills work ethic in Hollis students
The new schools chancellor made a trip to his former middle school to encourage the youth to have a strong education.
Women honored for contributions to Queens
A group that is dedicated to empowering women honors the boro’s most famous female elected official.
SE Queens sewer upgrades done
The city has finished work on a project that aims to curb flooding in hard hit areas in Jamaica and St. Albans.
Dozen caught smuggling cigarettes
The Queens DA has nabbed several suspects who are allegedly involved with massive schemes involving untaxed cigarettes.
Janitor guilty of fatally shooting his Rosedale boss
Justice has come to a Queens family whose hard-working patriarch was killed in a revenge fueled shooting spree.
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.
CB 12 chairwoman loses her post
The head of southeast Queens’s community board was unexpectedly removed by a city councilman.