Qns. Village man murdered in drive-by shooting

In what is becoming a too common scene on the streets of southeast Queens, a reveler was killed while participating in a large summer party.

Peace activists rally from Jamaica to City Hall

Activists in Queens have had enough with the increase in violent crime in their communities and took to the streets to have the city’s leaders do something about it.

Councilman Thomas White dies

Southeast Queens lost one of its longest serving leaders Friday.

Calls for tolerance follow anti-Muslim attack

After a Jamaica cab driver was allegedly stabbed for being a Muslim, the city’s top officials came together to support him and stop similar incidents from happening again.

Judge issues restraining order against teacher firings

The situation between a group of charter school teachers who say they were wrongfully fired and their administrators heated up as a state judge weighed in on the controversial layoffs.

DOT to take Jamaica buildings for road rehab

The city’s plans to improve downtown Jamaica may include the use of eminent domain.

Fire near Jamaica station cripples LIRR

An accident may have slowed the LIRR to a crawl, but administrators say new upgrades could help in the near future.

Slain marine remembered by family, loved ones

The family and friends of a Hollis soldier gathered to remember his sacrifice one year later.

Park activist says no to Brookville party

A volunteer caretaker is pleading with the city to make sure a mess at a southeast Queens park does not repeat for the second year in a row.

Botanical Gardens names tree for boro Boy Scouts leader

William DeCota always went the distance to help his friends and family, according to colleagues. Now those friends are returning the favor with a green gift.