Cops hunt for a Molotov cocktail throwing suspect in Jamaica as religious leaders stand in solidarity against hate.
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A Queens councilman may be mum about his political future but a mysterious group is already giving him some support.
Sister wants justice to heal
After more than a year of looking for answers, the family of a slain Queens Village father tries to come together and honor his life by keeping his son’s spirits high.
Gangs change street culture
The prevalence of gangs and illegal weapons has damaged the sense of safety in southeast Queens over the last couple of years. Although it has driven many to fear for their lives, it has also prompted some groups to take action and curb the violence.
Tea Party co-founder arrested on gun charge
Investigators say a Tea Party head was going around NYC with an unlicensed gun.
Police look for clues in death of Baisley Houses man
The authorities have no leads in their investigation of a homicide of a man who was shot in a place they say has a shady past.
Jamaica teacher charged with having affair with student
A Qns. middle school teacher has been accused of taking advantage of one of his teen students.
Sanders’s staffers fight sex assault with group
As police continue to hunt the man who they say is responsible for a string of sex attacks, a local politician is doing what he can to curb the community’s fear.
Huntley associates charged with bilking state funds
State Sen. Huntley’s non-profit and some of her closest confidants are in trouble with the state.
No blizzard snafus this year: City
The Dept. of Sanitation is promising this winter they won’t leave residents out in the cold when it comes to street plows.
Avella blasts city over resources at Jamaica High
A state senator says the remainder of Jamaica High School’s student body is being unnecessarily undermined by the city.
Qns family set adrift after father detained
A Queens family is pleading for the return of their father since he’s been held for nine months with no charges.
Fiancée waiting after judge calls for detective’s badge
Sean Bell’s high school sweetheart wants the city’s top cop to act on the recommendation of an NYPD judge and terminate the man who started the 50-shot barrage that rocked southeast Queens.
Judge recommends Bell cop be terminated
An NYPD judge says Gescard Isnora acted recklessly when he fired at Sean Bell.
Forestdale couple released from jail
The couple that ran off with their 8 kids from a Qns foster home get a small sentence for their crime.
City offers financial help to SE Qns. homebuyers
A city initiative aims to counter the large number of foreclosures in SE Qns and provide homes to needy residents.
OWS rallies Queens for fight against city
Occupy Wall Street’s impact has come to Queens and protesters want others to join their cause.
City responds to SE Queens flooding
Residents who have had to deal with rising water tables in their homes are fed up with DEP’s response to the problem.
Sutphin LIRR gets new, safe cab stand
The city’s taxi chief has introduced a new way that Jamaica commuters could use to get home.
Queens landlord kills tenant with machete: Cops
An alleged dispute over rent ended fatally for a man and a woman in Jamaica, police said.