The clock is ticking on the fate of one of two medical centers in the Rockaways.
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Update: Cuomo declares state of emergency in wake of Irene
The governor is preparing New York for the worst as a major hurricane works its way north.
Mayor presses Queens to gear up for Irene
As a powerful hurricane makes its way to New York City, Michael Bloomberg is urging residents to be vigilant.
Video: Richmond Hill Fire
TimesLedger photographer Christina Santucci was able record video of a massive fire that gutted a block of businesses in Richmond Hill.
Firefighters have close call fighting major blaze
A four-alarm fire destroyed a whole block of businesses in Richmond Hill but no one was seriously hurt during the long battle to put out the flames.
Runaway bull makes dash on Jamaica streets
An energetic bovine gave pedestrians in southeast Queens a run for their money when it escaped its slaughterhouse.
Sewer upgrades halted SE Qns. flooding: City
The mayor is touting the hard work of the city’s DEP in stopping flooding in the borough, however not everyone was spared the August storm’s wrath.
Jamaica Bay grant starts controversy
A grant from Wal-Mart to help Queens’s largest ecosystem is raising concerns not only from the mega store chain’s opponents but also the marshland’s most vocal advocate.
Thieves use Dunkin’ cards to steal dough: Cops
A pair of international thieves allegedly used gift cards to rake in thousands from a Queens bank.
City Comptroller’s office paints Sean Bell Center
The interns at John Liu’s office traded their calculators for a paintbrush to help spruce up an emerging southeast Queens center.
Comrie praises new Happy Meal menu
One of the nation’s largest fast food chains is changing the way it serves kids and the Queens councilman who has been fighting childhood obesity could not be any happier.
103rd cop saves flight attendant after Hawaii call
A Jamaica detective’s quick thinking actions helped to save the life of a troubled airline worker.
Comrie praises new FDNY recruitment efforts
The FDNY is making a push in areas like southeast Queens to make New York’s Bravest more diverse.
Educators lose fight to save SE Queens schools
The courts are not backing the dozens of supporters of Jamaica High School who want to see the longtime institution get a new lease on life.
Queens conducts first gay weddings
An Astoria couple that waited years for the chance to be married had their dream come true and made history at the same time.
MTA Chairman Jay Walder resigns
After nearly two years on the job, the head of New York’s public transportation announced that he will be trading the subways for international transit systems.
Quinn tours Central Library after budget restoration
The leader of New York’s City Council paid a visit to Queens’s largest library for a show of gratitude following a tough budget negotiation period.
More players ID’d in Rochdale coach sex case
The man who taught kids how to play baseball has been accused of taking advantage of more of those boys at his home by the authorities.
Queens blacks move South: Study
The city’s African American population is leaving in huge numbers for other parts of the nation, however the economic downturn is not the reason, according to experts.
VA drops private development at St. Albans site
The federal government has reversed its plans to lease part of the St. Albans VA hospital to private use, but vets said they are still not satisfied.