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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.
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.
CB 12 chairwoman loses her post
The head of southeast Queens’s community board was unexpectedly removed by a city councilman.
Little hope for Jamaica High closure reversal
Despite a new school’s chancellor, supporters of a doomed Queens institution are not holding out hope for a future.
JFK expansion would hurt bay: Ecowatchers
Environmentalists at Jamaica Bay are fighting a proposal that they say would take away more marshland from the ecosystem.
Comrie targets Happy Meal toys
A Queens politician whose personal battles against obesity have been in the spotlight in the past wants to keep children from leading unhealthy eating habits by targeting fun incentives for fast food.
CB 12 district manager hospitalized after crash
The district manager for southeast Queens’s community board is recuperating from serious injuries she sustained in an auto accident.
City wants to study drop in JFK’s cargo
Less goods were brought into JFK Airport over the last couple of years, and the city’s Economic Development Corporation wants to get to the bottom of it.
City planning supports rezone of Jamaica
The plan to save the character of South Jamaica is one step closer to reality.
City axes another Queens school
The third of four southeast Queens schools was given the ax despite parent protests.
MediSys begins review after scandal
Jamaica Hospital is turning to an attorney with years of experience to review its protocol following a restructuring of its administration.
Population shrinks in SE Queens
Leaders are disputing the U.S. Census’s survey that says people moved out of Queens in huge numbers.
Teens nabbed in murder of Hollis woman
A group of youngsters are responsible for the death of a woman who was mugged with her husband on a Queens block, police said.
Rochdale Little League season canceled
The coach who is accused of taking advantage of his teen players has affected the team schedule this year.
Jamaica led state in ’09 foreclosure filings
A new report released by the state comptroller’s office paints a new picture on the foreclosure crisis and its effect on Queens.