Police say they nabbed the man responsible for killing a deli worker who was trying to help his brother during a robbery.
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Sanders condemns violence after deli murder
In light of a murder of a deli worker, a city councilman is pushing for reform.
Ozone Park girl hit by car put in coma
A little girl is fighting for her life after getting struck by a car.
BOE fires director over Bell/Wills ballot mixup
A series of mistakes made in this year’s ballots have cost the city’s head of the Board of Elections his job.
State takes action to protect boro homeowners
Two new foreclosure initiatives have been created to combat the growing carelessness in the housing courts.
Sanders urges end to violence
The murder of a helpless deli owner has pushed local leaders to put a call to end violence in southeast Queens.
Slater pleads in JetBlue chute escape
He made headlines for his ultimate act of defiance against his bosses, but now a former flight attendant is taking the high road.
Cabbie stab suspect released on bail: DA
The man accused of slashing a Queens cab driver was released from custody but was not yet out of the clear.
Survivors spread hope at boro walk
Queens Boulevard turned pink to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Two men shot dead in St. Albans
A pair of murders that took place within hours of each other has startled southeast Queens.
DEP hopes oysters clean bay
The city is turning to the tiniest of workers to help save Jamaica Bay’s ecosystem.
Jamaica factory set to shut
The sweet time has ended for a community staple in southeast Queens.
Man killed, woman injured in car shooting
In the second time in nearly as many weeks, a pair were shot at while in their vehicle in Queens.
FDNY testing go-slow plan at Qns. firehouses
The city is testing out a new system on how it deploys firefighters, but not everyone is happy about it.
Hospital closings bill now law
A new law changes the way New York handles hospitals that are on their last breath.
Hero pilot lands jet at JFK after mishap
A quick thinking pilot saved dozens of passengers during an emergency landing at JFK Airport.
Mayor looks to roofs to stem sewer overflows
The city is exploring a new eco-friendly method to solving Queens’s flooding problem.
Sign hospital bill, boro pols urge guv
Two Queens leaders are urging Gov. Paterson to help the medical needs of the state with a new bill.
Police investigate shooting
A Brookville neighborhood was blocked off for hours while the police searched for a killer.
Borukhova decision appealed
The authorities are fighting back accusations that the trial against Mazoltuv Borukhova was unfair.