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Suspect, 23, arrested in two Far Rock rapes
Two sexual assaults in the Rockaways galvanized the community as the police raced to catch the culprit
S. Ozone Park sergeant killed in Afghanistan
The war in Afghanistan claimed the life of a beloved Queens member.
Two girls die in St. Albans collision
A deadly crash in St. Albans took the lives of young foster children.
Pre-sentencing begins in case of Seminerio
Lies, deception and extortion were just some of the secret details revealed during a hearing against disgraced politician Anthony Seminerio.
Officials want to boost Farmers Blvd biz
Farmers Boulevard may not be Times Square, but southeast Queens entrepreneurs say it could be the borough’s new hotspot with some work.
Miller’s murder a rallying cry for mourners
The family and friends of Kevin Miller gathered one last time to say good-bye to the slain 13-year-old.
Smith’s anti-crime grant effort begins
Kevin Miller’s death has pushed state leaders to enact new laws to crack down on crime.
Cops nab second teen in 13-yr-old’s death
As the family of Kevin Miller buried their loved one, investigators made progress into the investigation into the teen’s murder.
Granny beater busted in court
Jack Rhodes seriously injured two senior citizens and after two trials finally paid for his crimes.
Murder spurs calls to curtail violence
The southeast Queens community has had enough against youth violence and rallied to stop it following the murder of a 13-year-old.
NYHQ spells out swine flu prevention
Queens’s top physicians give their tips on how to beat the swine flu.
Nunes formally concedes to White
The Primary day limbo for the Council District 28 ends.
Boro terror suspect in court
The FBI’s raids in Flushing have led to the arrest and indictment of a 24-year-old man who they say plotted to bomb New York.
Flushing imam out on bail after indictment
While the Feds continue to investigate a suspected terrorist in Colorado, the Flushing imam who was in contact with him is released on bail.
Judge deems Borukhova abusive mom
Mazoltuv Borukhova’s rights over her daughter continue to deteriorate as she serves her life sentence in prison.
Borough Dems defend guv
After word leaked that President Obama apparently urged David Paterson not to seek another term, Queens leaders came to the governor’s defense.
Pizzeria family mourns slain son
A close knit Ozone Park family is reeling after their son was murdered during a push-in robbery.
Council incumbent faces stiff challenge from upstart
A near stalemate in one of the 2009 New York Democratic Primary races could create a problem for a longtime City Councilman seeking to retain his seat.
St. John’s kid arrested for online threat: DA
A Facebook posting by a St. John’s University student scared students and prompted police action when the 18-year-old claimed he was going to shoot up the campus, according to authorities.