The controversy over the Sean Bell street renaming forced the community board that approved it to change its rules. However not everyone was not happy.
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Street to be named after Sean Bell
As the city prepares to rename the street where a bridegroom was killed by cops, southeast Queens leaders reflect on their interpretation of the change.
Sanders treats Times Square heroes to dinner
The two vendors who helped save Times Square from a major terrorist attack had their day to relish their humble heroism.
Cambria Hts. school plants tree in slain pupil’s honor
Kevin Miller’s young life was cut short by random act of gang violence. His schoolmates decided not to let his death be in vain and showed their conviction through art and symbolism.
Sewer men battle at Jamaica plant
It was the every sewer cleaner for themselves in a messy but fun competition at the Jamaica Wastewater Treatment Plant.
CB 12 says no to new shelter
A non-profit group wants to help fight homelessness in southeast Queens with a new shelter, but community leaders say their neighborhood is overrun with those transitional homes.
NYC mourns homeless hero
New Yorkers and relatives of an Guatemalan immigrant killed while saving a woman gathered to give their thanks to the hero.
Celebrating mastodons in Queens
You’d never think pre-historic animals lived in New York City, but bones from mastodons were discovered years ago in Jamaica. In honor of that rare find, the Parks Department decided to teach kids all there is to the mammoth creatures.
Mourners pay last respects to homeless hero
Hugo Alfredo Tale-Yax’s story of the Good Samaritan left to die moved not only his family but New Yorkers who felt bad for the immigrant. Many showed up at his wake to say thanks.
Homeless man killed as he stops mugging
The death of a Good Samaritan on the streets of Jamaica was made even more shocking after it was revealed that several bystanders did nothing as they watched him die.
Brown visits CB 12 to listen to residents
Crime in Queens is more than just shootings and burglaries, according to District Attorney Richard Brown. The longtime prosecutor gave southeast Queens leaders an update on his office’s work.
Controversial Rosedale strip club gets the boot
After months of protest stemming from a too hot billboard, a Rosedale gentleman’s club was shut down by a landlord.
Flushing terrorist pleads guilty
Zarein Ahmedzay showed no emotion as he admitted to planning a terror attack against New York.
Second Flushing man pleads guilty to terror plot
The government’s case against a Flushing bred group of al Qaeda suspects had another development when one of the charged plotters admitted his deeds.
St. Francis Prep takes stock one year later
In a year since St. Francis Prep experienced its swine flu epidemic, the first reported case in the U.S., the school has seen little changes. However, administrators, students and teachers say the experience made them all stronger.
Pride, support proved best Rx for afflicted student
One of the swine flu victims from St. Francis Prep High school shares her memories of being diagnosed, suffering and ultimately recovering from the disease.
Airport becomes hotel for reluctant guests
JFK Airport became a temporary home for hundreds of European tourists stranded by the volcanic ash that clouded the continent. Those left behind, however, decided to make the best of what they had.
Jamaica armory sends soldiers on their way
A National Guard station in Jamaica served as a last stop for hundreds of soldiers and their families.
Spring Gdns. locals frustrated after pipe break
A serious water main break dealt major damage to several homes in southeast Queens.
Bringing the moves to Queens
Some of the city’s best dancers took to the floor and in some cases the air for a special break dancing event in Forest Hills.