TimesLedger photographer Christina Santucci was able record video of a massive fire that gutted a block of businesses in Richmond Hill.
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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.
Young readers come on out and meet the Mets
A group of Queens readers got a special visit from big leaguers at the Central Library’s newest zone.
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.
Same-sex couples tie the knot
The first gay marriages conducted in Queens marked a huge celebration for the borough’s homosexual community who has been fighting for this day for decades.
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.
History buff authors explore Laurelton
Two Queens women may be of completely different generations but their passion for southeast Queens brought them together to tell the story of one of its oldest neighborhoods.
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.
Central Library opens new kid science center
The Central Library in Jamaica is bringing a cool, new way for kids of all ages to learn about the ins and outs of science.
Needy pooches land at JFK on way to shelter
An animal shelter has saved more than a dozen dogs from a Puerto Rican beach where they were left for nearly dead by non caring people.
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.