The city wants to mandate sick days for workers across the five boroughs, but Brooklyn business owners think the government is going about it all wrong.
Cyclones go ‘Backman’ the future
The Cyclones go to another Amzain for their quest for their long sought after championship.
The truth behind the F’n lie
The F train was supposed to run in Brooklyn two weeks ago, but there was not a subway car in sight. The answer to this mystery is here.
City to remove court fence
How do you improve the look of downtown Jamaica? According to advocates, by removing a fence.
SE Qns: We’re shortchanged on health care
Residents in Jamaica have felt shafted by health officials for months, and at a meeting they let out their anger.
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Dear readers, You may be wondering if the Ivan Pereira appearing on the Brooklyn Paper Web site is me. The answer is yes. I am writing for the paper just for one week. The Brooklyn Paper is owned by the same parent company as the TimesLedger, and I was asked to write for Brooklyn for […]
Podcast: One man can make a difference
In crime stories, there are always more angles than just the information provided by the authorities.
Family remembers slain teen
Sabrina Matthews may have been mysteriously killed a year ago, but her family continues to push on with a vigil that not only honors the girl but also pushes the community to fight for justice.
Jamaica man killed ex-lover, self: Cops
A tumultuous relationship ended in a bloody tragedy for a Jamaica couple.
SE Qns. voters claim term limits last straw
Southeast Queens played a huge factor in Michael Bloomberg’s slim victory in the 2009 New York mayoral election. But why exactly did constituents decide to vote for a change?
Forest Hills Gdns. turns 100
The Forest Hills Gardens community is set to celebrate its history with a special musical performance.
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.
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An explanation on why no articles appeared last week.
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.
Preschool hosts fire safety following boy’s death
Mekhi Fingal’s death over the summer was a tragic loss. The day care center where he studied at decided to give his fellow toddlers a lesson to prevent a similar tragedy.
Podcast: Behind the scenes on gang series
Kevin Miller’s death shed a new light on the gang situation in southeast Queens.
Death haunts schools living with gangs
The shooting of an innocent 13-year-old in southeast Queens, shed light on the growing problem of teen gangs in the area.