The teen beauty pageant winner brought her fight against childhood obesity to Queens and learned some new dance moves from young fans.
CB 12 chairwoman loses her post
The head of southeast Queens’s community board was unexpectedly removed by a city councilman.
Little hope for Jamaica High closure reversal
Despite a new school’s chancellor, supporters of a doomed Queens institution are not holding out hope for a future.
JFK expansion would hurt bay: Ecowatchers
Environmentalists at Jamaica Bay are fighting a proposal that they say would take away more marshland from the ecosystem.
Comrie targets Happy Meal toys
A Queens politician whose personal battles against obesity have been in the spotlight in the past wants to keep children from leading unhealthy eating habits by targeting fun incentives for fast food.
CB 12 district manager hospitalized after crash
The district manager for southeast Queens’s community board is recuperating from serious injuries she sustained in an auto accident.
Scholarship honors 9-11 responder who loved art
A Queens officer who died unexpectedly of natural causes always cherished his roots, according to his mother. Now she is honoring his memory by helping a future generation.
City wants to study drop in JFK’s cargo
Less goods were brought into JFK Airport over the last couple of years, and the city’s Economic Development Corporation wants to get to the bottom of it.
City planning supports rezone of Jamaica
The plan to save the character of South Jamaica is one step closer to reality.
Queens teacher tells story of rescuing son
A mother who went the distance to get back her kidnapped boy tells her story to the 113th Precinct’s community council.
City axes another Queens school
The third of four southeast Queens schools was given the ax despite parent protests.
MediSys begins review after scandal
Jamaica Hospital is turning to an attorney with years of experience to review its protocol following a restructuring of its administration.
Population shrinks in SE Queens
Leaders are disputing the U.S. Census’s survey that says people moved out of Queens in huge numbers.
Teens nabbed in murder of Hollis woman
A group of youngsters are responsible for the death of a woman who was mugged with her husband on a Queens block, police said.
Holi! Parade makes a splash in Rich Hill
Queens Hindu worshipers and visitors painted the town red, purple, green and other colors as part of the annual tradition in Smokey Oval Park.
Rochdale Little League season canceled
The coach who is accused of taking advantage of his teen players has affected the team schedule this year.
Jamaica led state in ’09 foreclosure filings
A new report released by the state comptroller’s office paints a new picture on the foreclosure crisis and its effect on Queens.
Man dies in Hollis road rage incident
Police are investigating a Queens shooting that may have started from an argument on the road.
Three muggers kill young wife
A woman who was at the wrong place at the wrong time with her husband was shot during a robbery near the couple’s home, police said.
Filmmaker explores Jamaica revitalization
An out of state director discovered the beauty and strength of downtown Jamaica. His vision made its premiere at the neighborhood’s library.