Steven Slater, the infamous flight attendant who made a daring escape following a fight with a passenger, mulls an alternative to prison.
Qns. Village man murdered in drive-by shooting
In what is becoming a too common scene on the streets of southeast Queens, a reveler was killed while participating in a large summer party.
Peace activists rally from Jamaica to City Hall
Activists in Queens have had enough with the increase in violent crime in their communities and took to the streets to have the city’s leaders do something about it.
Councilman Thomas White dies
Southeast Queens lost one of its longest serving leaders Friday.
Calls for tolerance follow anti-Muslim attack
After a Jamaica cab driver was allegedly stabbed for being a Muslim, the city’s top officials came together to support him and stop similar incidents from happening again.
Judge issues restraining order against teacher firings
The situation between a group of charter school teachers who say they were wrongfully fired and their administrators heated up as a state judge weighed in on the controversial layoffs.
DOT to take Jamaica buildings for road rehab
The city’s plans to improve downtown Jamaica may include the use of eminent domain.
Fire near Jamaica station cripples LIRR
An accident may have slowed the LIRR to a crawl, but administrators say new upgrades could help in the near future.
Slain marine remembered by family, loved ones
The family and friends of a Hollis soldier gathered to remember his sacrifice one year later.
Park activist says no to Brookville party
A volunteer caretaker is pleading with the city to make sure a mess at a southeast Queens park does not repeat for the second year in a row.
Botanical Gardens names tree for Boy Scouts leader
William DeCota always went the distance to help his friends and family, according to colleagues. Now those friends are returning the favor with a green gift.
DEP to clean up Jamaica Bay odors
The latest effort to help the environmentally sensitive ecosystem at Jamaica Bay will help clean out the stink for near by residents.
Huntley finds strength after she gets threat
A race between to Democrats in southeast Queens weeks before the primary has gotten hotter with threats, endorsements and much more.
“Good News” goes on tour
For years, singer Shiloh Brown said that Gospel music has inspired him artistically. After years of performing, he will bring that inspiration to audiences around the nation.
Boro flight attendant makes grand exit: DA
Steven Slater’s alleged stunt on a JetBlue airplane has been turned him into a criminal in the eyes of the authorities but a hero to working class employees around the country.
Cops to crack down on large parties
A string of killings has prompted the NYPD to tackle crime in a new fashion.
PA approves Delta face-lift
A mega upgrade is set for JFK Airport that will improve flights for both passengers and Delta airlines.
Boyfriend charged with murder in Spring Gdns. fire
Charges against the man accused of leaving his girlfriend to burn to death were upgraded after investigators discovered more evidence in the case.
Mary Immaculate site a finalist for new cancer center
A new health option may be on its way to southeast Queens.
Two guilty in planned JFK bombing
Half of the group that threatened to blow up JFK and parts of Queens were convicted for their failed plot.