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Firefighters are shown battling a one-alarm fire that broke out inside this commercial building on 55th Street between Grand and Flushing avenues in Maspeth at around 6:35 a.m. Tuesday morning, Dec. 2. No injuries were reported. Hazardous materials specialists were later called to the scene to remove chemicals stored inside the structure. (photo: Joseph Epstein) More ... Police investigated the death of a man who was discovered by residents floating in waters off of Hamilton Beach Park in Howard Beach on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27, it was reported. He was later identified by law enforcement sources as Peter Sutherland, 65, who had been recently reported missing to the 102nd Precinct. More ... Over 500 meals were served as the the Kiwanis Club of Glendale held its 23rd Annual Pancake Breakfast last Sunday, Nov. 30, at St. Pancras School in Glendale. As noted, proceeds from the event will benefit children in the community. Pictured are Kiwanians and members of the Key Club at Grover Cleveland High School, which is sponsored by the Glendale Kiwanis Club, who joined in making the fund-raiser a success. (photo: Allen Epstein) More ... Small businesses in New York City saw a nearly 40 percent drop in the number of Small Business Administration guaranteed loans they received in 2008 as compared to a year ago, according to data released by Rep. More ... Capt. Nancy Barry (at center), commanding officer of Public Service Area 9 of the NYPD's Housing Bureau, was honored during the annual housing police luncheon, held at the Long Island City Library on 21st Street. Among those on hand were Queens/Brooklyn Housing Bureau Police Inspector James McNamara, Patrol Borough Queens North commander Assistant Chief Diana Pizzuti and Juanita Braithwaite, president of the PSA 9 Community Council. More ... Progress on the construction of a new park at the former Elmhurst gas tanks site will be the focus of a presentation scheduled for Community Board 5's Dec. 10 meeting in Glendale. As announced by District Manager Gary Giordano, the session will start at the special time of 7 p.m. More ... Local legislators and city officials toured on Monday, Dec. 1 a Bushwick apartment house renovated through a citywide initiative launched last year to rehabilitate multi-family dwellings with the most serious housing code violations. More ... Firefighters were on the scene of a one-alarm fire that broke out inside a laundromat in Ridgewood last Sunday morning, Nov. 23, it was reported. According to FDNY sources, the incident occurred at around 10:10 a.m. with flames breaking out inside ducts at the laundry facility on Forest Avenue near 68th Road. Members of Engine companies 271, 286 and 291; Ladder companies 135 and 140 and Battalion 28 responded to the scene and brought the fire under control at around 10:30 a.m., a Fire Department spokesperson said. (photo: Joseph Epstein) More ... The site for a proposed new high school in Maspeth drew sharply varying opinions, as a who's who of local pols and community activists heard the Department of Education unveil their next five-year plan to Community More ... Locals attending the Monday, Nov. 24 Citizens for a Better Ridgewood meeting were advised to be extremely vigilant about their surroundings in light of a growing number of robberies plaguing the area. P.O. Thomas Bell of the 104th Precinct of the Community Affairs Unit warned residents at the St. More ... Flames damaged the basement of this Corona home during a one-alarm fire last Friday afternoon, Nov. 28, FDNY sources said. Reportedly, the blaze broke out at around 1:20 p.m. at the home located near the intersection of 99th Street and 42nd Avenue. Members of Engine companies 287, 289, 316 and 324; Ladder companies 129, 138 and 154; Squad Company 288; and Battalions 9 and 46, under the direction of Division 14, responded to the scene along with officers from the 110th Precinct and EMS units. No injuries were reported. (photo: Joseph Epstein) More ... Looking to spread Thanksgiving cheer, members of the Stephen Street Neighborhood Association gave away baskets of food to five lucky families in the Ridgewood area last Sunday, Nov. 23. As noted, the families were chosen at random by the civic group in an effort to bring people in the neighborhood together. Some of the members of the organization, including President Carlos Gonzalez, Vice President Kathy Valle and association members Briana Ayala, Jesus Alvarado, Maritza Davila, Ariel Oriel, Jaime Ortiz and Juan Paredes, are shown presenting a food basket to one local family. More ... New legislation has been introduced that would prohibit the city from purchasing bottled water and water coolers for government offices and city agencies. More than 30 cities across the country have taken steps to reduce spending on bottled water, including San Francisco, which last year prohibited spending city funds on bottled water. More ... City Council Member Peter F. Vallone Jr. recently chaired a joint hearing of the Public Safety and Finance committees on proposed NYPD staffing reductions that will eliminate the entire 2009 January Academy class to save $36 million in More ... One woman was hospitalized with injuries suffered after a one-alarm fire broke out inside her Brooklyn home last Sunday evening, Nov. 23, it was reported. According to Fire Department sources, the blaze started at around 6:35 p.m. in the rear of the second floor of a home on Hart Street near Throop Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant. On the scene were members of Engine companies 214, 216, 217, 230 and 235; Ladder companies 102, 108, 111 and 119; Squad Company 252; Rescue 2; and Battalions 35 and 57, under the direction of Division 11, and officers from the 79th Precinct and EMS units. The woman's injuries were not considered life-threatening, an FDNY spokesperson said. Using two hose lines, it was reported, the blaze was brought under control at around 7:15 p.m. (photo: Allen Epstein) More ... The Department of Buildings is developing a citywide worker safety campaign aimed at urging construction workers to use their safety harnesses and lifelines at all times while working on a job site, More ... Riders on the F line are being asked to rate the line's progress on Rider Report Cards since the initial round of report cards was distributed in July 2007. The report cards are being distributed to riders during the morning rush hours from Tuesday, Dec. 2 through Friday, Dec. 5. More ... A "Doorbuster Bill" for New York City that would protect shoppers and store staff from dangerous shopping frenzies by mandating appropriate security measures and holding retailers accountable when people are injured is being More ... New York's long-term enforcement plan to reduce the adverse health impacts associated with smoke-spewing and idling diesel trucks and buses has been stepped up, according to Gov. David A. Paterson. Additionally, Paterson announced that beginning Jan. More ... Nobody was reportedly injured after a fire broke out on the second floor of a sevenstory apartment building in Forest Hills last Monday afternoon, Nov. 24. Fire Department sources said the incident occurred at around 4:20 p.m. at the sevenstory structure near the intersection of 67th Drive and Yellowstone Boulevard. Members of Engine companies 287, 289, 305 and 324; Ladder companies 136, 138 and 151; Squad Company 288; Rescue 4; and Battalions 46 and 52 responded to the scene under the direction of Division 14. Officers from the 112th Precinct and EMS units also provided assistance. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control using one hose line, a Fire Department source said. (photo: Allen Epstein) More ... Subway Changes The MTA has scheduled a number of service changes for several subway lines throughout the city due to construction work. These service advisories are current as of Wednesday, Dec. 3. Last minute changes to service and operating schedules may be made due to weather-related conditions or emergency repairs. More ... Street Cleaning Suspensions In observance of the Christian holy feast of the Immaculate Conception, alternate-side-of-thestreet parking regulations will be suspended on Monday, Dec. 8. Meter regulations, however, will be in effect citywide. More ... The Woodhaven Residents' Block Association recently celebrated its continuing efforts as the "Guardian of Woodhaven" and awarded several honorees during the WRBA's 37th Anniversary Dinner Dance. As shown, presentations were made to honorees City Council Member Anthony Como, Chief Master Sgt. Jose L. Silveira of the USAF ROTC at Franklin K. Lane High School and Ignazio Terranova of the city Department of Sanitation, Among those joining them for a photo were Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer, WRBA President Vance Barbour, Walter Roundtree from the office of the New York City Comptroller and Maria Thomson, executive director of the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation/Woodhaven Business Improvement District and past president of the WRBA, who served as presenter. More ... In recognition of his service on behalf of veterans throughout his career, State Sen. Serphin Maltese (at left) received an award from the New York State American Legion. Maltese, a Korean War veteran, is pictured with American Legion Legislative Chairman Dennis Dubin (at center), and Gene Burch, Maltese's veterans liaison. More ... The four Students of the Month for October were honored at Martin Luther High School in Maspeth. As noted, the students are nominated by their teachers, evaluated by a committee and subsequently selected by the entire faculty. As shown from left, the four included: Junior Tara Walters, Freshman Raven Velastegui, Senior Jonathan Hibrea and Sophomore Diana Aviles. More ... Holiday shoppers using the V Line between Queens and Lower Manhattan will be treated to a trip back in time as MTA New York City Transit runs a "Nostalgia Train" on Sundays during the holiday season. More ... Christ the King Regional High School in Middle Village recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Sr. Mary Ann Kollmer (at left) and the 60th Anniversary of Sr. Veronica Byrne (ar right). They are pictured with Peter Mannarino, principal of Christ the King Regional High School. More ... |
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