ONE-ALARM FIRE HITS RICHMOND HILL HOME
      Firefighters rushed to put out a one-alarm fire that ripped through a Richmond Hill home on Sunday afternoon, Apr. 29, FDNY sources said. Reportedly, the blaze ignited at around 3 p.m.
More ...

Bushwick Repair Shop Burned In Blaze
      Heavy smoke poured out of the entrance to a Bushwick auto body shop after a onealarm fire ignited last Thursday morning, Apr. 26, Fire Department sources said.
More ...

BRING BACK THE TRAINS
Pol’s Petition To Revive Old LIRR Line
by Robert Pozarycki
     Hoping to convince the MTA to bring a
More ...

Bike & Car Collide In Ridgewood
      A bicyclist was injured after being struck by a car at the intersection of Onderdonk Avenue and Woodbine Street in Ridgewood at 3 p.m. last Friday, Apr. 27, Fire Department sources said.
More ...

Board 5 Meets Wed. In M. V.
     The next monthly meeting of Community Board 5
More ...

WASTE OF SPACE AT WATER MEET
Few Turn Out To Voice Rate Hike Gripes
story and photos by Robert Pozarycki
     Queens residents had their chance to speak out
More ...

FINE- TUNING A WORK OF ART
Board 2 Mulls M. Wells/P.S. 1 Eatery Plans
story and photo by Sam Goldman
     A joint venture between one of Long Island
More ...

SAFER CROSSING AT BUSY CORNER
DOT Pitches Glendale Plan To CB 5 Cmte.
by Robert Pozarycki
     Seeking to address concerns voiced by residents regarding
More ...

MetroCard Vans Roll Into Qns.
Sign Up For Reduced Fare Passes
     MTA New York City Transit announced that the
More ...

VETS NEED HELP TO BUILD MOVING WALL
Groups Seek Vols For M.V. Tribute
by Robert Pozarycki
     The organizations bringing the Moving Vietnam Veterans Memo
More ...

Estate Sale For Library
Proceeds To Aid R’Wood Branch
     The Friends of the Ridgewood Library will be
More ...

Reaching Out To Property Owners On City Lien List
The Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation
     The Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation (GRRC) announ
More ...

Home Scorched By Flames In Astoria
      No residents were reportedly injured after a one-alarm fire engulfed the upper floors of an Astoria residence last Thursday afternoon, Apr. 6, it was reported.
More ...

LEGAL AID TO HELP FIGHT FORECLOSURE
Nonprofits To Provide Counseling Svcs.
     Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced his office<
More ...

‘GREEN’ TAXIS WILL SERVE BK. & QNS.
New ‘Boro’ Cabs Make Street Pickups
     Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Taxi and Limousine Commission
More ...

PUSHING FOR GEESE CONTROL AT AIRPORTS
Bill Would Expedite Avian Elimination
     After another plane departing from a New York
More ...

Assembly Bills To Aid Crime Victims
More Advocacy & Financial Help
     In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week between Apr. 22 and Apr. 28, Assemblyman Mike Miller announced that he helped to pass several measures to increase aid and assistance for crime victims and their families to better allow them to rebuild their lives.
More ...

City Council Hearings Now Airing Live On TV Network
Webcasts & Broadcasts Of Events
     City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn joined other City Council members and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment to announce that live coverage of City Council hearings are now available on New York City’s government television station, the NYC gov channel, and online at www.council.nyc.gov as of Tuesday, May 1.
More ...

Adjust Your A/ C With Cell Phone
Remote Device Can Save Energy
     As temperatures begin to climb this summer, Con Edison and ThinkEco have partnered to launch a window air conditioner program that will allow customers to use less energy, protect the environment and help maintain reliable service during times of peak demand in New York City.
More ...

DEC Seeks Partners To Help Track Air Quality
Groups Sought To Sample Atmosphere
     The state Department of Environment Conservation (DEC) launched a Community Air Screen Program designed to partner with community groups to conduct air quality surveillance, Commissioner Joe Martens announced.
More ...

Qns. Library Now Has Job Training
Free Courses Open To Card Holders
     The Queens Borough Public Library is offering free job skills training, along with free access to certification exams in many sought-after software packages.
More ...