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Flushing man set gas tank on fire upstate: Cops
FLUSHING — Police arrested a Flushing man who they say set a propane tank on fire in front of a home in New Paltz, a village halfway between the city and Albany. Comment.
Whitestone Times
Police officer attacked pedestrian: Brown
FOREST HILLS — An NYPD officer has been charged with brutally beating a pedestrian whom he almost struck moments earlier with his car as the man was crossing Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said Tuesday. Comment.
Whitestone Times
2 arrested in attempt to steal car: Police
FRESH MEADOWS — Two Rego Park men were arrested after police said they had tried to steal a car parked at 197th Street and 67th Avenue just off Francis Lewis Boulevard a little after 10 p.m. Nov. 25. Comment.
Whitestone Times
Flushing beautician gets 5 yrs for unlicensed surgery
A Flushing beautician who disfigured the faces of two of her patients while performing cosmetic surgery without a license was sentenced to five years in prison Monday morning, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said. Comment.
Whitestone Times
Animal group files suit over pair of pups
A northeast Queens animal rescue group has filed a lawsuit against a Long Island couple in an attempt to retrieve 3−year−old cocker spaniel Haley and her two new pups amid a dispute involving a contract to have the dog spayed. Comment.
Whitestone Times
Students subpoenaed as Gennaro, Padavan battle on
Representatives for state Sen. Frank Padavan (R−Bellerose) and City Councilman James Gennaro (D−Fresh Meadows) took their battle for the 11th Senate District seat to court Tuesday. Comment.
Richmond Hill
Ulrich kicks off bid to fill Addabbo seat
Eric Ulrich, a Republican district leader and Ozone Park resident, officially declared his candidacy Tuesday for the upcoming special election to fill City Councilman Joseph Addabbo’s (D−Howard Beach) seat. Comment.
Richmond Hill
Woodhaven block group honors community leaders
The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association recently celebrated its 37th annual dinner⁄dance at Villa Russo Catering Hall in Richmond Hill, honoring City Councilman Anthony Como (R−Middle Village) as Man of the Year, Ignazio Terranova from the city Sanitation Department as Community Service Man of the Year and Franklin K. Lane High School ROTC leader Chief Master Sergeant Jose Silveira. Comment.
Commission touts East River tolls to limit transit fare hikes
The Ravitch Commission Thursday presented its long-awaited plan to rescue New York City mass transit system from its financial straits, suggesting tolls on East River and Harlem Bridges and a payroll tax in 12 counties in and around New York City. Comment.
Scores mourn Elmhurst teen killed by bus
Christmas preparations turned to sadness at the Church of the Ascension in Elmhurst as the congregation gathered Tuesday to mourn Jasmine Paragas, the 14-year-old girl killed by a school bus last week while crossing the street. Comment.
Mourners honor Mumbai victims in Flushing
Hundreds of people who gathered at Flushing’s BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Temple Sunday wiped away tears during a ceremony to honor the lives lost in last week’s terrorist attacks in Mumbai. With their faces in their hands, many silently rocked back and forth while listening to Queens lawmakers and Indian leaders call for American residents to rally behind India in the wake of the violence that rocked the country’s financial capital last week. Comment.
Gennaro bill to safeguard shoppers in wake of Wal-Mart death
City Councilman James Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) announced Sunday he plans to introduce a bill that would protect shoppers and store staff from “dangerous shopping frenzies,” such as the one that killed a Jamaica man who was trampled to death in a stampede of customers on Black Friday at Wal-Mart in the Green Acres Mall. Comment.
Family of trampled Jamaica man sues Wal-Mart
The family of a Jamaica man, Jdimytai Damour, who was trampled to death at a Wal-Mart on Black Friday sued the chain store Wednesday. Comment.
Mumbai attacks stun ex-pats
Sorrow and condemnation filled the thoughts of South Asians throughout Queens in the wake of last week’s terrorist attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai that claimed more than 170 lives. Comment.
Jackson Heights
Rego Park travel agency refunds for bogus trips
A Rego Park−based bus tour agency has agreed to refund the $350,000 it owed to 1,000 customers whose trips the company canceled, state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo and city Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Jonathan Mintz said Monday. Comment.
Fresh Meadows
Flushing rezone set for next year: Avella
The long−awaited North Flushing rezoning plan could be approved as soon as spring 2009 after years of delays, City Councilman Tony Avella (D−Bayside) said Monday. Comment.
Fresh Meadows
CB 8 takes steps to maintain community’s quality of life
At the Nov. 12 meeting of Community Board 8, the police officers who recovered the stolen sacred Torahs were given framed certificates of appreciation. The Torahs were allegedly stolen by an employee of the Kew Gardens Hills Jewish Center. Comment.
Forest Hills Ledger
Jr. Gotti case to be tried in Manhattan
John Gotti Jr. scored a major victory in the federal racketeering case against him Tuesday when a Florida federal judge agreed to Gotti’s request that the case be tried in Manhattan instead of Tampa. Comment.
Bayside Times
CB 11 gives approval for Fairway expansion
Community Board 11 has approved an expansion for a proposed high−end supermarket in Douglaston that would allow the project to begin construction along 61st Avenue early next year and open by 2010. Comment.
Astoria Times
Man broke order of protection on ex−wife: DA
JACKSON HEIGHTS — A Jackson Heights man was charged with criminal contempt for allegedly violating an order of protection that mandated he not come within 100 yards of his ex−wife’s home or workplace, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said Monday. Comment.
Astoria Times
Homeless man admits to stabbing girlfriend: DA
LONG ISLAND CITY — A homeless man pleaded guilty in the January 2007 stabbing death of his girlfriend inside a city Housing Authority complex in Long Island City, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said Tuesday. Comment.
Astoria Times
Man attacked woman in front of daughter: Cops
Klever Tixi, 23, allegedly initiated an argument with the woman and proceeded to push a dresser into her, causing bruising and swelling over her left eye, police said. The man also threw her Christmas tree, causing it to break, police said. Comment.
Astoria Times
Cops search for Maspeth bank robbery suspect
On Nov. 20 at about 1:20 p.m., an approximately 150−pound male in his 30s entered the Cross County Federal Savings Bank and passed the teller a note stating he had a firearm. The man, who was wearing a maroon hooded sweatshirt, sunglasses, jeans and gloves, fled westbound on 60th Road. Comment.
Astoria Times
Cops seek Forest Hills bank rob suspect
FOREST HILLS — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who they said robbed an Austin Street bank last week. Comment.
Astoria Times
Man threatened another with baseball bat
JACKSON HEIGHTS — A Bronx man waving a baseball bat repeatedly yelled, “I’m going to kill you,” while chasing after a 49−year−old man a little after 4 a.m. Nov. 25, police said. Comment.
Astoria Times
Man tried to rob teenage girl: Brown
ELMHURST — Woodside resident Djalma Rivera, 36, was charged with attempted robbery and endangering the welfare of a child after he allegedly snuck up behind and demanded money from a 15−year−old girl as she was entering her home on 76th Street near Woodside Avenue shortly before 4:30 p.m. Nov. 25, the DA said. Comment.
Astoria Times
Cops arrest 3 Bklyn. men in attack and robbery
CORONA — Three Brooklyn men have been charged with robbery and assault after they punched and robbed a man right in front of police dressed in regular clothing, police said. Comment.
Letters
Flushing man commends cops for nabbing suspected criminals
I wish to commend the police officers of the 109th Precinct here in Flushing for the apprehension of three males, who were apparently involved in criminal activities on Nov. 24 at around 4 p.m. on 136th Street between 63rd Road and 64th Avenue. Comment.
Letters
Residence for the formerly homeless will not harm Astoria
I am sure that the opposition of City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D−Astoria) and state Assemblyman Michael Gianaris (D−Astoria) to the proposed development of a 50−unit supportive housing residence in Astoria (“Pols oppose Astoria shelter,” Oct. 30) is based on well−meaning concern for their districts. Their claim that the residence would impede development in the neighborhood and present safety concerns, however, are wrong and based on stereotypes not borne out by the facts. Comment.
Letters
Extra work hampers teachers from doing their crucial jobs
As a city public school teacher starting his 10th year, it is disheartening to have additional paperwork given to us to complete. While it is important to have ongoing student assessments throughout the school year, there is only so much a teacher can do to assess students. Comment.
Letters
Stand up to MTA fare hikes by boycotting
I would like to applaud Louis Kenny of South Jamaica, who is reported to be organizing a grassroots boycott of all Metropolitan Transportation Authority trains and buses June 9, just when fares are expected to go up. Comment.
Astoria Times
Macy’s lights in Flushing kick off boro holiday season
This week was rather slow for several reasons — the most obvious one being the end of the election process. Although state Sen. Frank Padavan’s (R−Bellerose) and City Councilman James Gennaro’s (D−Fresh Meadows) teams are still counting the paper ballots, it’s going up and down. Comment.
Astoria Times
Older brother Larry becomes a source of admiration
A Jewish proverb states that “good men need no recommendation.” I beg to differ. My brother, Larry, 11 years my senior, deserves all the recommendation I can give. He is presently a patient in an assisted living home. My relationship with him deserves to be told. Comment.
Astoria Times
’08 presidential election instills pride in being American
The day after Harry Truman defeated Thomas Dewey for the presidency, I was standing on the Long Island Rail Road platform in Forest Hills, waiting for the train to take me to Freeport, L.I. I worked for the Post of Forest Hills and Kew Gardens and the Elmhurst−Rego Park Post, two newspapers owned by Henry Steiger, publisher of Argosy and other magazines. He also owned the printing plant I was going to. Comment.
Astoria Times
Queens made early use of lighting up its highways
In November 1900, the eyes of the nation were on the Pan−American Exposition, lit up by electricity produced from nearby Niagara Falls. Queens was one of the first counties in the nation to electrify its highways and roads. On Nov. 30, the Star−Journal remarked that over 35 miles of Queens highways were lit by electric arc lights. Comment.
Astoria Times
New immigrants will find jobs scarce in current economy
During the presidential campaign, there was little if any discussion between the presidential and vice presidential candidates concerning the issue of immigration during the presidential and vice presidential debates. No questions were asked of the candidates regarding this matter. It seems that in terms of the presidential race, it was a non−issue. To many voters, it was disappointing that this issue was not addressed. Comment.
Astoria Times
Bright idea works for Heirloom
Business owner Matthew Santoro literally brightens the days of customers who visit his 32nd Avenue shop in Bayside. Comment.
Astoria Times
How you must buy a home
Now is the time to buy a home for first−time buyers. Many will say renting is the equivalent of throwing money out the window. But with anything you do, you must have a plan. Let’s talk about five steps to finding out if owning a home is right for you. Comment.
Astoria Times
Slump threatens center for boro’s LGBT youth
The director of western Queens’ most prominent gay and transgender center said the group was struggling to pay the rent on a month−to−month basis amid the current national economic downturn. Comment.
Astoria Times
Astoria group gets ownership of doorway to the past
Those who call the Greater Astoria Historical Society the doorway to western Queens history got one more literal justification Monday night as the society officially took ownership of a 233−year−old door with ties to the Revolutionary War. Comment.
Astoria Times
Ban city bottled water use to save money: Gioia bill
City officials may soon have to forego water bottles and revert to that seemingly long−forgotten water source — the faucet — when they want to quench their thirst should lawmakers pass a bill soon to be proposed by City Councilmen Eric Gioia (D−Sunnyside) and Simcha Felder (D−Brooklyn). Comment.
Astoria Times
Rabbi terror victim doing heroic work: Queens Chabads
Northeast Queens rabbis in the Chabad−Lubavitch movement said they were heartbroken after hearing news that a Brooklyn rabbi and his wife were killed in last week’s terrorist attacks in Mumbai and urged members of the movement to continue practicing good deeds. Comment.
Astoria Times
Boro sees mixed turnout on Black Friday
Queens residents flocked to shopping centers throughout the borough Friday, some waking as early as 3 a.m. to take advantage of steep Black Friday sales despite a tanking national economy that has left many Americans tightening the grip on their wallets. Comment.
Astoria Times
Mumbai attacks stun ex−pats
Sorrow and condemnation filled the thoughts of South Asians throughout Queens in the wake of last week’s terrorist attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai that claimed more than 170 lives. Comment.
Astoria Times
Small biz loans scarce for boro entrepreneurs
The number of loans approved for small businesses in Queens has dropped drastically in the last fiscal year and fallen by more than in any other borough, according to recent report by a Manhattan think tank. Comment.
Astoria Times
Citi Field should be named for public after bailout: Pols
After financial giant Citigroup accepted a $351 billion bailout package from the federal government, two Staten Island city councilmen floated some ideas last week about how the New York Mets’ new ballpark in Queens should reflect the banking institution’s reversal of fortunes. Comment.
Astoria Times
Pakistani Americans urge unity with India
As leaders in both Pakistan and India go back and forth over who was to blame for the attacks in Mumbai last week, Pakistani−Americans in Queens are urging their leaders to be cooperative and prudent to avoid ruining the prospect for peace between the two nuclear power neighbors. Comment.
Astoria Times
Boro dealers face drop in auto sales amid economic woes
Queens auto dealers said this week they have seen a steady decline in sales during the past couple of months amid a national economic downturn with business dropping by 30 percent to 50 percent from year−earlier levels. Comment.
Astoria Times
Boro food pantries running dry as demand rises sharply
Lines are stretching out at the borough’s food pantries and portions are getting smaller as the growing number of hungry residents outpace the supply of donated food, hunger advocates said last week. Comment.
Astoria Times
Parks plans broad changes at Flushing Mdws.
The changes coming to Flushing Meadows Corona Park in the next decade will be sweeping and may include tearing down the rusting observation towers at the New York State Pavilion, Borough President Helen Marshall’s office said. Comment.
Astoria Times
Liu applauds new legislation to clarify broken meter rule
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has signed into law a bill that supporters said would clarify a parking regulation known as the broken meter rule, which City Councilman John Liu (D−Flushing) said had long unjustly penalized drivers who are ticketed. Comment.
Astoria Times
MTA texting commuters about transit problems
Is your subway, bus or commuter train late? Comment.
Astoria Times
Mourners flock to Flushing
Hundreds of people who gathered at Flushing’s BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Temple Sunday wiped away tears during a ceremony to honor the lives lost in last week’s terrorist attacks in Mumbai. With their faces in their hands, many silently rocked back and forth while listening to Queens lawmakers and Indian leaders call for American residents to rally behind India in the wake of the violence that rocked the country’s financial capital last week. Comment.
Astoria Times
Gennaro bill to safeguard shoppers in wake of Wal−Mart death
City Councilman James Gennaro (D−Fresh Meadows) announced Sunday he plans to introduce a bill that would protect shoppers and store staff from “dangerous shopping frenzies,” such as the one that killed a Jamaica man who was trampled to death in a stampede of customers on Black Friday at Wal−Mart in the Green Acres Mall. Comment.
Astoria Times
Gioia demands Con Ed step up iron pipe replacement
A year after an explosion killed a Sunnyside woman the day before Thanksgiving, City Councilman Eric Gioia (D−Sunnyside) said Con Edison is not doing enough to fix the cause of the blast: thousands of miles of cast iron piping that lies beneath city streets. Comment.
Astoria Times
City eyes landmark for Schleicher’s Mansion
City Councilman Tony Avella (D−Bayside) said the Landmarks Preservation Commission has agreed to bring College Point’s Schleicher’s Mansion up for a vote in the coming months, but the residents of the house still remain out in the cold. Comment.
Astoria Times
Family of trampled Jamaica man sues Wal−Mart
The family of a Jamaica man, Jdimytai Damour, who was trampled to death at a Wal−Mart on Black Friday sued the chain store Wednesday. Comment.
Astoria Times
Truly Gifted
This holiday season, solidify your reputation as being truly gifted when it comes to choosing the perfect present for everyone on your list. From the celluloid−obsessed friend to the luxury−loving aunt, we’ve scoured Queens to bring you the best gifts at reasonable prices. You’ll be such a hit that you might find even more friends on your holiday shopping list next year. Don’t say we didn’t warn you if you experience a sudden surge in popularity. Comment.
Astoria Times
Recession−proof boro theater helps you forget hard times
The holiday season is upon us, but it’s not like the good old days, and things are looking grim. Jan. 20 can’t come soon enough, although it will take a major effort by the new administration in Washington, lots of time and a couple of miracles to get us out of the mess we’re in. The city and state are hurting too — cutbacks are everywhere, and money is scarce. Comment.
Astoria Times
Astoria’s Amoralists portray the good and bad in people
The Amoralists theater company was created one day about two years ago when Astoria residents Matt Pilieci, Derek Ahonen and James Kautz decided to leave Los Angeles in a little red Mustang and head to Las Vegas, where they were sure they would win at least 60 grand to start their company. They not only didn’t win 60 grand, they lost money. They started the company anyway. They put away a bit of money each week, and now their company is mostly self−financed. Comment.
All-Queens Volleyball
There’s no borough that can boast Queens’ depth — in teams and players — in all the city. Comment.
All-Queens Boys Soccer
Queens might be the best boys’ soccer borough pound for pound in the entire city. It didn’t have Martin Luther King Jr. or Beacon, but Queens did have CHSAA Class A intersectional champion Archbishop Molloy and Monsignor McClancy, the CHSAA Class B city runner-up. Two teams from the Q-Boro — Jamaica and Hillcrest — also made the PSAL Class B finals. Comment.
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