Possible Serial Killer Has Merchants on Edge
By CONOR FEBOS Storekeepers along Flatbush Avenue were on edge Tuesday as authorities continued searching for a possible serial killer who is suspected of gunning …[read more]
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City Council Earmarks $500 Million for Storm-Tossed Schools and Hospitals
By YVONNE JURIS The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved appropriating $500 million in emergency for funding city schools and hospitals that suffered severe damages due …[read more]
One-Stop Shops for Storm Relief
By AVRIL REGIS Mayor Bloomberg on Tuesday announced the opening of seven centers in neighborhoods ravaged by hurricane Sandy where all the services needed to …[read more]
Let’s Streamline Voting, Local Pols Say
By SIGOURNEY SEALEY Local officials on Tuesday proposed an arsenal of reforms to the election process – including mail-in and early voting – to avoid …[read more]
Judge Throws the Booklet at Taryn Manning
By GILBERTE SAINT-PRIEUX A Manhattan judge today ordered actress Taryn Manning to perform one day of community service and to stay out of trouble for …[read more]
L.I. Lawmakers Plan to Fix Future Fuel Shortages
By CONOR FEBOS Nassau and Suffolk County’s top legislators proposed an island-wide law Tuesday that would require gas stations to have “transfer switches” to pump …[read more]
Murderer Gets the Max in Girlfriend Slay
By RYAN SIT and STEPHANIE BERZON An abusive boyfriend was given 25 years to life in prison on Tuesday for viciously stabbing his girlfriend to …[read more]
Clarke Wins Against Token GOP Opposition
By NAKIA COPELAND Yvette Clarke won a fourth term in Congress, winning out against a little-known Republican challenger, Daniel Cavanagh. Clarke spent close to $700,000 on …[read more]
Stavisky keeps Senate seat from Flushing
By JERMECIA EDWARDS State Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky, a Flushing Democrat, defeated a challenge Tuesday from Republican attorney J.D. Kim, a popular figure in the …[read more]
Meeks Beats Jennings in SE Queens Congressional Race
By ANTHONY J. LYRIXS RICKETTS Rep. Gregory Meeks marched to victory this morning over Republican challenger Allan Jennings, with almost 90 percent of the votes …[read more]