By NICHOLAS LOPEZ & DAVID BELTRAN Former City Councilwoman Melinda Katz on Tuesday handily won the race for Queens borough president over Republican Candidate Aurelio “Tony” Arcabascio and Independent candidate…
From Peter to Paul for Vallones
By JENN KUFA Voters in northern Queens decided Tuesday night to send yet another member of the Vallone family to the City Council. Paul Vallone, son of former City Council…
Ulrich wins in Queens Council race
By LEANNA BURTON Incumbents won two southern Queens races for City Council that focused on issues ranging from stop-and-frisk to transportationy. Council member Erich Ulrich, a Republican, defeated Democratic challenger…
Small biz wants more help from next mayor
By SAMUEL J. PAUL He's not a multimillionaire. He doesn't drive a luxurious car or own a vacation home overseas. He doesn't control any major stocks, but yet, he is…
Health Problems Persist from Sandy
By LAURIE CHERENFANT The waters of Hurricane Sandy long ago receded and the debris is mostly cleaned up, but many people continue to suffer from related health problems months later.…
Passionate Soccer Coach
Video journalist Monica Rincon profiles a Queens soccer coach who volunteers to share his passion.
A Dreamer’s Plan
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program set up by the Obama administration gives young immigrants brought to the by their parents an opportunity to work and live here legally…
Rebuilding Broad Channel
If you blink you might miss the small community of Broad Channel, Queens. Many of the 400 homeowners thought federal and state agencies closed their eyes to Broad Channel after…
Queens Teacher Accused of Raping 13-Year-Old Student
By AMANDA ANDRIES A Queens Middle School English teacher accused of numerous counts of rape of a now 14-year-old girl, was arraigned today at the Queens Courthouse and set free…
Council eyes safety of post-Sandy home elevations
By JAMILLE SUTTON Seeking to avoid the hazards and construction site deaths New Orleans suffered after Hurricane Katrina, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn proposed legislation Wednesday aimed at protecting homeowners…