Bellport, New York, May 20, 2013 -- “This is a sad day for Townhouse Antiques. After 12 years, we are adding our name to the ever growing list of antique shops closing on Long Island. The recessi...
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. Off-the-clock claims are one source of wage and hour lawsuits. In an off-the-clock claim, employees assert that the employer forced them to spend time working ...
While I was living in Nashville, I was continually learning about different plants and flowers that were native to the region. As I walked through a field one day, I spotted a cluster of dain...
Queens NY Real Estate Market Update As the Queens housing market recovers we are seeing considerable increases in demand, resulting in a strong seller’s market in certain areas a...
On June 1 st and June 2 nd , thousands of dogs and cats will be looking for their forever homes at New York City’s biggest pet adoption event ever – all for free. The Alliance for NYC’s Animals ...
May 15 - 19 175-20 74TH AVENUE, FRESH MEADOWS RIDES, GAMES, FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT OPEN, WED THROUGH FRIDAY, 6PM-11PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 2PM — 11PM FREE PARKING AND ADMISSION PAY ONE LOW P...
In recent years, the changes and complexities of wage and hour laws have made it difficult for small businesses to comply with regulations. Yet, with wage and hour lawsuits on the rise, small busi...
Community spreads word about Woodside attacker As commuters boarded buses and trains Thursday morning in Woodside, they were handed fliers with information about a suspect who assaulted a woman and then attempted to sexually abuse her.
Councilm...
Queens firehouse that lost so many remembers 9/11 Members of the Maspeth community gathered on Saturday to remember those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The annual event – usually held at the 9/11 Memorial at 69th Street and G...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (9/3/12-9/9/12) Monday, Sept. 3
Vincent Pena was arrested at 68-32 64th Place for third-degree assault by Officer McGuire.
Wednesday, Sept. 5
Nathely Rodriguez was arrested at the intersection of 66th Street ...
L.I. land sale could mean more trains for Queens Community Board 5 has requested that the members of Suffolk County Legislature postpone approval of the sale of more than 230 acres of public land for expansion of the Brookhaven Rail Terminal, whi...
Area events pay tribute to those lost in 9/11 Memories of a loved one who passed in the September 11th attacks can be a heart-wrenching subject. However, many organizations throughout the area are holding ceremonies to remember friends and fam...
Queens prep student killed in tragic bus accident (Photos: Michael O'Kane)
Daniel Fernandez was with 64 friends on a double-decker party bus when he stuck his head out of the emergency roof hatch as the bus crossed the George Washington Bridge....
104th Precinct Police Blotter (8/27/12-9/2/12) Monday, Aug. 27
Rosa Deja Christian was arrested at the intersection of 74th Street and 52nd Avenue for unauthorized use of a vehicle by Officer Lewis.
Arturo Rodriquez was arrested at 1720 Georg...
Arthur Ashe Kids' Day 2012 Photos: Michael O'Kane
The unofficial start to the U.S. Open – Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day – was held at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park this past Saturday. Kids got...
On this one-way street, look both ways You best look both ways when crossing this one-way street.
According to local residents, truck drivers and commuters are using 39th Street as a cut through when they find traffic on the Long Isla...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (8/20/12-8/26/12) Monday, Aug. 20
Anna Sibira was arrested at 69-29 Metropolitan Ave. for assault by Officer Melisurgo.
Fabian Czervonka was arrested at 69-29 Metropolitan Ave. for assault by Officer Melisurgo.
Ce...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (8/13/12-8/19/12) Monday, Aug. 13
Wojciech Boguniecki was arrested at the intersection of 62nd Avenue and Fresh Pond Road for a DWI by Officer Bublin.
Tuesday, Aug. 14
Luis Marrero was arrested at the intersect...
Fiber-based networks benefit Queens business It might just look like a bunch of crazy straws, but it’s the latest craze: fiber optics.
“It’s going to be the standard feature,” said James Harrison, a senior business consultant at RCN, an Inte...
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The woman hired to clean up Rutgers' scandal-scarred athletic program quit as Tennessee's women's volleyball coach 16 years ago after her players submitted a letter complaining she ruled through humiliation, fear and emotional abuse, The Star-Ledger reported Saturday night on its website.