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SERVING MIDDLE VILLAGE AND MASPETH SINCE 1938.
GRAND AVENUE AT FLUSHING AVENUE, LOOKING WEST, CA.... See More
Following a historic low in voter turnout in New York City’s 2017 General Election for municipal... See More
For years, residents complained about the conditions at local hockey rinks in Juniper Valley Park... See More
That noise you hear at night is the sound of progress. Diamond grinding of the LIE roadbed is... See More
Nick Diamantis, co-owner of the Goodfellas (Clinton) Diner in Maspeth, reports that Goodfellas... See More
I cannot get over the immature and irrational response our mayor had when questioned about Bob... See More
2017 marks the 100th year of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal parish serving the Roman Catholic... See More
Over the past 12 months, there were the usual civic frustrations, but many battles also came to... See More
(April 20, 1903) He is the man who "found" his own child in the roadway at... See More
(June 13, 2007) A homeless man was sentenced yesterday to 23 years in prison for fatally shooting a... See More
The popular Italian restaurant chain known as Patrizia’s plans to open a location right here in... See More
In November, a sign appeared on the facade of the former Duane Reade building that says "Parking... See More
Residents already weary of sewer construction in Middle Village and along Calamus Avenue listened... See More
In order to complete repair work for the replacement of bridge joints on the 69th Street bridge... See More
In mid-November, the Department of Transportation proceeded with a safety improvement project near... See More
(March 17, 1909) Arraigned in special session for discharging weapon in street at Maspeth - Case... See More
(January 27, 1862) On Saturday morning, as a farmer was coming into the City with a load of... See More
(February 17, 2006) A Queens man pleaded guilty yesterday in the death of his girlfriend and the... See More
An extraordinary thing had happened to Shayla MacLeish. Everyone who knew her thought her an... See More
After Robert Holden defeated Elizabeth Crowley at the polls in November, 2 pols known to be way... See More
This Verizon box is located on Grand Avenue near the corner of Hamilton Place. Apparently, it met... See More
We’ve featured this particular problem at this intersection many times before. Tractor trailer... See More
In November, word came from both the State Department of Environmental Conservation and the State... See More
Birders have noticed the recent return of 3 winter bird species to our area. Dark-eyed Juncos... See More
As we are all aware, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley will depart the City Council on December... See More
"Oh by gosh, by golly, it's time for mistletoe and holly!" crooned Frank Sinatra in the 1950s.... See More
In 1775 as the Revolutionary War was starting, there was a sharp disagreement among the local... See More
Charles G. Imperial lived in Maspeth and Middle Village for almost 70 years and distinguished... See More
On its surface, the mayor’s Vision Zero plan seemed like a good one. If the City reduces threats... See More
When it was finally over - it wasn't. As the winners of the contests for this past... See More
A few years ago, Peter Sofio and Richie Polgar made a pact to adopt the LIE wall from 80th Street... See More
The Saint Margaret Community happily welcomes, for the second year, Victoria Richardson as... See More
Don’t give bad guys a good deal - Do not carry large amounts of cash. - Never carry your... See More
Just because a property is for sale doesn’t exempt the owner from maintaining it. A neat... See More
A few weeks ago, I came across about a dozen police officers spread out around the intersection of... See More
DSNY is responsible for snow removal from the City's 19,000 lane miles of roadways. When... See More
I was 6 years old and excited to hold not only one more finger up, but a whole new hand, when I... See More
As I write my last column for 2017, congratulations are in order for the outgoing president of the... See More
At a forum in November, all 8 of the speaker candidates said that they believe that City Council... See More
We are saddened to announce that Lorraine Sciulli, longtime Vice President of the Juniper Park... See More
(May 23, 2002) During every New York Mets home game, dozens of police officers are taken from local... See More
I’m writing this to assure other homeless individuals and families that they are not alone.... See More
In the 1800s, it was commonplace for unwed mothers to send their children to live elsewhere in... See More