A spree of thefts of religious statues from the front lawns and gardens in Howard Beach and Ozone Park has left officials, civic leaders and residents shocked and angry.
Councilwoman Joann Ariola
Facing Backlash, Mamdani Says Immigrant Map Will Be Redrawn to Include Little Italy
A map issued by the Mamdani administration to showcase New York’s international neighborhoods during the World Cup didn’t score a goal with some City Council members who expressed outrage when several communities famous for their immigrant roots — such as Little Italy — were omitted by cartographers.
No Trauma Hospital on Rockaway Peninsula Raises Concerns
It’s not something Rockaway Peninsula residents like to think about — but the question is always there. In a worst case scenario — a serious car accident, for example — where is the closest trauma center to which an ambulance can transport victims?