Cop Who Shot Unarmed Queens Man Has History of Heroism and Controversy
Hassan Hamdy, an ex-Marine in a dangerous NYPD unit, has also seen his share of controversy.
View Article'Toxic' Site Eyed as Replacement Parkland in MLS Soccer Stadium Proposal
Polluted land near Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is among the potential sites for a replacement park.
View ArticlePolice Seek Man Who Sexually Assaulted 11-Year-Old Girl in Queens
The attack occurred at Whitney Avenue and Broadway Oct. 1, 2012, police said.
View ArticleServices Planned for National Guardsman Killed by NYPD Detective
Wake and funeral services have been planned for Noel Polanco, who was killed last week in Queens.
View ArticleMom of Guardsman Shot by Cops Meets With DA
Cecilia Reyes met with the district attorney investigating Noel Polanco's shooting death.
View ArticleRealtors and Scam Artists Litter Roosevelt Avenue With Fliers, Pols Say
The fliers are all over Jackson Heights, and local politicians want to increase fines.
View ArticleQueens Voters Forced to Trek a Mile After Polling-Place Swap
P.S. 2 was disqualified as a polling place because it was not handicap accessible.
View ArticleCity Adding Select Bus Service to LaGuardia
The city is proposing improved bus service from Queens, The Bronx and Harlem.
View ArticleNational Guardsman Killed by NYPD Promoted at Funeral
Noel Polanco was killed by cops during a traffic stop on the Grand Central Parkway.
View ArticleQueens Dentist to Give Kids Cash for Halloween Candy
Dr. Alexandra Khaimov will pay $1 for every pound of candy brought in to her office.
View ArticleWater Main Break Causes Service Disruptions on E and M Train Lines
ConEd restored power to the train station at Lexington Avenue and East 53rd Street about 8 a.m.
View Article'Gangnam Style' Flash Mob Hits Jackson Heights With Bengali Twist
A group called Bengali Memes shot a "Gangnam Style" flash mob video at the 37th Road Plaza.
View ArticleNYPD Seeks Suspect in Bank Robbery Spree in Queens
Cops released a photo of a man who allegedly targeted four banks in as many months.
View ArticleJackson Heights Readies for 23rd Annual Kids Halloween Parade
This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the Jackson Heights Halloween Parade.
View ArticleAfter Years of Neglect, 82nd Street Starts to Shine
Seth Taylor and the 82nd Street Partnership have worked to improve the business district.
View ArticleStop-and-Frisk Targets Transgender Community Unfairly, Study Says
A new study says that the NYPD unfairly targets transgender people in Jackson Heights.
View ArticleHundreds of Gallons of Fuel Spill Into Parking Lot Near LaGuardia Airport
Fire department officials said the spill has been contained and no one was injured.
View Article7 Train Service Resumes in Queens
The MTA is also close to restoring service on the 4/5 and F lines in Lower Manhattan.
View ArticleCops Seek Armed Suspects in Two Queens Robberies
The two robbers alleged confronted victims in Corona and South Ozone Park last week.
View ArticleCops Hunt Man Who Allegedly Groped 12-Year-Old Girl in Queens
The NYPD released a sketch of the man Thursday.
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