An Afghani family’s American dream of a better life away from a war-torn homeland is coming to fruition in Maspeth, as a husband and wife have joined forces to open a produce market on Fresh Pond Road. More...

Though they don’t receive a paycheck for their services, the volunteer auxiliary officers at two local police precincts were recognized for their day-to-day efforts in a special way More...

Instead of helping a man who tripped while walking through a Glendale intersection, a pair of knife-wielding bandits took the opportunity to rob him of his cash early last Tuesday morning, Aug. 25, police reported. More...

When I think of recent effective leaders, two names top the list: Winston Churchill and Ronald Reagan. More...

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Classes will resume at New York City public schools this Wednesday, Sept. 9, and for the students of the newly-renamed P.S./I.S. More...

MARY STEFFENS of Ronkonkoma, New York, formerly of Ridgewood, died on August 29, 2009 at the age of 65. More...

Bags of gold that found their way east during the great California gold rush are being returned in kind to the West Coast, courtesy of Local 1199, the hospital workers’ union. More...

Subway Changes The MTA has scheduled a number of service changes for several subway lines throughout the city due to construction work. These service advisories are current as of Wednesday, Sept. 2. Last minute changes to service and operating schedules may be made due to weather-related conditions or emergency repairs. More...

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