October 2, 2009 RSS feed / Top Stories

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BBQ And Table Tossed From SFP Terrace

By Nicholas Briano
A Rockaway Beach man lost his cool this week when he chucked part of his barbecue grill and table off his Shore Front Parkway terrace, according to police. More...

Laborer Accused Of Stealing Thousands

By Nicholas Briano

A Far Rockaway man working as a laborer for a Nassau County construction company is accused of stealing up to $20,000 worth of goods, according to police. More...

Huntley Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness

Recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Senator Shirley L. Huntley reminded New Yorkers how important it is to take the time to schedule their annual mammogram. More...

After 4 Years, A Bar Owner Is Vindicated

A jury in Queens Supreme Court decided this week that a local bar owner was not responsible for a September 4, 2005 knife assault that left a man gutted. More...

Sex Offender Alerts Available Through E-mail

A new state law has been enacted, making it easier for families to find out if a convicted sexual predator has moved into their neighborhood, Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer announced. More...

PBA, Detectives Endorse Gulluscio

Laud Experience/Commitment To Public Safety

Two of the City's largest municipal police unions - Patrolmen's Benevolent Association and Detectives' Endowment Association - endorse Frank Gulluscio for City Council in the November 3 general election. NYC PBA President Patrick J. More...

East End Council Candidate Lays Out Priorities

By Miriam Rosenberg

Scherie Murray is running against City Council incumbent James Sanders Jr. on the slogan, "a new generation of leadership." Murray, a Republican, is in the race to unseat Sanders in the 31st Councilmanic District in the November general election. More...

Locals To National Park Service: Save Our Beach Clubs

By Howard Schwach

About 100 locals packed a hearing at Gateway National Recreation Area last week to tell park officials of the importance of the Breezy Point beach clubs. More...

Bellamy Hearing Adjourned To October 21

Convicted murderer Kareem Bella my will have another month of freedom, thanks to a procedural delay that led to his hearing being adjourned until October 21. More...

Augustina Avenue Shooting Victim Dies

By Nicholas Briano

One of the victims of the double shooting outside 1313 Augustina Avenue on September 14 has died, according to police. More...

Pheffer Stresses Importance of Census Participation

Preparations are underway for the 2010 Census, as announced by Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer. In addition, the NYS Department of State is seeking applicants for the New York Census Complete Count Grant Program. More...

Ulrich Picks Up UFA Endorsement

By Nicholas Briano

New York City Councilman Eric Ulrich picked up a key endorsement for his reelection bid next month as the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) put their support behind the Republican incumbent this week. More...


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