Mar. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting online applications for its annual college scholarship program, offering four $3,000 awards to high-achieving students. The scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of Italian-American heritage. Each year, the conference awards two academic…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is partnering with the FDNY and the Woodhaven Residents Block Association (WRBA) to host a free CPR training session and empower local residents with life-saving skills. The event will take place on Saturday, March 15, at noon during the WRBA’s monthly meeting at Emanuel United…
Mar. 5, 2025 By Bill Parry Two Southeast Queens residents were indicted in a deed theft and forgery scam that stole more than $1.5 million from a vulnerable and elderly man in South Ozone Park, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced last week. Satwattie Martinez, 58, of South Ozone Park, and her co-defendant…
Mar. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is teaming up with the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to host a valuable resource event for TLC-licensed drivers in the Woodhaven community. The event, known as Van Hailin’, will take place at Monsignor Mulz Hall, located at 88-08 Jamaica Ave. in…
Feb. 27, 2025 By Colum Motherway A “lesson in selflessness” unfolded at IS 73 in Maspeth when a teacher received a life-saving kidney transplant from a colleague he barely knew. Maggie Goodman, 34, of East Atlantic Beach, Long Island, heard about her fellow teacher’s kidney struggle when she saw a post from his mother…
Feb. 26, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is offering local homeowners a valuable opportunity to receive support with property tax liens and avoid the potential financial instability caused by unpaid municipal charges. On Tuesday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Senator will host a Property Tax Lien Help Day…
Feb. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, Feb. 23, that Glendale’s own Dan Bongino has been named Deputy Director of the FBI. The appointment places Bongino at the side of fellow New Yorker Kash Patel, who hails from Garden City in Long Island. The newly confirmed FBI Director signals…
Feb. 21, 2025 By Colum Motherway The debate over New York City’s controversial congestion pricing program took a new turn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, when the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul announcing plans to end the tolling program. The letter, penned by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, cites…
Feb. 19, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden is calling for Comptroller Brad Lander to recuse himself from any discussions surrounding the status of Mayor Eric Adams. The demand follows Lander’s recent actions, which Holden has described as politically motivated and a misuse of city resources. Holden’s statement was released in response…
Feb. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several elected officials in Queens have come together to support Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar in her bid to become NYC Public Advocate. Council Member Robert Holden, State Senator Joseph Addabbo, and Assembly Members David Weprin, Nily Rozic, and Sam Berger have all endorsed Rajkumar for Public Advocate, lauding…