Oct. 15, 2019 By Shane O’Brien 

The size of the proposed new jail in Kew Gardens has been reduced yet again as the City Council prepares to vote on Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to shut down Rikers Island and replace it with four borough-based jails by 2026.

Oct. 14, 2019. By Shane O’Brien 

The city has lowered the estimated 2026 jail population yet again and officials say that the lower number could result in smaller borough-based jails.

Oct. 11, 2019 By Allie Griffin

A 6-year-old boy was assaulted by an emotionally disturbed homeless man right outside his grandfather’s Kew Gardens home yesterday.

Oct. 11, 2019. By Shane O’Brien 

The City Council, backed by the mayor, took action yesterday to make sure that Rikers Island will be shut permanently.

Oct 9, 2019 By Shane O’Brien

A number of immigration organizations and some elected officials are holding three days of rallies across Queens and Brooklyn in opposition to the mayor’s borough-based jail plan.

Oct. 8, 2019 By Allie Griffin

The city issued more than $10 million in speed camera violations in Queens alone in the first six weeks after the program’s expansion this summer. 

Oct. 7, 2019. By Shane O’Brien

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has come out against the Mayor’s borough-based jail plan joining the likes of Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and the advocacy group No New Jails.

Oct. 4, 2019 By Allie Griffin

The Forest Hills Jewish Center’s ambitious plan to redevelop the site is on hold, as its business partner is no longer part of the deal.

Oct. 3, 2019, Sponsored Story

Kweller Prep, a supplemental education company that provides entrance exam preparation for competitive middle schools, specialized high schools and ivy league universities, has expanded and relocated its Forest Hills headquarters into the heart of the neighborhood.

Oct. 3, 2019 By Allie Griffin

New York voters now have more time to register to vote in primary elections, thanks to legislation Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law last week. 

Oct. 3, 2019 By Allie Griffin

A Manhattan man who was arrested last year for assaulting a 20-year-old woman for being gay in a Forest Hills subway station pleaded guilty yesterday.