Legislation to eliminate the "misuse" of a tax exemption that has been used by builders in Flushing to construct "garish, super structures" which hurt the overall appearance of the neighborhood, has been filed by Assemblymember Br More...
City Councilmember John Liu recently held a press conference on the steps of City Hall, where he expressed dismay at the prospect of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority using a computer to operate subway trains on the L line. More...
Borough President Helen Marshall scored a major victory when Community Board 2 approved the site of a needle exchange in Long Island City as an anti-AIDS measure. More...
There were indications last week that the way was being cleared for importing less costly prescription drugs, a move that would make them cheaper for consumers, in the United States. More...
Deputy Mayor Daniel Doctoroff said construction of a new power plant in Astoria, partially financed through $400 million in tax-free September 11 Liberty Bonds, will place an unfair burden on the communities of Western Queens, but was necessary becau More...