It Is Undemocratic -- October 9, 12:09 PM The plan to legislatively change the twice-affirmed opinion of the public and extend term limits is inherently undemocratic, is a travesty of governance and, though possibly legal, is abhorrent in nature. On two separate occasions the voters affirmed that they want the members of the City Council... [Full Story] Register To Vote -- October 2, 4:18 PM It’s not often that Queens is a battleground for the entire state. But this year, we could make a difference. Queens Democrats are armed and eyeing two State Senate Seats currently held by Republicans. The first is Serf Maltese in the Western Queens 15th Senatorial District, and the second is Frank... [Full Story] A Character In All Of Us -- September 25, 10:08 AM If anything, the characters in this book should serve as an example. While most of us might not have the drive and passion for a single issue, we have all wanted something improved in our borough. Whether it is a loading zone in front of a school, an investigation into some construction down the... [Full Story] Another Wake Up Call -- September 11, 4:13 PM A minor stir took place in Albany this week. Grace Meng, a new bright young face is going to the Assembly from Queens. We wish her well. On the other side of the coin, 30-year incumbent Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio was indicted on fraud charges. He is accused of using his official position... [Full Story] Tribune Endorsements: -- September 4, 2:42 PM While we believe strongly in the political process and take our endorsements seriously, we are, like most Queens residents, a victim of a system that deprives us of participation in the process of electing our legislators. In almost every district in the borough – Council, Assembly, Senate or Congressional... [Full Story] Never Be Bored -- August 28, 12:34 PM This time every year the world’s eyes fall on Queens’ Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament. This year, the men’s and women’s final will surely be watched by adoring tennis fans around the world. Fans will be at the edges of their seats both at the Billy Jean King Tennis... [Full Story] A Despicable Crime -- August 21, 11:03 AM When word spread of Eight Torahs being stolen from the Jewish Center of Kew Garden Hills it was difficult to comprehend. What would people want with a Torah? When the facts started to be reported, police think it to be an inside job. A key was definitely needed to break into the center and take... [Full Story] Queens Is Drowning -- August 14, 9:56 AM It’ s been a year since Queens was designated a federal disaster area after torrential rains flooded the borough and destroyed many homes and damaged infrastructure. But what’s changed? Many residents are still feeling the effects from the storms without receiving help from the City. When it became... [Full Story] Main Street Speaks Out On Wall Street Council Members Mixed On Term Limits Hometown Hero Dies In Afghanistan Civilian Honored Miracle Dog Needs Home Rec Hall Named For WWI Heroes Redfern Community Center Saved Again Restaurant At Odds With Parks Department Park Renaming Does Weinstein Justice Trobiano’s No Longer A Kitchen Nightmare Young Voters Show Big Numbers In Queens Queens G.O.P. Gaga Over McCain Hospital Lives On, Continues to Fight Maltese Loses Key Ally In Seminerio Stadium Memorabilia Selling Fast Fugitive Convicted In 2001 Murder Rally Howls For Affordable Housing Sikhs and Arab Still Suffer Since 9/11 Queens’ Latin Jazz Coalition Finds Rhythm Going From Here to There — Got Ideas? Protest To Keep School Bus Routes Rival Term Limits Bills Approach Council Floor Stolen Torahs Returned