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City turned its back on Jamaica HS students

 By Anna Gustafson Senior Editor Queens Chronicle

Under the shadow of the imposing Jamaica High School building, the afternoon sunlight bouncing off massive arched doors that once welcomed students to one of the city’s most highly reputable educational institutions, pupils, teachers and legislators this week slammed the mayor and chancellor for brushing them what they said amounted to educational “crumbs” while giving others fine dining.

January 4, 2012
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Indian center told to divulge info

A Manhattan Supreme Court judge last week gave the embattled Indian Cultural and Community Center one month to supply the state inspector general with information about the investors who helped purchase part of the Creedmoor Psychiatric Campus in Bellerose for $1.8 million in 2008.

The nonprofit ICCC purchased property, which was later assessed at $7.3 million, from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York under the condition that it would be used solely as a community center.

According to court documents, this term was later modified to permit, under certain conditions, different uses 10 years later, with an additional payment of $1.7 million to the DASNY.

January 3, 2012
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Eyesore property is target of civic North East Flushing group works with Sen. Avella to remove blight

Thursday, December 29, 2011 

by Liz Rhoades, Managing Editor 

An abandoned Flushing property has everything in it including the kitchen sink, and one civic association is fed up.

January 3, 2012
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State Sen. Tony Avella slams city DOT for failing to fix hazardous cracked curbs City told one Queens woman there is a 23-year wait for new curbs

State Sen. Tony Avella slams city DOT for failing to fix hazardous cracked curbs

Some Queens homeowners, whose streets are marred by unsightly and potentially dangerous cracked curbs, say the city is ignoring their pleas for help.

“I have been calling and calling the city for years,” said Caroline Vereline, a Bellerose resident. “One time they told me they were 23 years behind schedule.”

January 3, 2012
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