http://www.jamaica-times.com/ The latest news from the www.jamaica-times.com website! Newsys Template Engine Glendale/ridgewood Ledger/news http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-138810192 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_rg_raccoon_problem_20100902.txt Raccoons may look adorable, but for many in the Ridgewood area and around the city they are a nuisance — and sometimes carriers of diseases. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:15 -0400 newsys-136910219 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_mid_vill_embezzling_secretary_20100902.txt Some children complain when their relatives stop paying their cell phone bills, but when a student at Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College found her minutes were up, she went to her principal and ratted out her grandmother, then a secretary at the school, for allegedly embezzling thousands from her job, according to the special commissioner of investigation for city schools. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:27 -0400 newsys-138154000 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_weiner_page_20100902.txt An Ozone Park teen with a passion for politics who was selected for the prestigious U.S. House of Representatives Page Program said the experience opened his eyes to how the country’s government is run. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:20 -0400 newsys-135726888 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_mother_teresa_20100902.txt Hundreds of Astoria residents turned out to pay homage to Mother Teresa last week following the Empire State Building’s refusal to commemorate the humanitarian’s 100th birthday by lighting up its spire. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:21 -0400 newsys-138154007 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_hevesi_profile_20100902.txt State Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) said despite the anti-incumbent sentiment that seems pervasive in areas across the country, he believes his platform focusing on education, quality-of-life issues and government reform should usher him to victory in the primary and general election. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:22 -0400 newsys-135726883 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_flood_relief_drive_20100902.txt City Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) and state Sen. Jose Peralta (D-Jackson Heights) urged residents to donate money and food for those suffering from the floods in Pakistan at a news conference at Pakistani restaurant Kabab King Diner in Jackson Heights last Thursday. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:20 -0400 newsys-138154003 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_at_mosque_20100902.txt A 30-year-old man was arrested last week after he allegedly urinated outside an Astoria mosque during a prayer session, city Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:26 -0400 newsys-138810195 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_cabbie_attack_20100902.txt While the courts push to prosecute a 21-year-old filmmaker who allegedly stabbed a Muslim cab driver from Jamaica last week in Manhattan, the governor, mayor and activist groups are calling for an end to racially antagonizing rhetoric. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:28 -0400 newsys-135726886 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_stadium_letter_from_weiner_20100902.txt U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Forest Hills) has asked the United States Tennis Association to again use Forest Hills’ West Side Tennis Stadium to rejuvenate interest in the historic structure that once hosted the US Open and which tennis club members are considering selling. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:17 -0400 newsys-138482869 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_incoming_schools_20100902.txt More than 2,000 new classroom seats will be available in Queens this fall, when the city Department of Education opens four new facilities and three renovated buildings in a borough notorious for its overcrowded schools. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:25 -0400 newsys-138482873 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_race_funds_for_stavisky_20100902.txt Incumbent state Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Whitestone) has solidified a strong fund-raising lead over her two Democratic primary challengers, but her lone Conservative opponent has not filed the most recent required financial disclosure form with the state Board of Elections. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:30 -0400 newsys-138154008 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_tom_white_obit_20100902.txt The city’s top leaders, southeast Queens activists and hundreds of residents who were impacted by Councilman Thomas White’s years of work gathered at the Greater Allen AME Cathedral Thursday for a final goodbye. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:52:20 -0400 newsys-136580570 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_michael_miller_profile_20100902.txt In the year since he replaced former state Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio in a special election, Assemblyman Michael Miller (D-Woodhaven) said he has restored the trust people have in the office following his predecessor’s guilty plea on corruption charges. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:24 -0400 newsys-135726889 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_nick_comaianni_profile_20100902.txt State Assembly candidate Nick Comaianni is running on a platform of reforming education, boosting small businesses, cutting wasteful spending and taxes and addressing quality-of-life issues in his primary election battle against Assemblyman Michael Miller (D-Woodhaven). Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:26 -0400 newsys-138482865 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_rich_hill_mort_scam_20100902.txt Owners of a South Richmond Hill lending group were convicted last Thursday in Manhattan federal court for their role in a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud scheme, the U.S. attorney said for the Southern District said. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:24 -0400 newsys-138823936 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_laguardia_design_studios_20100902.txt When LaGuardia Community College began offering affordable office spaces and other resources to design companies several years ago, school officials knew it would be a boost to small businesses. But only recently have they realized just what a lifesaver it was for the operations that probably would have closed their doors had it not been for help from the Long Island City school. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:14:13 -0400 newsys-135726890 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_fh_food_pantry_20100902.txt The Queens Jewish Community Council handed out hundreds of bags of food to the hungry last weekend in advance of Rosh Hashanah next week. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:23 -0400 newsys-138810189 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_bedbug_law_20100902.txt Sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite — especially new residents. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:31 -0400 newsys-136910218 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/rg_hurricane_warning_20100902.txt The Category 4 Hurricane Earl that was churning its way through the Caribbean this week could endanger Queens homes and the Belt Parkway if it passes by New York over Labor Day weekend as forecast early this week, U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Forest Hills) said. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12:25 -0400 newsys-4838739 http://www.jamaica-times.com/articles/2010/09/09/glendale/ridgewood_ledger/news/doc4846ba1adad9c869362233.txt Ongoing events and notices in your community Meetings | Kids & Family | Clubs | Exercise | Healthcare Help | Miscellaneous | Religion, Faith & Worship | Seniors | Support Groups | Volunteer Calls | Classes, Seminars & Workshops Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:47:46 -0400