It's the Economy, Shlemiel!
Israeli Immigrants in Forest Hills Aren't Impressed by Either Candidate.
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via The Queens Courier
These Voters Only Bet on Ponies
OTB patrons in Maspeth largely support John McCain – but they're not putting any money on him.
Queens’ King-Sized Political Battle
While fierce rhetoric is flying across the country in the presidential race, the mud is being slung at point-blank range in a corner of Queens where two veteran lawmakers are engaged in an increasing ugly battle for a state Senate seat.
A View From The Mosques
Most Muslims interviewed at city mosques say the are voting for Barack Obama. Their views are in keeping with a national trend: More Muslim and Arab Americans are voting blue than in years past.
via The Queens Courier
Seniors Eye Economy in Voting Choice
Sunnyside senior Carmelo DePrima, 92, survived the Great Drepression – but he worries about the economy's impact on young people: “I’m glad at least I already have one foot in the grave.”
via The Queens Courier
Queens Temple Reborn as Mosque
So a politician, a Sikh and a rabbi all sat down in a mosque… This was no…
via The Queens Courier
Green Pet Shop's a Natural
Pet owners seeking eco-friendly products are gladly spending green to go gr…
Supermarket Workers Vie for Back Pay
Workers at a Bushwick supermarket are pushing for back pay after years of illegally low wages. Meanwhile, there's a push to unionize the workers.