New Jobs Takeoff With JFK Expansion
The competition between airlines is heating up – and the big winners could passengers and workers.
Tag: Queens
A Long, Intrepid Flight to Progress
Dr. Roscoe Brown, one of the barrier-busting Tuskegee Airmen, came to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on a recent day to share his story with a new generation of aspiring aviators.
via Crain's New York Business
Flea Market Loser in Aqueduct Deal
A deal for a racino at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens could spell the end of the parking-lot flea market held Tuesdays and weekends from April through December.
via The Queens Courier
Parking Problems All in the Family
When a Queens lawmaker's mother got a parking ticket, he called a news conference. Jacqueline DenDekker's $55 summons could lead to a new law protecting motorists against nuisance parking violations.
Linkletter Faced Darndest Threats
The FBI investigated two extortion attempts against TV and radio personality Art Linkletter in the 1950s, according to recently revealed documents.
via Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Haitian Jobs Program Faces Struggles
The White House is giving non-documented Haitian immigrants an opportunity to work legally in the U.S. following January’s earthquake — but few are taking advantage.
via The Queens Courier
Celebrating Godesses of Motherhood
Mother's Day takes on added significance at Shri Trimurti Bhavan, a Hindu temple in Queens.
via New York Daily News
Chief's Concerns Over Wall Covering
A city fire chief is sounding the alarm over a building material he believes holds an "inherent danger."