109th Pct. crime down, but burglaries on rise

The crime rate in the 109th Precinct is down 21.51 percent over this time last year, but a number of distinct criminal patterns have contributed to a 9.2 percent increase in burglaries, Deputy Inspector Matthew Whelan said.

• Flushing electeds slam MTA over plan to cancel X51 bus
• Tea Party protests Ackerman
• Keith's owner has his bank closed by feds belongibenefit RKO Keith's

Hunt dedicates title to mother's memory

Since Terrel Hunt’s mother Katrina died from ovarian cancer Jan. 31, the Christ the King boys’ basketball team dedicated its championship run to her memory.

• Crowned Royals: CK takes CHSAA 'AA' state title

NYC PaintBall and LaserTag a city first

“High techs,” a man yelled in a darkened Long Island City warehouse on a recent Thursday night, attracting a crowd of advanced marksmen to a makeshift battleground.

• Lebanese eatery opens in Greek Astoria

What a Waste

Although we had reservations about the state’s plans to open a video lottery casino at Aqueduct Race Track, we conceded in this time of financial crisis it was an acceptable way to raise money for the city and state. It beats taxing soft drinks both in its fairness and potential to raise revenue.

• Do not combine two boro bus routes
• MTA must not eliminate the student MetroCard pass