Cops said Kelson started his crime spree on June 12, sticking up a Chase Bank in Elmont. Within weeks, he hit banks in Queens, Valley Stream, Franklin Square, West Hempstead and New Hyde Park.

Published by New York Daily News on September 4, 2008.

He first struck on June 12 at a Chase Bank in Elmont. Since then, he has pulled jobs in Queens, Valley Stream, Franklin Square, West Hempstead and New Hyde Park, police said. His most recent robbery took place Tuesday when he hit a Chase Bank in West Hempstead, police said.

Published by New York Daily News on August 29, 2008.

An 80-year-old woman from New Hyde Park may have been killed by the virus last week, but tests are pending.

Published by New York Daily News on August 28, 2008.

An 80-year-old woman from New Hyde Park may have been killed by the virus last week, but tests are pending.

Published by Crain's New York Business on August 28, 2008.

It's also possible that an 80-year-old woman from New Hyde Park succumbed to the virus last week; tests are pending.

Published by SI Live on August 28, 2008.

Osam Naveed and his 8-year-old sister, Iman, had grabbed a late breakfast at a nearby sandwich shop and were pedaling home on Hillside Avenue when they crossed Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park at around 1 p.m., authorities said.

Published by New York Post on August 26, 2008.

Assam Naveed was stranded on a narrow median at Little Neck Parkway and Hillside Ave. when he bolted into oncoming traffic at about 1 p.m. Monday on a small silver-and-blue bike.

Published by New York Daily News on August 26, 2008.

Police say the eight-year-old was hit while riding his bike at around 1 p.m. on Little Neck Parkway and Hillside Avenue in Bellerose.

Published by NY1 on August 25, 2008.

The neighborhoods that counted the most conditions last month range from leafy Bellerose, Queens, to boisterous Inwood, Manhattan. Those with the fewest included midtown and Gramercy Park in Manhattan; Crown Heights in Brooklyn; Kingsbridge and Riverdale in the Bronx and Astoria in Queens.

Published by New York Daily News on August 24, 2008.

Police from the 111th Precinct, located in the Bayside neighborhood, responded to a report of gunshots heard by a neighbor, a police spokeswoman said. There was no evidence that the gunshots were related to Mr. Camacho's work in the courts.

Published by New York Sun on August 13, 2008.

In Floral Park, Queens, Queens County Farm is set to release its first "estate grown" merlot this autumn from an acre and a half of vines.

Published by New York Sun on August 13, 2008.

A group of residents in Douglaston, Queens, have been swimming at Douglas Manor Beach for more than 50 years, but lately their beloved waters have drawn concern.

Published by New York Times on August 12, 2008.

This summer, the city’s Health Department has identified the beach as having the highest levels of pollution in the city, specifically fecal bacteria counts, which spike after heavy rains cause the city’s sewer system – feces and all – to overflow directly into these waters, posing a serious health risk.

Published by New York Times on August 11, 2008.

The New York State Board of Elections has ruled that Jun Policarpio, a Queens congressional candidate accused of forging petition signatures, will not be allowed on the Republican ballot.

Published by New York Sun on August 8, 2008.

It's "game over" for six teens who were inspired by a violent video game to go on a crime spree early Thursday, police said. Three of the youths mugged a man in the parking lot of a New Hyde Park supermarket late Wednesday, Nassau County cops said.

Published by New York Daily News on June 27, 2008.

Nassau County police cops have arrested six teens for robbing a man at a supermarket on Tuesday in New Hyde Park.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 26, 2008.

All four of the original teen plotters were arrested, along with the two youths who joined them, Stephen Attard, 18, of New Hyde Park and Dylan Laird, 17, who was visiting Long Island from Southborough, Mass. They were all charged with first-degree robbery, except for Jaspreet Singh, who was charged with possession of stolen property. The other charges were pending.

Published by New York Post on June 26, 2008.

The youngest suspect is 14-year-old. Four of them are from New Hyde Park; the fifth was visiting from Massachusetts.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 26, 2008.

Shortly thereafter, the same three individuals -- Dyland Laird, 17, of Mass., Gurnoor Singh, 14, of New Hyde Park, and Samuel Philip, 16, of New Hyde Park -- were joined by three others and armed themselves with bats and a crowbar, police said.

Published by WNBC on June 26, 2008.

“I suspect,” Fred Ferretti wrote in a Times book review, “that either Mayor Beame was becoming irked at having people continually call 566-5700 and ask why John Lindsay wasn’t plowing the side streets out in Bellerose, or, he simply wanted a Green Book with his name in gold on the cover, too.”

Published by New York Times on June 19, 2008.

"I'm happy for the people who work here because some of them are really nice," said Ralph Esposito, of Floral Park, on Long Island, who walked over from his job at a nearby bank to place his bets.

Published by SI Live on June 16, 2008.

The barrels will be handed out in the lawn-heavy neighborhoods of Rosedale, St. Albans, New Hyde Park and Floral Park.

Published by New York Post on June 6, 2008.

The barrels will be handed out in the lawn-heavy neighborhoods of Rosedale, St. Albans, New Hyde Park and Floral Park.

Published by New York Post on June 6, 2008.

The bandit allegedly hit banks throughout Nassau County, including several in New Hyde Park, Franklin Square and East Meadow.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 4, 2008.

Felder is one of a couple of term-limited Council members who have decided to run for State Senate. (Democrats are expected to overcome the Republicans' two-seat majority in the State Senate in November.) In Jackson Heights, Democratic City Councilman Hiram Monserrate has all but declared he will run against Democratic State Senator John Sabini. In Glen Oaks, Democratic City Councilman Jim Gennaro is challenging Republican State Senator Frank Padavan.

Published by The New York Observer on June 1, 2008.

On Thursday, June 5, city public schools will be closed and the Riverdale YM-YWHA will take schoolchildren to Green Meadows Farm in Floral Park, N.Y. to see more than 300 farm animals. Children should bring a brown bag lunch.

Published by Riverdale Press on May 29, 2008.

Mayor Bloomberg marched in the Whitestone parade and another Queens parade in Little Neck and Douglaston.

Published by New York Post on May 27, 2008.

Mayor Bloomberg marched in the Whitestone parade and another Queens parade in Little Neck and Douglaston.

Published by New York Post on May 27, 2008.

Hundreds of veterans and active-duty soldiers were on hand for the memorials, parades, and parties throughout the day. The speaker of the City Council, Christine Quinn, marched in the Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade with her father, Lawrence Quinn, a Navy veteran who served in the Pacific during World War II. State Senator Frank Padavan, a retired Army colonel, marched as well.

Published by New York Sun on May 27, 2008.

Mayor Bloomberg marched in the Whitestone parade and another Queens parade in Little Neck and Douglaston.

Published by New York Post on May 27, 2008.

If the water is too cold at the beach, there is always a parade you can catch. There are so many across the city in all five boroughs. We even boast the nation's largest parade, that is 2:00 this afternoon, the annual Little Neck Douglaston Parade.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 26, 2008.

If the water is too cold at the beach, there is always a parade you can catch. There are so many across the city in all five boroughs. We even boast the nation's largest parade, that is 2:00 this afternoon, the annual Little Neck Douglaston Parade.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 26, 2008.

"It wasn't really planned," said the soft-spoken honors student, who lives in Floral Park.

Published by New York Daily News on May 21, 2008.

The Herricks district, located 20 miles east of Manhattan, is carved out of six affluent communities: New Hyde Park, Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Albertson, Manhasset Hills and Williston Park.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

"The two are almost interchangeable," said Mike Veloso, 26, a Nassau resident speaking from the Queens side. "But Floral Park in Queens has the better schools, lower taxes and quicker access to the rest of the city. I'm mad jealous."

Published by amNY.com on May 15, 2008.

Mumbai Express Just opened last month, Mumbai Express is the newest addition to the ever-growing number of Indian restaurants on Hillside Avenue. Nevertheless, with a chic, modern look and an exclusively vegetarian menu, Mumbai Express sets itself apart. 256-05 Hillside Ave. 718-470-0059

Published by amNY.com on May 15, 2008.

With wall-to-wall mirrors, elegant porcelain and dainty pink table cloths, Hunan CafĂŠ is well-dressed, if only in a 1980s sort of way. But decor aside, this spot is dressed up Chinese take-out at its best, dishing out classics like dumplings, fried rice and moo shu pork. 255-09 Hillside Ave. 718-347-4411

Published by amNY.com on May 15, 2008.

Serving traditional American fare like steaks and seafood, they also have over 150 wines and a 70-seat catering room. Their specialty is a filet mignon served in a port wine reduction sauce. 265-11 Union Tpke., 718-347-4846.

Published by amNY.com on May 15, 2008.

Nassau County Detective Sgt. John Giambrone said that last Friday, the crook hit a New Hyde Park bank, where he wore a fedora, Indiana Jones' headgear of choice. He may also have been wearing a fake beard.

Published by New York Post on May 14, 2008.

After two or more bank heists in the city, he returned to Nassau County on Friday, police believe, when he robbed a Roslyn Savings Bank in New Hyde Park dressed in his rabbi attire. But a crafty teller foiled his plot by placing a dye pack in the money, which exploded in his bag and stained the bills.

Published by New York Daily News on May 14, 2008.

The serial robber is on the loose on Long Island. CBS 2 HD has obtained video of one of his recent robbery attempts, at the Roslyn Savings Bank in New Hyde Park.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 13, 2008.

Detectives believe the same suspect is responsible for ten robberies since 2006, including two in New Hyde Park this week.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 13, 2008.

Chathapuram Kumar, 54, of New Hyde Park, is charged with grand larceny, insurance fraud and falsifying business records, said Nassau DA Kathleen Rice.

Published by New York Post on May 13, 2008.

Thomas, a member of the Manhasset-Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of the Glen Oaks Volunteer Ambulance Corps, was arraigned Thursday.

Published by New York Daily News on May 10, 2008.

Glaubach, 69, of Floral Park, has been crafting wooden Bas-relief sculptures of New York City streetscapes and other landmarks since he was

Published by New York Daily News on May 6, 2008.

Chang lived in New Hyde Park on Long Island.

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

The Queens County Line Democratic Club just announced that Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, who has not said whether he will seek higher office in 2009, will be speaking to the organization tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Sholom in Glen Oaks.

Published by The New York Observer on April 17, 2008.

"All of a sudden there was a very deep impact and I rolled over two or three times in the cart," said the vendor, Jaweed Naseri, 26, of Douglaston, Queens.

Published by New York Post on April 12, 2008.

Their mom Patricia Wagner, 51, was recuperating at home in New Hyde Park.

Published by New York Post on April 8, 2008.

Clark, who grew up in Floral Park, said that while this was a financial feat that would make even Warren Buffett's mouth water, and his wife thinks he is a "visionary," the truth is it all happened by accident.

Published by New York Post on April 4, 2008.