A Woodhaven church is reportedly squaring off against their hookah-and-booze-swilling neighbors, who are trying to keep the peace while simultaneously applying for a liquor license. But the owner of the hookah lounge says he's not sure what the brouhaha is all about. more ›

Back in March, straight Long Island 18-year-old Anthony Collao was beaten to death in a hail of homophobic slurs while leaving a birthday party in Woodhaven, Queens. Today, the DA there charged six teens involved in the beating with murder as a hate crime. more ›

Four teenagers have been arraigned on charges of manslaughter and gang assault after allegedly beating 18-year-old Anthony Coallo to death outside a Woodhaven party on Saturday, all while yelling anti-gay slurs, even though Coallo's friends said he was not gay. Now, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly says the incident, "appears to have all the elements of a hate crime and now a hate crime homicide." Police have also arrested a fifth suspect, who has been charged with manslaughter and assault as hate crimes. more ›

An 18-year-old high school graduate was beaten and stomped to death at a party in Queens this weekend by four party crashers who were allegedly yelling anti-gay slurs. However, friends testify that victim Anthony Collao had a girlfriend and was not gay. The party was thrown by two gay men, but the four assailants reportedly did not discriminate when it came to picking fights. more ›

The NYPD is asking for help in finding the driver of a van that fatally struck a 71-year-old woman in the Woodhaven section of Queens. The incident occurred on Monday night around 10:24 p.m., when Virginia Montalvo was pushing a shopping cart full of recyclable material across Jamaica Avenue near 98th Street. Police believe the driver was speeding; a witness told the Daily News, "The driver had to know they hit someone, but they just kept driving like they had no soul... The driver struck the woman dead and didn't even hesitate." Montalvo was later pronounced dead a hospital; she lived just two blocks away with her daughter's family. Though she didn't need to collect cans and bottles (and her family apparently warned her not to collect at night), her son-in-law explained to the NY Times, "She went and did her collections to keep herself busy, so as not to be bored sitting at home." Witnesses are asked to contact CrimeStoppers,1-800-577-TIPS or email. more ›

A fire in the Woodhaven section of Queens has spread to a number of homes on 96th Street. It's believed the fire started in one home before 12:45 p.m. According to WCBS 2, nearly 200 firefighters are fighting the blaze that has spread due to the strong winds." So far, no injuries have been reported but the winds are making things difficult. more ›

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