City Expands LaGuardia Community College Program That Helps Young Fathers
Fatherhood Academy graduate Jesus Benitez with his 6-year-old son, Mason. View Full Caption LaGuardia Communtiy College Courtesy of Jesus Benitez LONG ISLAND CITY — When Jesus Benitez became a father at 17, he dropped out of high school and started working full time, holding down four jobs to support his family — but the long hours came […]
Rats Running Rampant at LIC Waterfront Park, Visitors Say
Hunters Point South Park has struggled with rats in recent months, visitors said. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Jeanmarie Evelly LONG ISLAND CITY — The city is working to clear Hunters Point South Park of rats, following complaints from park-goers who say they’ve spotted rodents scurrying through the waterfront green space. Locals said they’ve noticed more of […]