Jan. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are still looking for a gunman who shot and wounded two 16-year-old boys in broad daylight during the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 8.
Jan. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Holliswood Center, a rehabilitation and nursing facility located in Jamaica, celebrated a momentous occasion on Saturday, Jan. 13, honoring its newest centenarian. Mable Hammond, the distinguished guest of honor at the festive event, was surrounded by a joyful gathering in the center’s communal area. Friends, family members, dedicated staff,…
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Jan. 15, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The NYC Parks Department recently shared that America’s bird was spotted amid the Pine Grove at Forest Park near Richmond Hill. Parks Dept. staff took the opportunity to poke fun at the rare sighting by tweeting “POV: You’re a squirrel in imminent danger” alongside photos of the bird casting…
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Jan. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry
A federal grand jury in Brooklyn indicted a Jamaica couple and five of their accomplices, all from the Bangladeshi community in Queens, for two alleged kidnappings in Jamaica and Woodside last year.
Jan. 15, 2024 By admin Jan. 15, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer and Czarinna Andres New York City Restaurant Week is back and better than ever with over 600 participating restaurants, including more than 30 in Queens. Beginning Jan. 16 and running through Feb. 4, NYC Restaurant Week bills itself as an opportunity to explore… Read more »
Jan. 13, 2024 By Justin Crosby It’s that time of year again! Trade season is upon us in the NBA, with rumors flying through the air. The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to be right in the middle of the trade rumors this season as they look to capitalize on Joel Embiid’s historic start to the season, as well as Tyrese Maxey’s accession. The Sixers are currently third in the Eastern Conference with a chance to cement themselves as true contenders with the right move. With the early season trade of James Harden, they were able to get traceable expiring contracts […]
Jan. 12, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Two Queens small business owners were recognized as outstanding leaders at the Five Borough Minority and Women-Owned Business Leaders Award ceremony on Thursday. The MWBE Award is organized by TD Bank and the five chambers of commerce in each borough. To be considered for the award, businesses must have proven that they increased sales, profits or employees over the past three years and have demonstrated efforts to advance the minority business community, among other qualifications. The ten awardees from across the city run a range of businesses from restaurants to consulting firms. Some entered…
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Jan. 12, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A high school student from Ozone Park was invited to travel to Dubai and speak about climate change and what actions can be taken to address it at the United Nations Climate Change Conference last month. Zahra, a student at John Adams High School, was one of four high…
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Jan. 11, 2024 By Rachel Butler Four kids from Queens are to star in a brand new musical presented by the Manhattan-based TADA! Youth Theater over a three-week period in late January and early February. The jazz-styled musical, called B.O.T.C.H. (Bureau of Turmoil, Chaos, & Headaches), will take place at the 15 W 28th St….
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Jan. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Springfield Gardens man was sentenced Thursday in Queens Supreme Court to up to 12 years in prison for killing an off-duty NYPD cop when he sped through a stop sign while drunk in 2020.