Oct. 14, 2023 By Aidan Graham Following Hamas’ attacks in Israel over the weekend, which included the militant group firing thousands of missiles while kidnapping and killing hundreds of civilians, local organizations have stepped up to help — providing financial aid and donating much-needed resources to those in the line of fire. Those looking…
Oct. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from several Queens precincts are searching for three men who were behind a string of robberies last month. Two of the incidents occurred in the 106th Precinct in Forest Hills beginning on the night of Wednesday, Sept. 20. A 65-year-old man was walking along a residential block in the vicinity of 128th Street and 107th Avenue in South Richmond Hill at around 7:20 p.m., when two strangers approached him and shoved him into a driveway before forcibly removing his wallet, which contained his credit cards and $125 in cash. The suspects then jumped…
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Oct. 12, 2023 By Ethan Marshall According to Douglas Elliman’s report on the Queens rental market for the third quarter of 2023, the listing inventory and sales continued to trend down. This marked the third consecutive quarter in which the listing inventory went down year-over-year, with each falling well below the levels seen prior to…
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Oct. 12, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As we inch closer to Halloween, there are plenty of exciting activities to look forward to in Queens this weekend. Whether you’re in the mood for immersive comedy performances or family-friendly fall festivities, here is a selection of events to boost your weekend agenda. Friday, Oct. 13 Bad Trip:…
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Oct. 12, 2023 By Bill Parry A Richmond Hill man was sentenced Thursday in Queens Supreme Court to 25 years in prison for attempted murder in connection to a random assault of a six-year-old boy he committed in 2019. The defendant, Laurence Gendrau, lifted the boy over his head and slammed him head-first into the…
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Oct. 12, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan A participatory budgeting process to allow New Yorkers to decide how to spend part of the city’s budget, a fairly novel initiative coined the “The People’s Money,” is now open for idea submissions. Phase 1 of the new cycle kicked off on Oct. 10 and will last until Nov. 19. During this idea generation period, all New Yorkers over the age of 11, and regardless of immigration status, can submit ideas for projects that address the needs of their community. Projects must involve an expense, such as an after-school program or mental health initiative…
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Oct. 12, 2023 By Bill Parry A motorcycle-riding gunman allegedly opened fire on a motorist in front of a church during an apparent road rage incident in Southeast Queens on Sunday night. Police from the 113th Precinct in Jamaica reported that the incident occurred just after 8:00 p.m. in Springfield Gardens, when the biker got into a verbal dispute with a 66-year-old man who was behind the wheel of a silver 2023 Toyota Sienna in the vicinity of Farmers Boulevard and North Conduit Avenue. The victim drove off, but the stranger caught up to him in front of the Springfield…
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Oct. 12, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The NYPD is searching for two crooks who punched a man in the face before robbing him in Jamaica last month. According to the NYPD, at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Sept. 2, a 39-year-old man was walking in the rear parking lot of 178-23 Hillside Ave., within the confines…
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Oct. 12, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Zumper released its latest New York City Metro Report, which examines and compares the rental trends for one-bedroom units in several metro cities. According to the report, New York City had the highest median rental price for one-bedroom units last month, at $4,080. New York City’s median rental price…
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Oct. 11, 2023 By Anthony Medina When Dr. Keshwar Ramkissoon returned home after receiving dozens of patients a couple of years ago, he’d go straight to his garage, change his clothing and immediately jump in the shower. His wife, Prarthna Ramkissoon, who also works with her husband at his electro-cardiology practice, recalled the trouble her husband went through to ensure COVID-19 couldn’t enter their home and infect his family. Reflecting on the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the fear of losing a loved one, and the reality of mass deaths due to the virus were a reality, Ramkissoon wanted…
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