Dec. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry Hours before Israel resumed retaliatory strikes against Hamas in the Gaza Strip after a seven-day cease fire came to an end on Dec. 1, Assemblymember David Weprin urged Department of Education Chancellor David Banks to implement a comprehensive plan of action to address the “appalling student behavior” after hundreds…
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Dec. 1, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi Seems as if the holiday season is coming upon us quicker than ever! And if you’re running out of thoughtful ideas for gifts and stocking stuffers, here are some tempting offerings, courtesy of those innovative Made in Queens (MiQ) folks. “Our Made in Queens program is so rewarding because…
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Nov. 30, 2023 By Bill Parry
A Flushing man was sentenced to 11-and-a-half years in prison for wounding an off-duty correction officer during a shootout in Queens Village in the summer of 2022, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office.
Nov. 30, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As we transition from Thanksgiving, the Queens community is lining up for a weekend filled with festivities, ushering in the holiday spirit. Scheduled events include the Parade on Rockaway, Astoria’s tree lighting ceremony, an opportunity to give back at the annual toy drive and more. For those looking for…
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Nov. 29, 2023 By Bill Parry A Nov. 30 rally against antisemitism and support of pro-Israel teachers at Hillcrest High School in Jamaica was called off Wednesday at the request of the 9th grade teacher at the school who was targeted by hundreds of students who rampaged through the hallways to protest her support of…
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Nov. 29, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The median rent price for one-bedroom units in New York City rose to an all-time high of $4,300 in November 2023, according to a report by the national real estate firm Zumper. This new high comes shortly after the median rent rose to above $4,000 for the first time…
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Nov. 29, 2023 by Jill Carvajal Ongoing advancements in technology and continued collaboration between the public and private sectors will be essential to meeting the unique demands of highly urbanized environments like NY. Boingo Wireless is one of the companies that provides solutions to this challenge. Mike Finley, CEO of Boingo Wireless talks about what it […]
Nov. 29, 2023 By Ethan Marshall SCO Family of Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Journey Chic Boutique, a new business operated by young adults in foster care, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Genovese Family Life Center, in Jamaica. In addition to local leaders, those on hand for the ribbon…
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Nov. 28, 2023 By Bill Parry Two Richmond Hill men were sentenced to lengthy prison terms in Brooklyn federal court for distributing fentanyl and cocaine that caused a 2019 fatal overdose at a pizzeria in Ozone Park. Vladimir Esguerra, 41, and Jonathan Betancur, 34, were sentenced on Nov. 21 by U.S. District Judge Eric Komitee to 128 months’ imprisonment and 110 months’ imprisonment, respectively, for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and distributing the heroin and fentanyl that caused the death of Michael J. Marino. According to the government’s sentencing letters and court documents, Esguerra and Betancur were drug dealers who…
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Nov. 28, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The number of grand larceny cases across Queens continues to go down year-to-date compared to the same period in 2022, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD. Grand larceny incidents are down 4.7% across northern Queens for the year through Nov. 26, dropping from 6,405 last…
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