Mar. 8, 2023 By Julia Moro Forest Hills native Ray Romano will be releasing his comedy drama, “Somewhere in Queens,” April 21, 2023, after directing, writing and starring in the film. “Somewhere in Queens” follows a simple, blue-collar family, deeply rooted in their Italian American heritage — similar to many Queens natives. Leo Russo, played…
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Mar. 7, 2023 By Ethan Marshall A representative from NYC Health + Hospitals delivered a presentation on the city’s asylum seeker response to members of the Queens Borough Board Monday, March 6. The main point of discussion was centered on how the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center (HERRC) in Queens has been helping these…
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Mar. 7, 2023 By Bill Parry
A Springfield Gardens man was indicted on manslaughter and drunk driving charges in connection with a 2020 fatal car crash in St. Albans that killed an off-duty NYPD officer, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Tuesday.
Mar. 7, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are on the lookout for a teenage bully who allegedly robbed a couple of youngsters in the neighborhood last month. The first mugging occurred on the morning of Friday, Feb. 17, at South Road and Sutphin Boulevard. A 12-year-old boy was walking…
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Mar. 6, 2023 By Bill Parry
An alleged hitman from New Jersey was indicted for a South Ozone Park execution-style murder in broad daylight in September 2021, while dressed like an Orthodox Jewish man, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Monday, March 6.
Mar. 6, 2023 By Danielle Louie Stop & Shop has remodeled more stores across Queens with the company’s $140 million capital investment for its New York City stores. On Feb. 24, Stop & Shop re-opened the Arverne, Rockaway and Springfield Gardens stores. The remodeling was announced in 2022, which features brighter and more modern decor,…
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Mar. 6, 2023 By Bill Parry
According to authorities, a Rosedale man was arrested and charged with driving while under the influence after fatally striking a Jamaica woman just blocks away from her home on Friday evening, March 3.
Mar. 3, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi There’s nothing quite like St. Paddy’s Day in Queens, from pub crawls to lively parades. What makes it even better is getting a drink and some eats before, during or after the parade. “You don’t have to be Irish to love St. Paddy’s Day, especially if you celebrate in…
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Mar. 3, 2023 By Bill Parry A teacher at PS 48Q in Jamaica was arrested at the school Wednesday morning, March 1, and was later charged with assault for allegedly manhandling an 8-year-old girl, according to authorities. Police from the 103rd Precinct were called to the David N. Dinkins School for Community Service, located at…
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Mar. 3, 2023 By Bill Parry
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards endorsed the re-election campaign of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz Thursday, March 2.