Nov. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry Far Rockaway resident Waturi Johnson was sentenced Friday to 24 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of Uriah Richardson, a father of three who was gunned down in broad daylight in front of the Mott Avenue A train station 2021. The two men did not…
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Experience Bebop Mastery: Jazz icon Eric Alexander comes to Flushing Town Hall for one-night performance
Nov. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson Flushing Town Hall will welcome another jazz icon to the world’s borough this November. The Eric Alexander Quartet will perform at the cultural institution, located at 137-35 Northern Blvd., on Friday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. Eric Alexander is featured on over 100 recorded albums and is recognized as one…
FDNY firefighter arrested in Rosedale for allegedly choking ex-wife in front of child
An FDNY firefighter was arrested in Queens over the weekend for allegedly choking his wife in front of his child, sources familiar with the incident reported. According to police sources, 47-year-old firefighter Joseph Johnson was arrested in the confines of the 105th Precinct at around 3:20 p.m. on Nov. 9. Sources with immediate knowledge…
Meng awards $300K to Forest Hills American Legion for critical upgrades and veteran support
Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Just in time for Veterans Day, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $300,000 in federal funding to support critical upgrades at the American Legion Continental Post #1424 in Forest Hills. The funds will facilitate essential repairs and improvements at the…
Brooklyn man charged in viral Belt Parkway crash scheme captured on victim’s dashcam: DA
Nov. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry A Brooklyn man was criminally charged with staging a car crash on the Belt Parkway in Rosedale last month that was captured on the dashboard camera in the victim’s car and went viral on social media after it was posted on TikTok, where it was viewed by millions…
SUV explosion rocks South Ozone Park street, damaging homes and vehicles on Friday morning: FDNY
Nov. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry A quiet residential street in South Ozone Park was rocked by a thunderous explosion on Friday morning after an SUV filled with dangerous construction materials detonated in front of 131-16 133 St. five blocks west of the Van Wyck Expressway. The massive blast damaged five homes and brought…
City completes median and street safety improvements on Union Turnpike in Bayside
Nov. 8, 2024 By QNS News Team The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced on Friday, Nov. 8, the completion of a capital project in Bayside enhancing safety and aesthetics along Union Turnpike between 226th Street and Hollis Court Boulevard. According to the DDC, the project, managed by the agency…
Popular chicken joint Raising Cane’s to open new Jamaica location Dec. 10
Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Raising Cane’s, the popular Louisiana-based fast-food chain known for its chicken fingers, will open its second Queens location at 159-29 Jamaica Ave. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, the company confirmed. The site, which previously housed a Burger King, is nearing the end of construction, with only interior finishing touches…
Resorts World Casino marks ‘lucky 13th’ anniversary, celebrates community impact and future plans in Queens
Nov. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNYC) celebrated its “lucky 13th” anniversary last month. Since opening in 2011, the entertainment and dining hub at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd in Jamaica has collaborated with stakeholders and community members to build partnerships across Queens. Located on the Aqueduct Racetrack complex, RWNYC…
Kew Gardens Hills man charged with attempted murder during beef over parking spot: NYPD
Nov. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry A Kew Gardens Hills man was arrested for allegedly shooting two men during a dispute over a parking spot right across the street from the gunman’s apartment house on the night of Sunday, Nov. 3. Alan Rodriguez, 22, of 147-24 79th Ave. was arraigned on Monday night in…