Jan. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Hundreds of volunteers across New York City came together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to take part in Commonpoint’s annual Day of Service, a flagship initiative of the Queens-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community bonds while addressing the needs of thousands of families. In partnership with UJA-Federation…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows are looking for a burglar who allegedly broke into a Kew Gardens Hills synagogue in broad daylight last month and slaked his thirst for liquor. At around 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, the suspect broke into Yeshiva Hashevaynu, a…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Athena Dawson A local Southeast Queens real estate broker has put his hat in the ring for the race for City Council District 28. Romeo Hitlall is a South Ozone Park resident campaigning in the 2025 Democratic Primary for District 28 in the race to succeed City Council Speaker Adrienne…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Bill Parry FDNY fire marshals determined that lithium-ion batteries sparked a fire in a Queensboro Hill townhouse that injured three residents and a firefighter were injured a few blocks south of Kissena Corridor Park on Friday morning. The blaze broke out in a home at 142-33 60th Ave. just before…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Athena Dawson Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) unveiled its plans for the future of gaming in Queens at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Jan 23. The ceremony at the RWNYC grand lobby unveiled the Experience Center, an innovative pavilion designed to showcase its transformative $5 billion redevelopment vision. Dozens…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Bill Parry Homicide detectives at the 113th Precinct in Jamaica are still working to determine the motive behind the fatal shooting of a St. Albans man who was gunned down on a residential street just blocks from his home. Sherman Walker, 51, of Francis Lewis Boulevard was shot multiple times…
Jan. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry New details have emerged in the murder of a patient at a mental health facility on the grounds of the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens Village on the morning of Monday, Jan. 19. The victim’s roommate, 23-year-old David Zheng, was arrested and charged with murder and other related…
Jan. 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A coalition of New York City elected officials has condemned the actions of L&J Commercial and Residential Services after the contractor slashed wages and eliminated benefits for cleaning staff at Gertz Plaza Mall in Jamaica late last year. In an open letter to L&J president Luis Vigoya, the…
Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Triveni Times, a prominent media network serving South Asian and immigrant communities, honored seven distinguished community media journalists at an awards ceremony last month. The event, held at the Queens Public Library in Corona on Dec. 18 recognized their dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering cultural dialogue through journalism.…
Jan. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo, the Chair of the New York State Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee, has announced his intention to push for a ban on sweepstakes casinos. This is following the discovery of a loophole that allows these unregulated platforms to operate across the state, potentially exposing…