Aug. 7, 2024 By Council Member Nantasha Williams In New York City, financial penalties for minor violations are often more than just a ticket; they can represent a serious setback for individuals and families already struggling to make ends meet. These fines and fees disproportionately impact those living in poverty or immigrants yet to…
Aug. 7, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Out of the 100 largest cities in the United States, Queens ranked 95th when it came to the average size of an apartment for $1,500 a month, according to a report by the real estate site RentCafe. The study’s results concluded that apartments in Queens with a $1,500…
Aug. 7, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local Richmond Hill-based nonprofit is hosting a health and wellness event in South Ozone Park on Saturday, Aug. 17. The South Queens Women’s March will host its inaugural Health and Wellness Fair at The Figure Studio, located at 111-49 Lefferts Blvd. The free event will run from…
Aug. 6, 2024 By Bill Parry A Jamaica man was beaten to death by a neighbor after a verbal dispute escalated into violence. Michael Tobon, 39, of 179th Street, was bludgeoned to death after being struck multiple times in his body and head with a chair during a dispute on Friday, July 26, police…
Aug. 6, 2024 By Rev. Phil Craig New York City has long been a beacon of opportunity, but those of us who have lived in this city for long enough know that the path to a better future can be uphill. Recent rules regulating food delivery – an industry that many in our community…
Aug. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A collaboration between the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and the Queens Night Market (QNM) will provide 2,000 delicious meals to borough residents in need, thanks to an innovative voucher program. Every year, QNM, the family-friendly night market in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, suspends operations for three weeks in…
Aug. 6, 2024 By Bill Parry A 34-year-old man was critically wounded on Monday night after a gunman shot him eight times in front of a Richmond Hill smoke shop. The victim was with a woman who got into a verbal dispute with the suspect inside Sky High Exotic at 119-11 Jamaica Ave. at…
Aug. 6, 2024 By emarshall Aug. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Since first opening its doors in 1978, the Amorelli Realty real estate agency, located at 36-01 30th Ave., has become a community staple in Astoria. Having won the “Best of the Boro” award for “Best Realty” each of the last eight years, Amorelli Realty… Read more »
Aug. 5, 2024 By Bill Parry The American Red Cross NYC Disaster Action Team has registered 11 households that were displaced after a row of homes were nearly destroyed during a devastating five-alarm inferno in Queens Village on Saturday afternoon. The 32 adults and 12 children living there were registered for emergency assistance, including…
Aug. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) announced on Thursday, Aug. 1 that the new JFK Terminal 6 (T-6) will have a state-of-the-art hybrid self-service bag drop. JMP, which the Port Authority selected to build and operate the new $4.2 billion terminal, selected Materna IPS to bring the new service to…