Nov. 25, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden is calling on Mayor Eric Adams to demand the resignation of Judge Edward Daniels following the shooting of a police officer and an innocent bystander on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Judge Daniels, who was appointed to Criminal Court by the Mayor in April, is facing…
Nov. 25, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows and Transit District 20 are looking for a relentless suspect who groped a woman on an MTA bus in Holliswood and proceeded to follow her all the way to Woodhaven, where he groped her a second time, police said on…
Nov. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens marked the end of its 125th Anniversary celebrations with two significant events this month, bringing together community leaders, experts, and supporters to reflect on the ongoing challenges of poverty and the organization’s impactful work over the years. The events were highlighted by the…
Nov. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens County Criminal Bar Association (QCCBA) hosted its inaugural dinner and awards night on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Agra Palace in Forest Hills. The event, which marked the association’s first full year of operation, drew approximately 200 members from the Queens County criminal legal community to celebrate…
Nov. 25, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Members Robert Holden and Joann Ariola have issued strong statements opposing the progression of Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial ‘City of Yes’ zoning reform plan through the City Council. The plan, which underwent slight modifications to strike a final deal with the council, includes a $5 billion commitment…
A local business owner was convicted Thursday of defrauding taxpayer-funded mortgage lenders out of millions of dollars in a years-long scheme involving fraudulent short sales of distressed properties. Queens resident Avraham Tarshish, 40, now faces up to 30 years in prison after a Brooklyn jury found him guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud…
Nov. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson A Japanese airline has selected JFK Airport’s Terminal 6 (T6) as its future home. JFK Millenium Partners (JMP), the parent company of the ongoing T6 development, announced on Thursday that All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be among the first airlines to operate from the state-of-the-art terminal when it…
Nov. 22, 2024 By Tangerine Clarke Stanford Law and University of Pennsylvania-educated lawyer Jenifer Rajkumar says she brings an unparalleled record of public service and leadership. This includes fighting workplace discrimination for 5,000 women — a case recognized by the United Nations as one of the top 10 in the world promoting women’s equality. The […]
Nov. 22, 2024 By Colum Motherway Wells Fargo celebrated the grand opening of its first branch in Queens on Wednesday, Nov. 20, marking a milestone with the unveiling of its new location in Little Neck. The addition brings the bank’s total branches in New York State to more than 70, with 26 branches already…
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Nov. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry