Aug. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry What began as a chat between two strangers in a small parking lot behind a St. Albans liquor store late last month turned into the subject of a grand larceny investigation at the 105th Precinct in Queens Village. A 23-year-old man was in the parking lot on 135th…
Aug. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks hosted a local media roundtable on Monday, Aug. 5 in downtown Jamaica. Meeks, who presides over the neighborhoods encompassing The Rockaways, Broad Channel, Cambria Heights, Hollis, Laurelton, South Jamaica and St. Albans, spoke on his re-election campaign, his support of Vice President Kamala Harris for…
Aug. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry Two Hollis men were sentenced to 23 years to life in prison in Queens Supreme Court on Wednesday for murdering a dice game opponent from St. Albans in 2021. Mark Watson, 28, of 201st Street, and Rodney Dunn, 40, of 109th Avenue, were convicted after a two-week jury…
Aug. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson NYC Parks Department is hosting a free “Movies Under The Stars” summer movie program, screening some of the biggest blockbuster films. From fun, action-packed films like “Kung Fu Panda 4” to romantic comedies like “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 4,” the big screen has come to Queens through…
Aug. 7, 2024 By Athena Dawson As the back-to-school season approaches, numerous local organizations in southeastern Queens are hosting giveaway events for residents across the borough. These events will provide essential school supplies such as scissors, binders, craft materials, bookbags and notebooks. Below is a list of events for students. Back To School Pop…
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…