Jan. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry A Fresh Meadows man was sentenced to seven years in prison for attempting to kidnap a 5-year-old boy in Richmond Hill in July 2021, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Tuesday. James McGonagle, 27, of Parsons Boulevard, pleaded guilty in Queens Supreme Court in November to attempted kidnapping…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway As New York enters 2025, a slate of new laws impacting minimum wage, paid leave, civil rights, and environmental protections have taken effect, shaping the lives of residents in Queens and across the state. On Jan. 1, the minimum wage in New York City rose by 50 cents…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom rental units in Queens all saw year-over-year price increases by the end of 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. The overall average rental price for these residential units rose 3.85% year-over-year, from $2,780 in December 2023 to…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize winning ticket for the Jan. 11 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing was sold at Juana Francisca Deli Inc., located at 136-40 Hook Creek Blvd. in Rosedale. The winning ticket is worth $34,430. TAKE 5 drawings occur twice daily, at 2:30 p.m.…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson A trio of Southeast Queens assembly members have recently been appointed as chairs of critical committees, subcommittees, and task forces. Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman was named Chair of the Higher Education Committee and Solid Waste Management Legislative Commission. Hyndman’s roles include work on expanding access to education and…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry Under the federal Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), local lawmakers were able to secure $190 million to address flooding in Queens over the next two years. The provision of the WRDA, which authorizes the Army Corp of Engineers to improve the nation’s water infrastructure, was originally introduced by…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Michael Tang Last December brought a long-awaited victory for New York City. Our City Council adopted the historic City of Yes housing plan, paving the way for more than 80,000 new homes by 2040 with the promise of affordability. As a longtime resident of Flushing, Queens, I naturally welcomed the…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson German leisure airline Condor has announced that it will move its operations to the upcoming JFK Terminal 6 (T6), a state-of-the-art facility under development by JFK Millennium Partners (JMP). The announcement, made on Jan. 13, solidifies Condor’s presence at JFK as part of a growing roster of award-winning…
Jan. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway The QueensLink project received a major boost with a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Announced on Friday, Jan. 10, the funding is part of the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program and will support efforts to enhance transit access and connectivity for Queens residents. QueensLink, a nonprofit…
Jan. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson The MTA has announced the purchase of 265 zero-emissions buses, which will be rolled out across New York City later this year. MTA President and CEO Janno Leiber made the announcement during a press conference held at the Jamaica Depot Temporary Bus Parking Area on Friday, Jan. 10.…