Aug. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry A Bronx panhandler was indicted by a Queens grand jury for the attempted murder for the stabbing of a 23-year-old woman who was attacked while leaving the Jamaica-Van Wyck subway station in Richmond Hill last month. Two good Samaritans from Venezuela, who live with their families at a…
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Migrants honored by NYPD for saving woman’s life from knife-wielding attacker in Jamaica station in July
NYPD Chief of Transit Michael Kemper honored on Tuesday two heroic migrants who saved a woman in Queens last month from a dangerous criminal who attacked her with a knife. Alexander Oswaldo Robles Lino and Josnan Alberto Palacios of Venezuela arrived at One Police Plaza on Aug. 20 alongside their families, tears welling in…
NYC metro area on pace to lead nation in new apartments constructed in 2024: report
Aug. 21, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York City metropolitan area is on track to lead the United States in new apartments constructed among major cities in 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm RentCafe. With 32,935 new rentals expected to be completed by the end of the year, the…
Young artists showcase colorful murals at Queens County Family Court
Aug. 21, 2024 By Athena Dawson A series of vibrant murals is now on display at Queens County Family Court, the work of 14 high school and college students who participated in a local youth apprenticeship program. The young artists unveiled their creations during a celebration at the courthouse, located at 151-20 Jamaica Ave.…
West Nile virus found in over 40 Queens neighborhoods as NYC announces first reported cases
Aug. 21, 2024 By Anthony Medina Over the past two months, mosquitoes in more than 40 Queens neighborhoods—and additional areas across New York City—have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Four residents from Queens and Manhattan were confirmed to have contracted West Nile…
Dancehall icon Sean Paul will take the stage at a free concert in southeast Queens Aug. 24
Aug. 21, 2024 By Athena Dawson The king of dancehall is coming to Queens. Sean Paul, a prominent Jamaican dancehall singer, rapper and DJ, will headline a concert as part of the Rise Up NYC concert series on Saturday, Aug. 24. The free concert will be held at Roy Wilkins Park, located on Merrick…
Queens middle school student’s essay honoring a veteran takes her on a trip to city hall
Aug. 20, 2024 By Anthony Medina An essay written by Amanda Jaggernath, a prospective 7th grader at M.S. 137 America’s School of Heroes in Ozone Park, earned her more than just the admiration of City Councilwoman Joann Ariola last week. Jaggernath traveled to City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 15, not only as a Ozone…
NYCFC kicks off first-ever kids night at Citi Field: Fun, games and soccer excitement Saturday
Aug. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien New York City FC (NYCFC) will host its first-ever Kids Night when the MLS club takes on Chicago Fire at Citi Field at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 24. Prior to kick-off, NYCFC will host a Fan Fest at Mets Plaza from 5-7 p.m. featuring family-friendly games, giveaways,…
USTA and ESPN partner with Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to elevate 2024 US Open experience
Aug. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and ESPN have announced a partnership with Alicia Keys’ Tony-nominated Broadway musical “Hell’s Kitchen” to help bring tennis to new audiences for the 2024 US Open. Music from the hit Broadway show will resound across ESPN channels and the Billie Jean King…
Borough President and civic leaders demand action on overgrown medians and littered streets, propose new legislation
Aug. 20, 2024 By Athena Dawson Overgrown medians and trash-strewn streets across Queens are raising quality-of-life concerns among residents throughout the borough. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards held a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 13, urging city agencies to address the neglected medians throughout the borough. Standing in front of an overgrown median at…