Nov. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry A man and woman were killed when fire engulfed their heavily cluttered illegal apartment in a detached garage in Jamaica on Saturday morning, officials said. The FDNY received a call of a blaze behind a house at 172-27 91st Ave. in Jamaica just after 6:30 a.m. and dispatched…
Nov. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry A motorcyclist from Jamaica was killed in a crash near Mount Olivet Cemetery in Middle Village on Friday afternoon. Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood responded to a 911 call of a vehicle collision at 69th Street and Eliot Avenue at 5:15 p.m., where they found the…
Nov. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Circus Vazquez will be returning to Citi Field for a series of shows from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. Additionally, another new circus from the Vazquez family, Fl!p Circus, will be coming to Forest Park from Nov. 8-26. Fl!p Circus provides an intimate big top experience through its…
Nov. 1, 2024 By Athena Dawson Veo, one of the three participating e-scooter companies in the DOT’s e-scooter program, is partnering with Captur, an AI company, to bring AI-powered parking to Queens. According to Veo, Captur’s technology has proven to reduce mis-parked vehicles by over 80% in major European cities, which the company believes…
Nov. 1, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Hold on to your pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and gourds a bit past Halloween for a chance to chuck and smash them into valuable compost. On Friday, State Senator John Liu and Council Member Sandra Ung announced that this year’s Pumpkin Smash will be in partnership with the Queens Botanical…
Nov. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Friday, Nov. 1, marked the first time in New York City history that all public schools will close in observance of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, marking a historic milestone for South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities. This new holiday was made possible by Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar, who…
Nov. 1, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Following a push from several elected officials, metal detectors were installed at the Creedmoor migrant shelter in recent weeks. The action was prompted by an incident where two fugitives on the run from Florida, one with a gun, were able to enter the facility, which is called a…
Nov. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is bringing his free annual job fair back to Resorts World Casino in Ozone Park this month. The event, set for Friday, Nov. 8, will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. Job seekers are encouraged to dress…
Nov. 1, 2024 By Tangerine Clarke The purpose of World Human Rights USA Inc. (WHRUSA), a South Asian organization, is to provide resources and counseling to families facing challenges, helping them rebuild and strengthen their relationships. As such, an Oct. 19 second annual convention brought together professionals to highlight its messaging of hope and understanding. […]
Nov. 1, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The world-class Omnium Circus performers will perform at the Queens Theatre from Friday, Nov. 8, through Sunday, Nov. 10. This circus prides itself on providing accessibility to its audience. In addition to being the only circus in the world presented bilingually in English and American Sign Language, other accommodations available for…