May 16, 2022 By Christian Murray The new congressional maps were released Monday and while Queens is likely to remain blue, many voters—particularly in the western portion of the borough—are likely to find themselves in new districts with new leaders to choose from. A draft of the revised maps was released today that was put… Read more »
May 16, 2022 By Czarinna Andres A popular no-frills, low-price supermarket chain is opening its second Queens location in Jamaica at the end of the month. ALDI, a family-owned German based superstore, will cut the ribbon on its new 92-33 168th St location on May 26. “We’re excited to open our first ALDI store in… Read more »
May 16, 2022 By Czarinna Andres Police are looking for an armed suspect who approached a 24-year-old man from behind and repeatedly bashed him in the head with a firearm in Queens Village Friday. The victim was walking home in the vicinity of 217-17 89th Ave. at around 9:30 a.m. on May 13 when he… Read more »
May 13, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Two Queens elected officials have created a new group that aims to address quality of life issues in Downtown Jamaica and spur economic growth in the area. The Downtown Jamaica Improvement Council, which launched Thursday, seeks to bring local stakeholders together to streamline the completion of public projects throughout… Read more »
May 12, 2022 By Czarinna Andres Police released video footage Wednesday of a mob of teenage girls punching and bashing two female youths outside a McDonald’s in Queens Village. The incident, which stemmed from a social media feud, took place at around 4:15 p.m. in the parking lot outside the fast-food joint located at 88-14… Read more »
May 12, 2022 By Christian Murray The New York Assembly races will go ahead as planned on June 28, despite a legal challenge saying that the district maps needed to be redrawn and the primaries delayed. Justice Patrick McAllister of Steuben County Supreme Court agreed with two plaintiffs saying that the maps were created in… Read more »
May 11, 2022 By Christian Murray The State Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would ban pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits. The bill, introduced by State. Sen. Mike Gianaris, aims to end puppy mills and breeding farms, where animals are typically overbred and often confined to poor living conditions. Gianaris hopes the legislation will… Read more »
May 10, 2022 By Michael Dorgan More than a dozen councilmembers– including three from Queens–have introduced legislation that would ramp up fines for drivers of noisy vehicles. The bill—sponsored by 17 councilmembers including Queens representatives Sandra Ung, Linda Lee and Lynn C. Schulman—would double the existing penalties for motorists who drive with loud exhausts or… Read more »
May 10, 2022 By Michael Dorgan New Yorkers who live in low-income neighborhoods lack access to quality parks and playgrounds when compared to residents living in affluent areas, according to a Queens councilmember. Councilmember Shekar Krishnan, who represents District 25 in Jackson Heights, says that neighborhood parks in poorer communities are often inadequately maintained due… Read more »
May 10, 2022 By Michael Dorgan **Warning: Graphic content, viewer discretion is advised** A woman who was pinned between two cars in a terrifying hit-and-run incident in South Jamaica Sunday morning died from her injuries yesterday. The Mother’s Day horror incident, which was captured on video and posted online, shows 49-year-old Florence Ngwu getting crushed… Read more »