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A Queens man was killed near Alley Pond Park when he crashed into a garbage truck that was parked in front of a Department of Sanitation garage in Little Neck early Saturday morning.

Police from the 111th Precinct in Bayside responded to a 911 call of a vehicle collision in front of the DSNY facility at 75-05 Douglaston Parkway between the Grand Central Parkway and the Cross Island Parkway at around 1:44 a.m. on March 17. EMS responded to the scene and rushed the victim to North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, where he was pronounced dead a short while later. The deceased was identified as 22-year-old Cesar Juarez-Duarte of South Ozone Park, an NYPD spokeswoman said Monday.

May. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez is leading a congressional effort to pressure SkyHop Global, a national airline crew transportation company, to return to the bargaining table with striking shuttle drivers serving New York City’s major airports.

May. 19, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and Czarinna Andres

Hundreds of New Yorkers gathered at Crocheron Park in Bayside on Sunday, May 18, for the 19th annual Big Hearts Walk for St. Mary’s Kids, raising more than $165,000 to support life-changing care for some of the city’s most medically complex children.

A Maryland man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Thursday for killing a Springfield Gardens grandfather in April 2022.

Sheldon Dottin, 51, of Waldorf in Charles County, was convicted at trial last month, three years after he gunned down his ex-girlfriend’s father, 72-year-old Gladstone Barrett, inside his home at 146-28 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.

May. 16, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

The energy of May is on full display across Queens, with a lineup of local races that invite runners of all levels to hit the pavement and the trails. With mild temperatures and sunny skies setting the stage, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the spring weather before the summer heat sets in. From the Forest Park 4 Mile Road and Trail Classic to the festive Great Hawaiian Luau 5K at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, these events offer more than just a workout—they foster community spirit and personal growth. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen before lacing up and heading out. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or new to the sport, these May races offer a chance to challenge yourself and connect with others in motion.

May. 16, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNYC), Cirrus Workforce Housing Advisors, LP, and a coalition of labor unions announced a landmark agreement to build up to 50,000 units of workforce housing citywide over the next two decades.

May. 15, 2025 By Rev. Dr. Phil Craig 

While one’s worth is not determined by an abundance of possessions, our faith teaches us that all workers deserve a just living. However, for many people in our communities, the way our laws are written are keeping them from enjoying equal pay for equal work. This is especially true for New Yorkers who support themselves and their families doing delivery work — and we stand alongside our lawmakers who are looking to change that. 

May. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The New York State Assembly has overwhelmingly approved legislation that would allow Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International to transform 50 acres of Citi Field parking lot into Metropolitan Park, an $8 billion entertainment complex anchored by a casino.

A 72-year-old man was pistol-whipped during an armed robbery at the Soul Deli in St. Albans on the night of Thursday, May 1, and the perpetrator remains at large weeks later.

Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica responded to the scene at 203-01 Hollis Avenue and found the wounded senior bloodied and battered inside the Black-owned deli, known across Southeast Queens for its hospitality and soul food.

May. 15, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a fellow passenger during a brutal daytime attack aboard a Brooklyn shuttle bus on Sunday.