Jun. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson & Czarinna Andres Queens voters will head to the polls this year to decide a mix of contested and uncontested Civil Court races, including three competitive Democratic primaries and multiple general election matchups. The contests span countywide vacancies and judicial seats in four Municipal Court Districts. The primary…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller State Sen. and mayoral candidate Jessica Ramos made the shocking move on Friday of endorsing frontrunner Andrew Cuomo for Mayor. Ramos has been a harsh critic of the former Governor up until very recently, in the June 4 Mayoral debate. Ramos, a progressive lawmaker representing District 13, which encompasses the…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson Dozens of people dressed in vibrant colors gathered on the steps of Queens Borough Hall on Tuesday, June 3, for a flag-raising ceremony to mark the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The event served as both a celebration and a powerful statement of visibility and resistance, aligning with…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres American Airlines and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have officially introduced a new biometric screening system at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), significantly reducing wait times for U.S. citizens reentering the country. The new system, known as Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP), uses facial recognition technology to…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Bill Parry Two grandsons of the late Gambino mob boss John Gotti were arrested Monday for dishing out some street justice against an associate who allegedly robbed the Howard Beach home of the don’s namesake on Saturday. Reputed Gambino associate Gino Gabrielli, 31, was arrested on Sunday, a day after…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello Citi Field is turning up the volume for K-pop fans this summer, starting with Mets K-POP Night on Tuesday, June 10. The event kicks off with a pre-game party in the “K-pop Korner” from 5 to 7 p.m., ahead of the Mets’ 7:10 p.m. matchup against the Washington…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson Council Member Nantasha Williams has recently passed a bill that will bring more attention to the flooding issues plaguing Southeast Queens neighborhoods. The New York City Council passed Intro 1067-B, sponsored by Williams, on Wednesday, May 28, during its Stated Meeting. The legislation will raise awareness and create…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello Members of the FDNY Bravest Boxing Club are getting ready to lace up their gloves and leave it all in the ring at Thrilla in Camilla 9, a charity boxing event taking place Friday, June 13, to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The event, sanctioned by USA…
Jun. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry A St. Albans sexual predator was sentenced to 34 years in prison for raping two young girls, ages 12 and 16, in separate occasions at the same motel in 2022, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Wednesday. Viando Ricketts, 31, of 200th Street, was convicted by a jury…
Jun. 4, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Home prices more than doubled in 24 neighborhoods across New York City over the past decade—including seven in Queens—according to a new report from real estate research site PropertyShark that highlights dramatic shifts in the city’s housing market between 2014 and 2024. The Queens neighborhoods to experience this…