Apr. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry With less than three months to go until the Democratic primary, the race for Queens district attorney is heating up. On Monday, challenger George Grasso rallied on the steps of Borough Hall Monday. The retired judge from Douglaston received endorsements from 11 law enforcement organizations and community members after…
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Man found dead outside St. Albans nightclub in early morning shooting: NYPD
Apr. 8, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb The NYPD is searching for two suspects connected with the fatal shooting of a Florida man who was found dead outside of a nightclub in St. Albans early Saturday morning. Police from the 113th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a shooting near Selover Road and Merrick Boulevard…
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Hero cops from Queens’ 105th Precinct perform life-saving CPR on 15-month-old baby
Mar. 24, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb A pair of police officers from the 105th Precinct in Queens Village performed life-saving CPR on a 15-month-old baby in Brookville earlier this month, according to the NYPD. Police responded to a 911 call regarding an unconscious baby at a residence near 226th Street and 146th Avenue in Brookville…
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Queens legislators urge governor to include MTA fare freeze, free bus funding in final state budget
Mar. 22, 2023 By Bill Parry
Lawmakers from every corner of Queens gathered on March 22 in the state capitol to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to include funding for an MTA fare freeze and a free bus pilot in the final state budget as negotiations continue through April 1.
Four CUNY colleges receive $5.5 million in funding from Queens borough president’s office
March 14, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The leaders of four City University of New York (CUNY) colleges in Queens were presented with a $5.5 million check for funding on Tuesday, March 14. The presentation was made by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, whose office allocated the funds to LaGuardia Community College, Queens College, Queensborough Community… Read more »
Forest Hills native Ray Romano makes directorial debut with ‘Somewhere in Queens’
Mar. 8, 2023 By Julia Moro Forest Hills native Ray Romano will be releasing his comedy drama, “Somewhere in Queens,” April 21, 2023, after directing, writing and starring in the film. “Somewhere in Queens” follows a simple, blue-collar family, deeply rooted in their Italian American heritage — similar to many Queens natives. Leo Russo, played…
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Man pushed down stairs and robbed at knifepoint inside Jamaica Hills subway station: NYPD
March 1, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A man was pushed down a flight of stairs before being robbed at knifepoint by two suspects at a Jamaica Hills subway station last week, according to authorities. The victim, 30, was walking up a set of stairs inside the 169th Street subway station on Feb. 22 at around… Read more »
Queens DA Katz lands more organized labor union endorsements in her re-election bid
Feb. 20, 2023 By Bill Parry Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz continues to add endorsements from the city’s organized labor unions. On Feb. 15, Katz announced her reelection campaign was endorsed by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), Local 338 RUFCW, RWDSU Local 1102, and UFCW Local 1500, which represent over 100,000 members….
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Local tourism executive pens book about famous people in Queens
Feb. 15, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A local tourism executive has released a book showcasing some of Queens’ most famous individuals. From Simon & Garfunkel, to LL Cool J and Ron Artest, the new book consists of more than 200 images featuring pre-eminent people who have lived in the World’s Borough. The book, called Famous People… Read more »
Suspect behind Jamaica shooting remains at large: NYPD
Feb. 13, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A man was shot in front of a house in Jamaica, Queens, on Friday, Feb. 10, and the suspect remains at large, according to authorities. The victim, a 20-year-old man, was shot by an unidentified suspect while in front of a house at 91-27 183rd St. at around 6:20… Read more »