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“Iftar On The Go meals” being distributed twice a week in Astoria during Ramadan
“Iftar On The Go meals” being distributed twice a week in Astoria during Ramadan

Mar. 18, 2024 By admin

Mar. 17, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan

With the holy month of Ramadan underway, organizations are partnering up to distribute thousands of Iftar meals to those in need.  

Islamic Relief USA, a longtime non-profit humanitarian agency, and NYC Comptroller Brad Lander are joining forces to lessen food insecurity for those fasting during Ramadan. Together, they’re working with seven local organizations across the five boroughs to distribute halal boxed dinners for Iftar, the fast-breaking evening meal.

Flushing man charged with criminally negligent homicide in collision that killed youngster in East Elmhurst: DA

A Flushing man was criminally charged in connection to a fatal collision that killed an 8-year-old boy in East Elmhurst on Wednesday afternoon.

Jose Barcia, 52, was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Thursday on charges of criminally negligent homicide and other crimes for running over Bayron Palomino Arroyo and injuring his 10-year-old brother in front of their mother while they were in the crosswalk at 31st Avenue and 100th Street.

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Queens man busted for working with Brooklyn smuggling crew transporting raw animal intestines from China: Feds

A Queens man and his five co-conspirators from Brooklyn were arrested by federal agents on Tuesday and charged with smuggling raw goose and duck intestines from China for sale to New York City restaurants and consumers.

Minghao Lin, 38, a U.S. Permanent Legal Resident who resides in College Point, is accused of transporting the illegal contraband for the group that brought multiple shipments from China, through Los Angeles to JFK Airport. All six were criminally charged on a complaint filed in Brooklyn federal court with importing and selling illegal merchandise from China.

Willets Point development clears latest hurdle in the public review process with unanimous approval of the City Planning Commission

The massive Willets Point redevelopment project passed another key milestone Wednesday when the City Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve phase two of the plan that calls for a 25,000-seat soccer-specific stadium, 1,400 units of affordable housing, a 250-room hotel, a 650-seat public school, 80,000 square feet of retail space and nearly three acres of open space.

“This project is a game changer for Queens, and for the entire City,” said Dan Garodnick, Chair of the City Planning Commission and Director of the Department of City Planning. “Thanks to today’s unanimous vote at the City Planning Commission, we are one step closer to providing Queens with thousands of income-restricted homes, good-paying jobs, open space, a new soccer stadium, and billions in economic activity. It’s a perfect example of great planning delivering great results.”