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Queens rape attempt: Chilling surveillance video shows suspect with handkerchief used to subdue woman

Jan. 26, 2025 By Dean Moses and Robert Pozarycki

Newly released surveillance footage of the suspect behind a Queens rape attempt appears to show the sicko with a handkerchief apparently used to subdue his victim.

The chilling video that the NYPD released early on Sunday morning shows the suspect walking down a sidewalk and calmly folding the cloth moments after he allegedly used it to attempt to smother the woman’s cries for help.

Law enforcement sources said the incident unfolded at around 5:45 a.m. in an alleyway near a home on the 3100 block of 94th Street in East Elmhurst.

Creep in Queens who attempted to rape woman still at large

Jan. 25, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki

A Queens suspect who attempted to rape a woman on a neighborhood street early on Friday morning remains at large, police reported.

‘We’ll stand up for all New Yorkers’: Mayor addresses ICE raids and Roosevelt Ave transformation at Corona town hall

Jan. 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Eric Adams hosted a town hall in Corona Wednesday evening as part of the mayor’s Talk with Eric Community Conversation Series, informing local residents that he hopes to speak to the Trump administration regarding its plans on deportation.

Four injured in Queensboro Hill house fire fueled by e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries: FDNY fire marshals

FDNY fire marshals determined that lithium-ion batteries sparked a fire in a Queensboro Hill townhouse that injured three residents and a firefighter were injured a few blocks south of Kissena Corridor Park on Friday morning.

The blaze broke out in a home at 142-33 60th Ave. just before 5:30 a.m. The first firefighters on the scene found heavy fire emanating from the first floor that may have been sparked and intensified by the presence of lithium-ion batteries and a half-dozen e-bikes in the basement of the home.

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Social workers rally in Albany to back González-Rojas’ Social Work Workforce Act

Jan. 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A coalition of New York social workers rallied in Albany on Wednesday in support of the Social Work Workforce Act, sponsored by Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas. The legislation seeks to repeal the exam requirement for applicants pursuing licensure as master social workers.

Community media journalists honored at Triveni Times awards ceremony in Queens

Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

The Triveni Times, a prominent media network serving South Asian and immigrant communities, honored seven distinguished community media journalists at an awards ceremony last month.

Astoria precinct loses 16 officers to subway patrols under Hochul’s safety initiative

Jan. 23, 2025 By sobrien

Jan. 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Chip City co-founder expands bakery empire with ‘Somedays’ opening in LIC

Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Sunnyside hosts two art-focused community events celebrating local talent

Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Two men criminally charged for assault of 76-year-old man near Roosevelt Avenue in Elmhurst: NYPD

Jan. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry

The two men who allegedly assaulted and robbed a 76-year-old Asian man near Roosevelt Avenue in Elmhurst during the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 2, were arrested separately earlier this month.

Mayor Adams shares 90-day progress of Operation Restore Roosevelt

Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Operation Restore Roosevelt, a 90-day multi-agency initiative launched in October 2024 by Mayor Eric Adams and Council Member Francisco Moya to address quality-of-life issues along Roosevelt Avenue, has resulted in nearly 1,000 arrests and over 11,500 summonses. The operation focused on addressing community concerns such as prostitution, illegal brothels, unlicensed vending, retail theft, and other public safety challenges.

Council Member Tiffany Cabán criticizes Hochul and Adams over controversial mental health and involuntary commitment policies

Jan. 22, 2025 By sobrien

Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

After decades of leadership, QEDC Executive Director Seth Bornstein retires; Ben Guttmann named successor

Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC), a cornerstone of economic growth and innovation in the borough, has announced a major leadership transition.

Corona advocates seek federal intervention for Roosevelt Avenue crime surge

Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Community advocates gathered in Corona Tuesday to call on Homeland Security and Trump border czar Tom Homan to take action against crime on Roosevelt Avenue and help “clean up” the area.

Queens Borough President to host third annual tech and career expo in Astoria Saturday

Jan. 22, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is set to host its third annual Queens Tech & Career Expo this Saturday, Jan. 25.

Mets to host seasonal staff job fair at Citi Field in February

Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

The New York Mets are inviting job seekers to Citi Field on Sunday, Feb. 2, for a seasonal staff job fair.

New office building completed on the Astoria and Long Island City border, anchored by hybrid workspace

Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Jan. 22, 2025 By Queens Post News Team

Queens’ most expensive rental apartment listed for $11,500 in Long Island City

Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

ICE raids imminent: Queens advocates launch urgent push to educate undocumented immigrants

Jan. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Elected officials and immigrant advocacy organizations in Queens are urging undocumented immigrants to familiarize themselves with their rights as the Trump administration prepares to conduct Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in New York City.

Queens officials condemn Trump’s first day in office and sweeping executive orders

Jan. 21, 2025 By sobrien

Jan. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Gittel’s Law: New legislation ensures justice for survivors of provider misconduct

Jan. 21, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Assembly Member Sam Berger and Senator Nathalia Fernandez have championed a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at protecting mental health patients from sexual abuse by their providers.

Just a kid from Queens: Kevin Montalvo turns pain into purpose, uniting Queens through the power of running

Jan. 21, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

Breaking personal records is a goal that every dedicated runner understands, and for Kevin Montalvo, the founder of Queens Distance Runners (QDR) and race director of the Queens Marathon, it’s a passion turned mission.

Four muggers sought for allegedly robbing a 7 train rider in Long Island City: NYPD

Jan. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City and Transit District 20 are still looking for four men who allegedly roughed up a 7 train rider before robbing him in Hunters Point on the night of Friday, Jan. 10.

Queens Republican Club hosts candidates for Borough President and City Council races

Jan. 21, 2025 By Colum Motherway

The Central Queens Republican Club welcomed ten candidates for Queens Borough President and City Council seats during a meet-and-greet at its monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16.

Q.E.D. Astoria enters a new era: Celebrating 10 years and a leadership shift

Jan. 21, 2025 By sobrien

Jan. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Sunnyside’s Arriba Latin Fusion & Bar announces final farewell on Queens Boulevard

Jan. 21, 2025 By sobrien

Jan. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Ridgewood, Long Island City and Sunnyside among NYC’s top neighborhoods for 2025: report

Jan. 21, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

As New Yorkers continue to explore housing options beyond Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn emerge as the dominant boroughs to watch in 2025, according to StreetEasy’s annual ranking of NYC’s “10 Neighborhoods to Watch,” released Thursday.

González-Rojas to lead State Assembly’s Task Force on Women’s Issues amid bold new agenda

Jan. 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas has been appointed chair of the State Assembly’s Task Force on Women’s Issues, which promotes gender equality and women’s rights in the state legislature.

Governor Hochul announces $180M funding for Jamaica Hospital cancer center

Jan. 20, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a landmark $180 million state investment on Friday to improve healthcare access in Queens, unveiling plans for the borough’s first comprehensive cancer care center at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (JHMC).

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