June 29, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A man remains in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times in Corona early Sunday. Police say that two men approached the victim, 36, at around 5:25 a.m. in front of 46-04 108 St. where an argument ensued. The dispute escalated and the victim was stabbed seven times by… Read more »
June 29, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Two brand-name hotels are scheduled to open in Queens in August. Four Points by Sheraton is set to open at 33-68 Farrington St. in Flushing, while a Holiday Inn Express & Suites will be opening at 64-10 Queens Blvd. in Woodside. The soft opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies for… Read more »
June 26, 2021 By Christian Murray Police have released video footage of a man who allegedly forced a 31-year-old woman at gunpoint to perform a sex act on him in Jackson Heights earlier this month. The suspect approached the woman just after 2 a.m. on June 18 near 78th Street and Roosevelt Avenue and displayed… Read more »
June 28, 2021 By Christian Murray The police have arrested a California man who allegedly shot and killed a Queens man in North Corona in 2018. Charles Williams, 35, of Carmichael, Calif., has been charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon for the Sept. 30, 2018 death of Daryl Whitfield, 26, of Jamaica…. Read more »
June 27, 2021 By Christina Santucci Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has formed a task force of elected officials, city agencies and community leaders to address quality of life issues in College Point. The group met for the first time earlier this month to discuss matters including an ongoing sewer construction project in the neighborhood,… Read more »
June 25, 2021 By Allison Griffin The outcome as to who will be the next borough president is likely to be determined by western Queens voters—the supporters of Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer. The nail-biting borough president race is currently a near-tie with only 2,076 first-choice, in person votes separating incumbent Queens Borough President Donovan… Read more »
June 25, 2021 Op-Ed By: Council Member Daniel Dromm I founded Queens Pride 29 years ago to be a welcoming space for all the borough’s diverse communities. Through the years, I excitedly watched as this colorful celebration, with a serious political message, grew. It seems every country is now represented. The transgender presence, always there… Read more »
June 25, 2021 By Christian Murray Community Board 2 voted Wednesday in support of the Department of Transportation’s plan to create a bike boulevard on 39th Avenue in Sunnyside. The plan, which got the backing of the board by 21-11, calls for significant changes to 39th Avenue, as the DOT attempts to reduce speeding and… Read more »
June 24, 2021 Ryan Songalia Police are looking for a man in connection with a series of anti-Muslim assaults that took place in South Richmond Hill on Tuesday night. The first incident took place shortly after 9 p.m. near Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. The suspect allegedly approached a Muslim couple and punched a 31-year-old… Read more »
June 24, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A temporary provision allowing alcoholic beverages for takeout and delivery will end on Thursday. The announcement was made Wednesday, and comes in conjunction with the lifting of New York’s COVID-19 emergency order. “Licensees please be advised that with the ending of our state of emergency and the return to… Read more »