Sep. 3, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The much-anticipated annual Sunnyside Post Mile will return this October with another Halloween-themed event. The event, which raises funds for Sunnyside Community Services, will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, with children’s dash events taking place along Skillman Avenue from 10:45… Read more »
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Suspect dies after crash during police chase following alleged abduction, sexual assault of 9-year-old girl in Queens Village
Aug. 30, 2024 By Dean Moses A Queens kidnapping suspect is dead Friday, one day after he allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted a young child when he crashed his vehicle in an attempt to evade police, NYPD brass said. According to NYPD Assistant Chief of Detectives Jason Savino, cops were sparing no expense hunting…
Lithium-ion battery caused barge blaze on Newtown Creek in Long Island City: FDNY
Aug. 30, 2024 By bparry Aug. 30, 2024 By Bill Parry The massive barge blaze that raged for hours on Newtown Creek in the Blissville section of Long Island City Tuesday night was sparked by an exploding lithium-ion battery that was among the scrap metal onboard the vessel, new FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker confirmed Thursday. During… Read more »
Urgent manhunt underway for suspect who sexually assaulted a young girl after abducting her from a Queens Village supermarket: NYPD
Aug. 30, 2024 By Bill Parry A manhunt is underway in southeast Queens for a sexual predator who allegedly kidnapped a 9-year-old girl at a Queens Village supermarket while she was grocery shopping with her grandmother on Thursday evening. The abduction occurred inside the Key Food at 213-22 Jamaica Ave. just after 7:20 p.m.,…
New York Hall of Science in Corona secures nearly $4 million in grants for STEM diversity initiatives
Aug. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan New York City’s only hands-on science and technology museum in Corona was selected to receive two new STEM grants totaling close to $4 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The New York Hall of Science, (NYSCI) will use the new funding to foster positive relationships with learners…
Iconic Astoria salon She Goes To Your Head to close Saturday after nearly fifty years in business
Aug. 29, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 29, 2024 By Shane O’Brien She Goes To Your Head, a well-known unisex salon that has been a Steinway St. staple for almost 50 years, is set to close its doors for the last time this Saturday. Owner Pauline Jannelli, who opened the salon in 1977 at 25-60 Steinway… Read more »
Queens steals the spotlight with authentic flavors during NYC Restaurant Week
Aug. 29, 2024 By Angelica Vivas New York City is famous for its diverse cuisine, and some of the best bites can be found right here in Queens, where a quick train ride opens the door to a world of authentic and exciting dining experiences. Queens showcased 25 local eateries among the 400 participants…
Inaugural Bouyon festival celebrates island nation of Dominica in Queens
Aug. 29, 2024 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of people enjoyed live music and dancing at the inaugural Bouyon Festival on Saturday, Aug. 25. The event, which took place at Amadeus Nightclub, located at 79-51 Albion Ave. in Elmhurst, celebrated Caribbean unity and introduced Bouyon music, a genre from the island nation of Dominica, to…
Senior woman assaulted by stranger in unprovoked attack on Queens Boulevard in Woodside: NYPD
Aug. 28, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_79773" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect, who allegedly assaulted a 76-year-old woman in broad daylight as she walked along Queens Boulevard in Woodside more than three weeks ago. Photos courtesy of the NYPD.[/caption]
Aug. 28, 2024 By Bill Parry
‘And Just Like That…’ Carrie Bradshaw caught in Astoria, giving small businesses a likely cameo
Aug. 28, 2024 By ishkurhan Aug. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Sarah Jessica Parker quietly made her way down 24th Avenue in Astoria while filming the third season of the “Sex and the City” reboot, “And Just Like That…” last Friday afternoon. Few witnessed her iconic Carrie Bradshaw persona walking inside a local clothing store… Read more »