Feb. 18, 2024 By Dean Moses
Transit police in Queens are searching for a brute who shoved a 70-year-old man to the ground inside a subway station over a fare evasion scheme, authorities said.
Feb. 15, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens Together, a nonprofit organization that works to reduce food insecurity while also promoting restaurants, is gearing up for its second Eat in Queens Restaurant Month in March. Last year, the organization partnered with 203 different restaurants across the borough and was able to raise $36,000 that paid for dozens of food distribution events in partnership with community organizations. The funds were mostly collected from restaurant goers who donated $25 or more, and in turn were able to receive discounts and promotions at any of the participating restaurants. This year Queens Together is changing up…
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Feb. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Middle Village man is facing 25 years to life in prison in the death of a Woodside robbery victim in East Elmhurst in November.
Feb. 14, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_71827" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Detectives have identified Jackson Lima-Arteaga of Elizabeth, N.J. as the driver who struck and killed a 60-year-old woman in Jackson Heights before leaving the scene of the collision. NYPD[/caption]
Feb 14, 2024 By Bill Parry
Feb. 14, 2024 By Bill Parry
One of the migrants who was arrested in the notorious attack on two NYPD officers in Times Square last month was part of a group that allegedly robbed the Macy’s department store inside the Queens Center Mall Tuesday afternoon.
Feb. 14, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of reported rape and burglary cases across Queens dropped for the 28-day period from Jan. 15 to Feb. 11, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Monday. Meanwhile, the statistics show that robberies trended upward…
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Feb. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson Saturday, Feb. 10 marked the start of the Lunar New Year-also known as Chinese New Year-for billions of celebrants in New York and across the globe. 2024 ushered in the year of the dragon, one of the most auspicious signs of the Chinese zodiac. On Monday Feb. 11, the Queens Borough president’s office hosted their second annual Lunar New Year Celebration at borough hall. Hundreds of people wearing red-to symbolize prosperity-showed up to enjoy an assortment of food including steamed buns, pan fried dumplings, japchae (Korean glass noodles), and various other delicacies. The Lunar…
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Feb. 13, 2024 By admin Feb. 13, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain Roll the dice, Queens! Entertainment giant Top Trumps USA will launch a Queens edition of board game classic Monopoly this fall and is seeking the input of Queens residents and businesses to capture the true essence of the borough. Top Trumps has collaborated… Read more »
Feb. 11, 2024 By Dean Moses
From crime-riddled Queens streets to the top echelon of the country’s largest police department, Kaz Daughtry took amNewYork Metro back to where he grew up days after being promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Operations during Black History Month.
Feb. 9, 2024 By admin Feb. 9, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain Astoria-based Irish pub the Wolfhound will host a week-long Irish traditional music festival kicking off on Monday night. The Wolfhound’s annual Trad Week, which takes place between Monday, Feb. 12 and Sunday, Feb. 18, features more than 20 traditional Irish musicians, with many… Read more »