July 28, 2021 By Michael Dorgan An 11-year-old girl was allegedly threatened with rape and murder after being dragged down an alleyway by a shoeless pervert in Jackson Heights Sunday morning, according to police. The girl was walking on her own to a grocery store in the vicinity of 86th Street and Northern Boulevard at around… Read more »
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Man Crushed to Death Under Tractor-Trailer in Willets Point Monday: NYPD
July 27, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A man is dead after he threw himself under a moving tractor-trailer and was crushed by its tires in Willets Point Monday. The victim was chasing after a 2020 Peterbilt tractor-trailer — that was traveling in the vicinity of 126th Place and 34th Avenue at around 9:50 a.m. —… Read more »
Bullet Goes Through Sunnyside Library Window After Shirtless Shooter Misses Target
July 26, 2021, By Michael Dorgan A shirtless drive-by shooter fired a shot at a man outside the Sunnyside Library Saturday and the bullet missed before going through a library window, according to police. The suspect was driving a gray-colored Toyota Camry on 43rd Street and Greenpoint Avenue at around 1:30 p.m. when he fired… Read more »
Woman Busted for Series of Anti-Asian Hate Crime Attacks in Queens
July 23, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A hate-filled woman was busted by police Thursday for allegedly going on an anti-Asian assault spree in Queens that left four people injured – including a 75-year-old woman she clobbered with a hammer. Maricia Bell, a 25-year-old woman from Utopia, was arrested on hate crimes charges for carrying out… Read more »
Suspect Who Shot Man During Woodside Road Rage Incident Nabbed: NYPD
July 22, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Police have arrested and charged a man for attempted murder after he allegedly shot a fellow motorist in the stomach during a road-rage incident in Woodside last week. Champ Richardson, 36, was nabbed by police Tuesday for blasting a 32-year-old man in the belly while arguing with his victim… Read more »
Fundraiser to Open New Lesbian Bar in Astoria Being Held Saturday
July 21, 2021 By Michael Dorgan An Astoria resident who is looking to raise money to open a new lesbian bar is holding a fundraising event Saturday. Kristin “Dave” Dausch is taking over the Heart of Gold bar, located at 37-14 31st Ave., from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and turning it into a pop-up… Read more »
Event Celebrating America’s Indigenous Tribes Coming to Queens Farm This Week
July 20, 2021 By Michael Dorgan An annual event that celebrates native Americans is returning to Queens this week. The event, called the Thunderbird American Indian Powwow, will see dozens of different American Indian tribes come together at the Queens County Farm Museum, located at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., from July 23 through July 25…. Read more »
4-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured After Being Struck by Illegal Dirt Bike in Hit-and-Run in Queens Park
July 19, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by the driver of an illegal dirt bike in a hit-and-run incident in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Sunday. The young boy was in the boathouse parking lot at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park at around 5:50 p.m. when the dirt bike rider… Read more »
Driver Shot in the Stomach During Woodside Road Rage Incident
July 16, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a man who shot a motorist in the stomach during a road rage incident in Woodside last night. The suspect got into a heated argument with the victim while stopped at traffic lights at Queens Blvd. and 65th Pl. at around 7:30 p.m., according to… Read more »
AdvantageCare Physicians Opens New Medical Facility in Jackson Heights
July 15, 2021 By Michael Dorgan The primary and specialty care provider AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) opened a new medical facility in Jackson Heights Wednesday. The company has moved into an 18,000 square foot space inside a new development at 40-31 82nd St. The center has 32 rooms including three laboratory rooms. ACPNY operates more than… Read more »