Sept. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has officially reopened its upgraded Radiation Oncology department for advanced cancer treatments. The $5.5 million renovation, funded by the Queens Borough President’s Office, equips the department with life-saving radiation therapy tools, including the Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator (LINAC), a machine designed to treat cancer wherever… Read more »
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Two teens abducted and robbed at gunpoint in Corona, released unharmed near Citi Field: NYPD
Sept. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry Two teenagers were abducted in Corona by several men in a gray 4-door Ford Fusion and robbed at gunpoint before they were released at a Citi Field parking lot during the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 1. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights reported that a 15-year-old boy… Read more »
Woodside woman indicted for stealing death benefits from union members, and next of kin: DA
Sep. 12, 2024 By bparry Sept. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry A Woodside woman is accused of being the criminal mastermind of a ring that allegedly stole more than $180,000 in death benefits from union members and their next of kin, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Wednesday. Catherine Wenzell-Reyes, 36, was arrested by… Read more »
Lawmakers representing ‘Asthma Alley’ push for free inhalers under law
Sep. 12, 2024 By ishkurhan Sept. 12, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Western Queens Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas has partnered with Bronx Senator Gustavo Rivera to introduce legislation to eliminate the cost of asthma inhalers for those with insurance. Many patients are currently expected to share the cost of an inhaler with their provider through a… Read more »
AOC urges passage of bill to combat nonconsensual AI porn, help victims seek justice
Sep. 12, 2024 By Sadie Brown U.S. Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez is calling for the passage of a bill that would make it easier for the victims of nonconsensual AI porn to sue the publishers, distributors and consumers of fake X-rated images and videos. Ocasio-Cortez, along with Democratic Women’s Caucus Policy Co-Chair Ayanna Pressley, held…
Community leaders, business owners call for action against lawlessness on Roosevelt Avenue
Sept. 6, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Community leaders and local business owners gathered Thursday afternoon to demand action against a rise in criminal organizations, drug rings, human trafficking, prostitution and shoplifting syndicates along Roosevelt Avenue. The event, which took place at 90-20 Elmhurst Ave., was organized by former City Council Member Hiram Monserrate in response… Read more »
Man held up at gunpoint in Woodside by two masked men who stole hundreds of dollars: NYPD
Sep. 4, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_80078" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Cops are looking for these suspects for allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint in Woodside last Tuesday morning. NYPD[/caption]
Sept. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry
Jackson Heights back-to-school giveaway distributes over 1,000 backpacks, amplifies push for universal school meals
Sept. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A week before NYC students head back to the classroom, elected officials wrapped up their backpack giveaways to support families in their districts. On Thursday evening, students had the chance to choose from over 1,000 backpacks laid out on several tables along the 34th Avenue Open Street in Jackson… Read more »
Good Samaritan beaten, robbed at 82nd Street 7 train station in Jackson Heights while helping fellow rider: NYPD
Sept. 3, 2024 By Bill Parry A good Samaritan was assaulted and robbed when he tried to intervene in a beatdown of a fellow 7 train rider at the 82nd Street subway station on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights last week. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights and Transit District 20 reported that… Read more »
Man knocked unconscious in Corona by robbers who stole cash and the shoes off his feet: NYPD
Aug. 29, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights are still looking for two muggers who assaulted and robbed a 22-year-old man in Corona more than a month ago. The victim was walking past 35-59 Junction Blvd. on the night of Monday, July 22, when he was approached by two… Read more »