Nov. 22, 2023 By Bill Parry For the 13th year, Council Member Francisco Moya led several food distributions in Corona, East Elmhurst and LeFrak City for families across District 26. With the help of union volunteers and community leaders, more than 2,500 turkeys were distributed along with other food items such as fresh produce… Read more »
Nov. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry A man was beaten and robbed by three muggers in Jackson Heights last month and the trio remains at large, according to the NYPD. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights reported that at approximately 4 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 7, a man was standing… Read more »
Nov. 7, 2023 By Ethan Marshall
The number of murders throughout Queens has halved this year compared to the same time in 2022, according the latest crime stats released by the NYPD on Nov. 5.
Oct. 26, 2023 By Haidee Chu and Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY This story was originally published by THE CITY. Sign up to get the latest New York City news delivered to you each morning. THE CITY is a nonprofit newsroom that serves the people of New York. Sign up for our SCOOP newsletter and get exclusive…
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Oct. 19, 2023 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Night Market is poised to wrap up its 2023 season with a Halloween-themed finale set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 28. Now in its eighth year, the annual tradition promises an evening replete with costume contests and big-ticket prizes, ensuring that families and friends of all… Read more »
Oct. 13, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The Queens/Astoria Post last week sat down for a video interview with Kelly Klingman who is looking to score a major political upset in November by ousting progressive Council Member Tiffany Cabán from her District 22 seat. Klingman is an Astoria resident who works in real estate and is… Read more »
Oct. 12, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police are looking for a crazed straphanger who flung pieces of wood out from a moving R train in western Queens last week, striking four victims at three different stations. The bizarre series of attacks – which took place within a 12-minute period on Thursday, Oct. 5 — left… Read more »
Oct. 11, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A man believed to be living in a shelter in Brooklyn has been arrested for robbing a woman in Jackson Heights in July. Kristian Naveda-Cabrera, 25, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 5, and charged with two counts of robbery and two counts of grand larceny, as well as other… Read more »
Oct. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry A motorcyclist from Suffolk County, Long Island, was killed during a horrific chain-reaction crash with two SUVs in East Elmhurst on Sunday evening, according to authorities. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights responded to a 911 call of a vehicle collision on Ditmars Boulevard at 31st Avenue… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Queens, with its vibrant cultural tapestry and scenic beauty, undergoes a mesmerizing transformation every fall. From the historical neighborhoods to its expansive parks, this borough offers a unique blend of nature and urban charm during the autumn months. If you’re looking to experience the essence of fall while staying… Read more »