October 4, By Tara Law
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have urged the State Department to deport a former Nazi guard who is living in Jackson Heights.
The lawmakers addressed a letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Oct.…
October 3, By Tara Law
Seven local schools are receiving public funds to participate in program that offers extracurricular activities for low-income 4th through 12th grade students in New York City
The program, known as Project BOOST (Building Options and Opportunities for Students),…
October 3, By Christian Murray
The MTA is removing seats on the E train as part of a pilot program to make more room for subway riders.
The pilot program was rolled out this morning on a pair of E trains,…
Oct. 3, By Nathaly Pesantez
The 7 train is one of four trains deemed the “worst offenders” for subway delays, with delays on this line costing the city between $13.7 million and $29 million annually, according to a recent report from the NYC Comptroller.…
September 29, By Tara Law
The police are looking for two men who have allegedly broken into several apartments in Elmhurst, Lindenwood and Astoria and taken laptops and jewelry.
The men’s burglary spree began at about 4:30 pm on July 26 in Elmhurst,…
September 28, By Tara Law
A homeless man accused of breaking into four Queens houses of worship pleaded guilty to burglary as a hate crime today, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.
Joseph Woznik, 24, admitted that he broke into houses of worship in Flushing,…
September 28, By Tara Law
Sixteen council members—including several from Queens– took a knee on the steps of City Hall yesterday to show their solidarity with the NFL players who made the same gesture on Sunday while the national anthem was sung.…
September 27, By Christian Murray
The Parks Department plans to upgrade a troubled Woodside park and released plans last week for a $3 million revamp.
Hart Playground, located at 37th Avenue and 65th Street, has been the site of controversy over the last few years as many parents have expressed concerns about day laborers congregating near the play area and the homeless using the bathrooms.…
September 27, By Tara Law
The police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 71-year-old Elmhurst man on Northern Boulevard earlier this month.
The victim, Jose Gomez, was hit while standing by his parked car on Northern Boulevard near 85th Street at about 4 pm on Sept 13,…
September 25, by Nathaly Pesantez
A man attacked two women in separate Woodside and Elmhurst incidents earlier this month, stealing hundreds in cash from one victim and injuring her along the way, according to an NYPD spokesperson.
The first reported victim,…