Nov. 9, 2022 By Christian Murray Tuesday’s election contained no surprises for Democrats in western and central Queens, but Democrats in eastern Queens saw an assembly seat and a congressional seat flip to the Republicans. There were no upsets on a statewide basis. The governorship did not change, with Democrat Kathleen Hochul generating 52 percent… Read more »
Nov. 8, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a group of suspects who raided a car dealership in Elmhurst overnight Sunday and made off with more than two dozen vehicles. The alleged thieves stole 26 vehicles from Carsiri Queens, located at 74-38 Queens Blvd, having broken into the premises some time between 10:30… Read more »
This article was originally published by The CITY on Nov. 8, 2022 By Haidee Chu A green awning stands out among an inconspicuous strip of car body shops in Astoria: “STEINWAY CAFE-BILLIARDS,” it reads, namesake of the bustling commercial street that anchors the neighborhood. Large street-level windows peer into a room of 26 pool tables,… Read more »
Nov. 7, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Governor Kathy Hochul held a campaign rally in Sunnyside Saturday and was accompanied by a large contingent of Queens elected officials. Hochul, who faces off against Republican Lee Zeldin in tomorrow’s gubernatorial election, spoke to a crowd at the Sunnyside Greenmarket on Skillman Avenue and urged residents to get… Read more »
Nov. 7, 2022 By Christian Murray A 25-year-old man in an Audi was attacked by an armed man following a wild car chase through the streets of College Point last week, according to police. The victim was driving his Audi Q5 at around 10:35 p.m. on Nov. 2 near the intersection of College Point Boulevard… Read more »
Nov. 7, 2022 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a group of suspects who allegedly assaulted and robbed a straphanger on the 7 train in Queens Sunday. The suspects allegedly approached a 34-year-old man after he got on a Manhattan-bound 7 train at the Main Street station in Flushing at around 4:30 p.m…. Read more »
Nov. 4, 2022 By Michael Dorgan One of the largest community-based organizations in Queens has renovated its longtime headquarters in Forest Hills and will host an Open Day there Saturday. Queens Community House (QCH) has revamped its Forest Hills Community Center, located at 108-25 62nd Dr., and the public will get a chance to view… Read more »
Nov. 2, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A South Richmond Hill handyman pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter Wednesday for the brutal killing of a Forest Hills mother earlier this year. David Bonola, 44, admitted to fatally stabbing 51-year-old Orsolya Gaal on April 16 and then putting her mutilated body in a sports bag and dumping… Read more »
This article was originally published by The CITY on Oct. 31, 2022 By Rachel Holliday Smith There will be more than just candidates on your ballot in November. New York City voters also will have four proposals to decide on: a statewide proposal that would boost spending in Albany on future environment-related projects plus three… Read more »
Nov. 1, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Several Queens organizations will host a series of events Wednesday to celebrate Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The events, which will feature music, dance as well as moments of remembrance, will take place simultaneously at separate plaza areas along the 7-line route from 4 p.m…. Read more »