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Hundreds Flock to Corona Plaza to Celebrate Three Kings Day

Jan. 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Hundreds of residents took part in an event in Corona Friday to mark the last day of the Christmas season. The event, which celebrated Three Kings Day, saw dozens of vendors and volunteers — including elected officials — distribute free toys and food at Corona Plaza, an outdoor area… Read more »

NYPD: Man Robs 7-Eleven Stores in Sunnyside and Northern Boulevard

Jan. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from the 108th and 115th precincts are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed 7-Eleven stores in Sunnyside and Jackson Heights last week. The man struck first at around 3:14 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, when he entered the 7-Eleven at 42-02 Queens Blvd. and approached an employee at the counter. The individual demanded… Read more »

Schneps Media Buys Queens Post, Expanding Reach Across ‘The World’s Borough’

Jan. 9, 2023 Staff Report Schneps Media, publisher of over a dozen news websites and more than 80 print publications across New York City, Philadelphia and Florida, announced its acquisition of Queens Post — one of the leading local news operations serving Queens and Brooklyn. Queens Post, consisting of 11 news sites in Queens and one… Read more »

Citi Bike Rider Struck Dead by Cement Truck in Astoria Thursday: NYPD

Jan. 6, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A woman riding a Citi Bike was fatally struck by a cement truck in Astoria Thursday. Tamara Chuchi Kao, 62, was riding the bike at the intersection of 24th Avenue and 29th Street just after 5 p.m. when the truck hit her as it was rounding a corner, according… Read more »

Corona Man Faces 25 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder: DA

Jan. 5, 2023 By Bill Parry A Corona man was officially charged with attempted murder and other crimes Monday night for violently assaulting and stabbing his cousin last month, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Edward Huerta, 21, of 108th Street, was arraigned Wednesday before Queens Criminal Court Judge Diego Friere on a complaint… Read more »

8-Story Mixed-Use Building to Go up on Sunnyside Site Destroyed by 2018 Fire

Queens Blvd. and 45th St. (Photos by Nina Sityar (L) and Queens Post (rendering) (R))

Jan. 4, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A developer has filed plans to construct an 8-story mixed-use building on a prominent site in Sunnyside that once housed a number of restaurants and stores before they were destroyed in a massive fire. The Ampiera Group, a Woodside-based company, filed plans with the Dept. of Buildings in April… Read more »