Man Breaks Into Flushing Building, Performs “Lewd Act” With Shoe
July 16, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who broke into Flushing building and had a bizarre moment with a woman’s shoe.
Flushing Post
Cuomo Shuts Down Hope of Signing Voter Reform Law That Could Affect Queens DA Race
July 11, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Statements by Governor Andrew Cuomo leave little room for hope of a last-minute signing of a voter reform law that could impact the outcome of the contentious Queens District Attorney Democratic primary race.
DOT Adding Thousands of New School Zone Speed Cameras, Will Double the Hours of Operation Later This Week
July 8, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
A robust citywide expansion of the school zone speed camera network is underway, with the Department of Transportation aiming to add thousands of cameras across all five boroughs in an attempt to curb dangerous driving near the city’s schools.
Katz and Cabán Headed to Court Over Validity of 114 Paper Ballots, Recount to Start Next Week
July 5, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Tiffany Cabán and Melinda Katz are set to face off yet again, this time in Queens County Supreme Court.
Flushing Greenmarket Returns for 2019 Season
July 5, 2019 By Shane O’Brien
The Flushing Greenmarket opened for the season at Maple Playground this week.
Greenpoint Post
American Idol to Host Open Call Auditions in Greenpoint Next Week
July 15, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Greenpoint is set to be flooded next week with aspiring singers looking to become the next American Idol.
Williamsburg Teen Arrested in Local $2,300 Burglary, Second Suspect Still Unidentified: NYPD
July 15, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Police arrested a Williamsburg teen over the weekend in connection with the burglary of a local residence earlier this month that resulted in thousands of dollars in stolen cash and goods, but are still looking for a second suspect in the robbery.
New ‘Affordable’ Units Come to Williamsburg At $2K Per Month For One-Bedrooms
July 12, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Two new affordable housing lotteries have opened in Williamsburg with a total of 11 apartments up for grabs—almost all of which cost $1,999 per month or more.
Greenpoint Artist Launches Affordable Art Business From Local Studio
July 10, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Greenpoint, known as a hub for local artists, is now home to one creator who is hoping to find success selling original, hand-made fine art pieces, but at affordable prices.
Lentol Calls For Official Audit of Mail Delivery in North Brooklyn
July 10, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Assembly Member Joseph Lentol is calling on the United States Postal Service Inspector General to complete an audit of mail delivery in North Brooklyn after hearing consistent complaints from local residents.
Jackson Heights Post
Citi Bike to Arrive In Jackson Heights By End Of 2023
July 16, Staff Report
The Citi Bike fleet will stretch into Jackson Heights by the end of 2023 as part of a massive expansion to the bike sharing system.
Man Breaks into Several East Elmhurst/Corona Apartments, Takes Cash and Jewelry: NYPD
July 15, 2019 By Christian Murray
The police are looking for a man who allegedly broke into six apartments over the past month in the East Elmhurst and Corona neighborhoods by getting in through windows or pushing through AC units.
Man Throws Wrench During Fight On Subway Platform, Hits Bystander In The Head
July 12, Staff Report
A 64-year-old woman was struck in the head by a wrench that was thrown during an argument between two men at the Roosevelt Ave-Jackson Heights subway station, according to police.
Man Stabbed During Fight At A Food Cart On Roosevelt Avenue
July 12, 2019 Staff Report
A 49-year old man was stabbed with a pocket knife following a dispute in front of a Roosevelt Avenue food cart at the end of last month, police said.
Cuomo Shuts Down Hope of Signing Voter Reform Law That Could Affect Queens DA Race
July 11, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Statements by Governor Andrew Cuomo leave little room for hope of a last-minute signing of a voter reform law that could impact the outcome of the contentious Queens District Attorney Democratic primary race.
Forest Hills Post
Rego Park Man Who Killed Mother And Left Body In Lake Sentenced To 24 Years In Prison
July 12, Staff Report
A Rego Park man who last month pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the fatal beating his mother in 2016 has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, the Queens District Attorney’s Office has announced.
Cuomo Shuts Down Hope of Signing Voter Reform Law That Could Affect Queens DA Race
July 11, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Statements by Governor Andrew Cuomo leave little room for hope of a last-minute signing of a voter reform law that could impact the outcome of the contentious Queens District Attorney Democratic primary race.
Iconic Shalimar Diner Demolished; Efforts To Relocate It To Long Island Squashed
July 11, Shane O’Brien
The Shalimar Diner in Rego Park has been demolished, despite the efforts of local preservationists who had planned to relocate it to Long Island.
Festival of Cinema NYC Comes To Forest Hills Next Month, Screening More Than 120 Movies
July 10, 2019 Staff Report
A 10-day film festival featuring over 120 films will come to Forest Hills at the beginning of August.
Learn How to Ride a Bicycle, Program for Adults/Kids Coming to Forest Park
July 9, 2019 By Shane O’Brien
A new bike riding program that aims to teach people how to ride will be coming to Forest Park in mid-July.
Astoria Post
New Tensions Surface Over Ballot Validity in Queens DA Race as Katz Attorney Objects to Cabán Vote
July 16, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
As the manual recount in the Queens District Attorney Democratic Primary got underway yesterday, the first ballot objection quickly surfaced, causing yet another rift in the already contentious race.
Man Strikes Grocery Owner In The Face With A Power Drill After Argument With Employee
July 16, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who struck an Astoria grocery owner in the face with a power drill after an argument with one of the employees.
Man Punches Waitress in the Face, Knocks Out Two Teeth at Astoria Restaurant: NYPD
July 15, 2019 By Christian Murray
An irate man punched a waitress in the face –knocking out two of her teeth– after being told that the Astoria restaurant where she worked had closed, according to police.
Ballot Counting Begins Today in Queens DA Race Recount
July 15, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
The manual recounting of more than 93,000 ballots in the Queens District Attorney Democratic Primary officially began today, following the conclusion of a days-long ballot sorting process late last week by Board of Elections staffers.
Cuomo Shuts Down Hope of Signing Voter Reform Law That Could Affect Queens DA Race
July 11, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Statements by Governor Andrew Cuomo leave little room for hope of a last-minute signing of a voter reform law that could impact the outcome of the contentious Queens District Attorney Democratic primary race.
LIC Post
Cuomo Shuts Down Hope of Signing Voter Reform Law That Could Affect Queens DA Race
July 11, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Statements by Governor Andrew Cuomo leave little room for hope of a last-minute signing of a voter reform law that could impact the outcome of the contentious Queens District Attorney Democratic primary race.
Police Looking For Man Who Touched Himself On E Train Near Queens Plaza
June 11, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who was observed to be rubbing his genitals and urinating while standing between train cars on a moving E train near Queens Plaza.
Gianaris Announces $30K In Funding For LIC-based Education Advocacy Group
July 10, 2019 Staff Report
State Sen. Mike Gianaris has announced that $30,000 of this year’s State budget will support a Long Island City-based educational advocacy group which serves as a resource for local families.
Man Punches Subway Rider in the Face After Victim Steps on His Bag: NYPD
July 9, 2019 By Shane O’Brien
The police are looking for a man who punched a subway rider in the face on a Manhattan-bound E train last month after the victim accidentally stood on his bag.
Van Bramer Calls on Police Commissioner to Crack Down on Illegally Parked Cars
July 9, 2019 By Shane O’Brien
Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has penned a letter to the Police Commissioner calling on the NYPD to clamp down on motorists who park illegally on sidewalks and in bicycle lanes within the district.
Sunnyside Post
Police Looking For Man Who Grabbed Teen’s Crotch On 7 Train
July 16, Staff Report
Police are looking for a man who allegedly fled the 7 train in Woodside after forcibly touching a 16-year-old girl’s crotch—but not before getting his picture snapped.
Citi Bike To Arrive In Sunnyside And Woodside By End Of 2023
July 16, 2019, Staff Report
The Citi Bike fleet will stretch into Sunnyside and Woodside by the end of 2023 as part of a massive expansion to the bike sharing system.
New Nursery & Daycare Center to Open on 39th St., Open Houses Begin Saturday
July 11, 2019 Staff Report
Beginning this summer, parents on the south stretch of Sunnyside will have a local daycare option to consider for their children.
Cuomo Shuts Down Hope of Signing Voter Reform Law That Could Affect Queens DA Race
July 11, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Statements by Governor Andrew Cuomo leave little room for hope of a last-minute signing of a voter reform law that could impact the outcome of the contentious Queens District Attorney Democratic primary race.
Festival Celebrating Youth Activism Returns to Bliss Plaza This Sunday
July 10, 2019 Staff Report
A festival celebrating community activism and making a difference in the world will take place in Sunnyside this weekend.
Ridgewood Post
Citi Bikes To Arrive In Ridgewood By 2020; Will Connect To L Train Corridor And Other Queens Neighborhoods
July 16, Staff Report
The Citi Bike fleet will stretch into Ridgewood by 2020 as part of a massive expansion to the bike sharing system.
Thieves Caught Stealing Beer From Glendale Freight Yard Attempt to Flee Through Treetops: NYPD
July 16, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Police have arrested two men who were attempting to steal cases of beer from a Glendale freight yard over the weekend and then tried to escape through nearby treetops.
Ridgewood Robber Chokes Salon Employees, Steals Cash and Cell Phones: NYPD
July 15, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Police are searching for a man wanted for the violent robbery of two Ridgewood salons over the weekend.
Glendale Residents Fearful of Fly Infestation Returning to Abandoned Belmont Steaks Property
July 12, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Glendale residents are once again sounding the alarm on the long-abandoned Belmont Steaks restaurant after locals began observing a resurgence of flies coming from the shuttered building.
Swastikas Smeared on Glendale Bus Stop Ad
July 12, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating two swastikas that were smeared onto a Glendale bus stop earlier this week.
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