83-Year-Old Man Fatally Hits Elderly Woman in Oakland Gardens While Backing Out of Garage

Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Operation Restore Roosevelt, a 90-day multi-agency initiative launched in October 2024 by Mayor Eric Adams and Council Member Francisco Moya to address quality-of-life issues along Roosevelt Avenue, has resulted in nearly 1,000 arrests and over 11,500 summonses. The operation focused on addressing community concerns such as prostitution, illegal brothels, unlicensed vending, retail theft, and other public safety challenges.

Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien 

Council Member Tiffany Cabán has spoken out against recent proposals by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams to expand involuntary commitment standards for individuals with mental illnesses, a move that has sparked significant debate among disability and mental health advocates.

Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual “Gospel on the Rock” event in Far Rockaway, on Thursday, Jan. 16.

Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

A new mixed-use development is planned for Jamaica, as permits have been filed for a 12-story building that will combine residential and commercial space.

Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC), a cornerstone of economic growth and innovation in the borough, has announced a major leadership transition.

Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Community advocates gathered in Corona Tuesday to call on Homeland Security and Trump border czar Tom Homan to take action against crime on Roosevelt Avenue and help “clean up” the area.

Jan. 22, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is set to host its third annual Queens Tech & Career Expo this Saturday, Jan. 25.

Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Long Island City’s PS/IS 78Q has unveiled a new hydroponic classroom farm designed to foster a love of science, gardening and nature among students at the school.

A 63-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning after he crashed his SUV after losing control of the vehicle on a residential block in Jamaica.

The driver was behind the wheel of a 2015 Toyota Rav4 traveling eastbound on 90th Street shortly after 5 a.m. when he jumped the east curb at the intersection of 143rd Street and drove straight into the driveway of a home at 89-25 143rd St., police said. The NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad determined that the SUV continued through the driveway before colliding into the detached garage and a parked and unoccupied 2011 Toyota Prius inside the structure. The impact caused the garage to collapse on both vehicles, trapping the Rav4 driver.

Jan. 22, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller

Mayor Eric Adams unloaded on former President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party during an explosive pre-taped interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that aired Tuesday evening.