91-Year-Old Man Killed in House Fire in Bellerose Tuesday: FDNY

New details have emerged in the murder of a patient at a mental health facility on the grounds of the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens Village on the morning of Monday, Jan. 19.

The victim’s roommate, 23-year-old David Zheng, was arrested and charged with murder and other related crimes after Ronald Giacopelli, 63, was found lying face down in a pool of blood with stab wounds to the back of the neck and lower back, at around 10:36 a.m.

Jan. 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A coalition of New York City elected officials has condemned the actions of L&J Commercial and Residential Services after the contractor slashed wages and eliminated benefits for cleaning staff at Gertz Plaza Mall in Jamaica late last year.

Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

The Triveni Times, a prominent media network serving South Asian and immigrant communities, honored seven distinguished community media journalists at an awards ceremony last month.

Jan. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway

After 13 years of serving the Glendale community, Zum Stammtisch’s beloved Pork Store will close its doors for the final time on March 1, 2025.

Jan. 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Over a dozen officers from the 114th Precinct in Astoria have been reassigned to patrol subway cars overnight as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s newly launched subway safety initiative.

Jan. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria are looking for a gunman who should be easy to spot if he’s still wearing the distinctive-looking jacket he wore on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 19, when he fired his handgun multiple times near the Astoria Houses NYCHA complex.

Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Somedays Bakery, a fast-growing Queens-based bakery known for its artisanal croissants and expertly brewed La Colombe coffee, will open its second location in Long Island City on Friday, Jan. 31.

Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Sunnyside is emerging as a focal point for art and culture this winter, with two significant events highlighting local talent and paying tribute to NYC culture.

Jan. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry

The two men who allegedly assaulted and robbed a 76-year-old Asian man near Roosevelt Avenue in Elmhurst during the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 2, were arrested separately earlier this month.

Jan. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Senator Joseph Addabbo, the Chair of the New York State Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee, has announced his intention to push for a ban on sweepstakes casinos.